When Liz Townsend needed a knee operation due to her 23 stone weight, she was devastated to learn that she was too overweight to have the operation and without it would be in a wheelchair within a year. She shared her story with Full House magazine readers.
Wondering how she’d be able to play with her grandchildren made Liz seek action…
She had a gastric band with The Hospital Group, UK leaders in weight loss surgery and had lost 5 stone after only 2 months. She is now 8 stone lighter and can have her knee replacement.

