Alison Hammond: Gastric Band Scandal
6 May 2008 | Author: Jen
Alison Hammond, TV presenter and former Big Brother star has been exposed after having a gastric band operation while conning the public she was losing weight naturally.
The This Morning regular amazed viewers as she confessed she was morbidly obese in February, after admitting she was 25 stone. Since then Alison has lost a whopping 2 stone, claiming it was down to a drastic change in diet and by employing a personal trainer.
Alison has recently launched a diet column detailing her weight-loss battle in Woman magazine. She has discussed her current diet triumph saying “It’s brilliant- just one week on the diet and a couple of training sessions and I’ve already dropped a dress size”
Reports are also revealing that Alison is currently in production of a DVD outlining her recent weight-loss success and how she came to achieve such great results.
However, a source has exposed the truth and blown Alison’s cover. Reports state that the operation cost an estimated £7000 and took place three months ago. The source obviously had strong feelings towards the situation “She’s lied to her fans. She’s a total fake. She didn’t want anyone to know about the operation so she could make money. It’s disgusting.”
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13 Responses to “Alison Hammond: Gastric Band Scandal”
CARIN Says:
I am gobsmacked,that is the second person today I have heard of today who has a lap band while making claims to love themselves as they are.I decided against having a gastric bypass this month for personal reasons.But if and when I do havethis op I will say so to all who want to listen.It is nothing to be ashamed of.
J LOGAN Says:
Has anyone stopped to think that if this was true, Alison would have lost a lot more than 2 stone! especially considering the saying ‘the bigger you are the more you lose’, I for one are a massive fan of Alison and I have absolute contempt for the cowards who hide behind ‘the source’label,if they felt that strongly why havent they revealed this as themselves!
juliet jones Says:
you know while all at alison’s throat they are leaving someone else alone
so what there are more dishonest people in the world to bother about than someone trying to do something about their weight does anyone stop to think what alison is going through
she has to battle with this thing and i for one if she wants a diet buddy i think she should do it public get some members of the public and follow them on the show support is a wonderful thing give the girl a break .
sian Says:
I wonder what Alison would have done with the money that she would have made from the DVD s and her column in the magazine, I hope it goes to a deserving charity! I do feel sorry for her but at the same time I think she was just plain greedy with the publicity and the money. All lies come out in the end - did she not think of that?
kathy Says:
I say good for you Alison - well done - a gastric band is not a quick and easy fix as some people seem to think - and it takes a long time coming to terms with the emotional side of it too! I know - because I have one fitted and everyday is hard. Telling people is extremely difficult because people are so judgemental. It’s the choice I made for life and I feel proud of myself that I am strong enough to cope with this. I
do hope Alison gets to read this and perhaps she could turn this publicity around and promote gastric banding because there’s an awful lot of people out there that need it!!!
Shelley Says:
I went to school with Alison, she’s a lovely person whatever size she is. So what if she’s had a band fitted, it’s no-ones business but her own. I’m not surprised she didn’t want this news to come out, look at how many people are judging her. Good luck Ali!! xx
Lisa Says:
It’s probably Fern Britton whose encouraged her to do it - Fern has had to admit it today that her dramatic weight loss is the result of gastric band surgery & not solely on dog walking, portion control, healthy eating & cycling, that she’s led the nation to believe with her constant column iches.
100% People » Blog Archive » Drastic Gastric Weight-Loss Says:
[...] Fern Britton’s announcement comes just 4 weeks after Alison Hammond also admitted to having a Gastric Band fitted. [...]
Sue Gill Says:
Well personally I do not understand why so many people are getting so heated about either Fern or Alison? What does it matter how they lost weight or what their reasons are for not telling the world - it is their business and their private lives and it is not as if they have committed some terrible and henious crime is it? Why should they have to disclose their personal secrets just because they are well known TV celebrities?
When a person decides to have intervention treatment to resolve health or weight issues ie cosmetic surgery, gastric bands etc it is their choice whether to tell everyone and many may prefer to only tell close friends and family and if that is their preference then what the hell is wrong with that? I just don’t get why so many people see what Alsion and Fern have done by having a gastric band fitted is such a major issue and personally I think folk ought to find more important things to complain about.
I am grossly overweight myself and I only wish I could afford the £7,000 for the operation and if I could I would definitely consider getting it done and no it’s not because I am looking for an easy answer, far from it but I because I have battled and yo yo’d up and down the scales all my life and haven ended up bigger than ever as a result.
I think Fern looks absolutely fabulous and I guess she is feeling a lot healthier now too and as far as I am concerned anyone who is finding it difficult to lose weight in the conventional diet and exercise way are being sensible to find an alternative solution to their problem and if the result is a longer, healthier and happier lifestyle then surely it is better than staying overweight and unhealthy isn’t it? For goodness sake all you negative finger pointers do yourself a huge favour and go get yourself a life and leave Fern and Alison alone!
Lovely Lumps Says:
Fern has always and will always be a beautiful person, fat or skinny! However, it disappointed me that she lied about losing weight naturally. Many women look up to her, including me! I felt disappointed with myself when I didn’t lose weight and thought if Fern can do it, what’s wrong with me! Now I know! Unfortunately I can’t afford the gastric band procedure so I’ll just have to plug away at it naturally… I do wish Fern & Allison the very best but it’s best to be honest to their fans and the public.
Jax Says:
I agree with Sue Gill……..From what I have heard, Ali had her band ‘turned off’ so to speak after I gather it made her ill. She was willing to let her doctor prove this and confirm she lost her weight with diet and excercise but instead she was considered fair game and there has been a witch hunt against her…. I struggle myself to lose weight and feel that whatever way someone can lose it then as a consenting adult it is their right… Good luck to both Ali and Fern for the ways they are doing this, and in any case Fern didn’t lie, she just didn’t tell anyone, why should she… it’s her body for goodness sake….. And by the way… both the girls look amazing now…
titania Says:
I think the decision to have a gastric band is a desperate one. Anyone with a weight issue considers it but it is a serious mental and physical undertaking. Before I would have considered it cheating but no longer. As a seriously and i mean seriously over weight person I made my decision to lose weight semi naturally I guess as have support from doctor but i carefully considered all my options after a tonne of research. I wanted to learn to eat normally I dont think a band could teach me that and have heard cases where it takes the brain a long time to catch up with the body.
I could not face the thought of still being an over eater mentally. I could not face the thought of a life threatening surgery. These brave women made their decision too. To undergo an operation to help put right something they needed help to change. We should not be penalising them for their choices that is done enough by society already.
Having changed my mind as to whether or not this is cheating my only criticism is. Be honest girls but on reflection damned if you do or don’t. Society be it the big girl one or the not so nice one will still judge. So lets give them our support because its a decision I couldn’t make. Could you?
jane perkins Says:
I am about to embark on the journey of a gastric band. I have decided to go to Brussels where the surgery is only £4000.I have my first appointment with the consultant on friday 27 june. I have mixed emotions with my decision, i am morbidly obese and have been for all of my adult life, i am approaching 45.Of course i can lose weight natuarally, with great difficulty i may add however my problem is keeping it off.I did the lighter life replacement meal diet an dlost 8 stone in 6 months but since put it back on and more.I can agree with the statement that I will still be a over eater mentally but with the gastric band in place i am hoping that i will be able to overcome that problem with the band in place.
I would love to write a blog or something on my journey from start to finish so that i could help other wishing to go down the surgery path.
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