Gastric Sleeve
Chanelle Hayes
Chanelle Hayes stated, “The surgery gave me a tool, not a solution. The real work comes after.” She emphasized that while the surgery was a helpful starting point, maintaining results required ongoing effort and healthy lifestyle choices.
Chanelle Hayes, a British reality TV star known for her appearance on Big Brother UK, underwent gastric sleeve surgery in 2020. She had struggled with emotional eating and post-pregnancy weight gain for years. After trying various diets and exercise plans with little success, Hayes opted for the surgery. Following the procedure, she lost over 100 pounds and became an advocate for body confidence and mental health awareness. Chanelle has emphasized that while the surgery provided a tool for weight loss, maintaining results requires hard work. She stated, "The surgery gave me a tool, not a solution. The real work comes after."