I was a crisp addict who gorged on 24 packs a day – I spent £12,000 on gastric bypass and lost 7st

A CRISP addict who gorged on 24 packets a day has lost 7st following a gastric bypass.

Single mum-of-two Melissa Jones, 38, was 19st 9lb before surgery, but now takes a size 12.

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The carer, of Hereford, said: “My comfort food was crisps.

“I’d get those 24 multipackets and polish off the lot.

“I’d go on holiday with my two boys and I wouldn’t be able to fit in the pedal boats.

“It was embarrassing for me and them.

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“After the gastric sleeve I felt great but emotionally I was in a terrible place.

“I'd had a few broken relationships and my fibromyalgia had gotten worse.

“I was comfort eating and my mobility was awful.

“But after having a gastric band, I've felt great.

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“The weight just dropped off me and I started to feel human again.

“I feel great and more importantly, I'm able to be the best version of myself for my two boys.

“Now I just need this excess skin removed and I can really start my life afresh.”

She is now using a £12,000 future inheritance to get a body lift.