I spent £15k on surgery to get my New Year dream body but it almost killed me – I feared I’d never see my kids again

BLINKING quickly, Joanne Strong tried to focus on the bright lights of her private hospital room as she came round from having a tummy tuck.

After losing five stone in weight, the £15,000 surgery, which also included breast augmentation and a hernia repair, was a 40th birthday treat to herself. 

The operation was a birthday treat for Joanne after losing weight, and she had hoped it would help her achieve her dream bodySupplied

It was January 2024, and like many women who start the new year in pursuit of a better body...