A mother who faced challenges fitting on rides at Universal Studios in Florida due to her weight decided to transform her life and shed 25 stones. Sarah Price’s weight ballooned to 37 stone and a dress size 30 as she turned to emotional eating after becoming a parent.
Struggling to drive and avoiding shopping outings with her daughters, Ashleigh and Lucy, Sarah hit a breaking point during a family trip to Universal Studios in Orlando. The inability to fasten a seatbelt on a ride left her feeling embarrassed and self-conscious, leading her to abstain from enjoying the holiday attractions.
Despite multiple attempts at weight loss through various programs, Sarah struggled to control her eating habits, resorting to snacking on leftovers and sweets for comfort. Her health deteriorated further when she contracted Covid in December 2021, leading to a diagnosis of blood clots in her lungs and type 2 diabetes by 2022.
After being referred to a weight management clinic and prescribed Ozempic, Sarah managed to shed 18 stones. However, due to improved blood sugar levels, she opted for gastric bypass surgery in January of the subsequent year. With a total weight loss of 25 stones 4lbs, Sarah now weighs 11st 10lbs and dons a dress size 16, feeling healthier and more confident than ever.
Having cleared her blood clots and achieved remission of diabetes, Sarah no longer requires blood pressure medication. She expressed contentment with her progress, having dropped five dress sizes and only three stones away from her target weight. Embracing her journey with patience and persistence, Sarah emphasized the importance of health and her newfound sense of control and optimism for the future.