A WOMAN who flew to Turkey for a gastric sleeve has warned how it's "not for the fainthearted."
Soph, who posts about her journey on TikTok (@sophgotsleeved), decided to go abroad for the surgery because it was £3,300 rather than the £10,000 it would've cost in the UK.
Alongside a video shared online, she explains: "Nine weeks ago, I flew to Turkey for a gastric sleeve and I’ve had my share of troubles since.
"This journey isn’t easy and definitely not for the fainthearted but I’d do it all again if I had to."
In the clip, she begins by saying she has "no regrets," before going on to share some of the things she's struggled to deal with since surgery.
First up is the sickness.
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"Some days I'm not sick at all and then other days I'm sick 2-3 times," Soph says.
"There's no rhyme or reason for it and no triggers…sometimes I'm just sick and that's it."
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Next, goes on to say that she's never able to finish a meal.
"This one can be embarrassing if I'm at a restaurant because I've always left a mountain of food and it makes me sad that I can't finish it," she explains.
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"I'm always nervous that the server will ask why I didn't finish and it makes me really anxious and sometimes I just grieve not being able to eat a full normal meal anymore."
Soph then points out how she's "constantly being covered in bruises."
Finally, she tells how she's been "struggling to accept compliments" because she's "never had to before."
The video has since gone viral, racking up over 290,000 views and several comments from social media users.
"You're beautiful and you should stand in front of the mirror and tell yourself that everyday," reassured one.
A second penned: "I always ask for a half portion or ask to take the left overs away.
"I bruise too and had my op nearly 8 years ago. Good luck on your journey xx."
A third enthused: "Well done!"
Meanwhile, a fourth praised: "You look amazing!"
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Another wrote: "It's a hard journey I've seen a friend go through it, but I'm glad you feel.it was right for you. I wouldn't do it."
A further added: "I don’t think I could stand being sick 3 x a day. Why do you bruise easily? You look great btw."
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