WEIGHING 23 stone at her heaviest, Ellie Jefferies was desperate to make a change and put a stop to her food addiction.
After losing a whopping 12 stone, the 26-year-old has shared her incredible transformation – will millions on social media now likening her to Hollywood actress Margot Robbie.
Ellie Jefferies weighed 23 stone at her heaviest[/caption]
Years of disordered eating had led to her weight gain[/caption]
But following her 12 stone weight loss, onlookers have commented on her resemblance to Barbie star Margot Robbie[/caption]
Back in January 2022, Ellie knew she had to make some changes to her weight.
Her and her husband Rhys, 30, decided it was something they would do together, after years of disordered eating had led their weights to swell.
The couple decided to fly to Turkey to have a gastric sleeve fitted – weight loss surgery that removes a large portion of the stomach, leaving a smaller, tube-shaped pouch – and between them they managed to shed 24 stone.
Ellie, from East Midlands, now weighs 11st, while Rhys dropped from 26st to 14st 5lbs.
They then flew back to Turkey for a “couple’s tummy tuck”, spending a total of £20,000 funding their new, healthier bodies.
Ellie said: “We put buying a house on hold because, by this point, we were desperate to lose weight.
“Anything we had saved in the bank needed to be used to save our lives.”
While some people are quick to say the couple have cheated, Ellie said nobody understands the mental side of having the surgery.
She continued: “We’ve had to completely change the way we think about food.
“A lot of work has gone into becoming who we are today – the surgery was just the beginning.
“We track our calories daily and work extremely hard to maintain our weight and stay healthy.
“Our results have been incredible.
“Losing weight is the best thing we have ever done.
“We are both over the moon, feeling very active and ready to do life!”
Ellie shared her dramatic transformation online – and millions of users have commented on her likeness to Barbie star Margot Robbie.
Following a trend on TikTok where users show off their celebrity lookalikes, Ellie posted a picture of herself before losing weight, saying: “Kylie, make me pretty like you.”
Ellie now weighs 11st[/caption]
Her and husband Rhys decided to get gastric sleeve surgery together in Turkey[/caption]
The couple have since flown back to Turkey to undergo a tummy tuck[/caption]
Ellie with husband Rhys[/caption]
A picture of Kylie Jenner appears, with the writing: “Ask Margot.”
A shot of the Hollywood actress can then be seen, with the text: “I’ve got you.”
The post then swaps to a recent picture of Ellie, showing the dramatic change in her appearance – and the visible similarities to Margot.
The popular post racked up more than 290,000 likes and left viewers stunned.
One follower wrote: “Girl. I. Was. Not. Ready.”
Another person commented: “This is the first one of these that I’ve been actually blow away by.”
Someone else agreed: “Omg Margot Robbie!! You go girl, banging glow up!”
And another user commented: “You could be her sister!”
What is gastric sleeve surgery?
Gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, is a weight loss surgery where a large portion (about 70-85 per cent) of the stomach is removed, reducing its size to a narrow tube or sleeve to limit food intake and control appetite.
This restriction helps patients feel full sooner, promoting weight loss by decreasing the amount of food they can eat and reducing hunger-inducing hormone production.
To be considered for weight loss surgery, including a gastric sleeve, on the NHS, you must meet strict criteria:
High BMI: You need a BMI of 40 or more.
Obesity-related condition: You can be eligible with a BMI between 35 and 40 if you have a condition that may improve with weight loss, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, asthma, or breathing problems.
Tried other treatments: You must have already tried non-surgical weight loss methods for at least 12 months, such as diet, exercise, medication, or specialist programmes.
Commitment to lifestyle changes: You must be willing to make long-term changes to your diet and lifestyle and attend regular follow-up appointments after the surgery.
Overall health: You should not have other health problems that would make surgery too risky or pose difficulties in recovery.
The NHS doesn’t approve clinics for gastric sleeve surgery abroad but strongly advises patients to use the NHS Treatment Abroad checklist
Ellie shared pictures of her transformation online[/caption]
Her post has since racked up 290,000 likes[/caption]
After the surgery, Ellie also made some changes to her lifestyle – she tracks calories daily and works extremely hard to maintain her weight and stay healthy[/caption]
