Transformation Update: 28th July 2021

This week, we celebrate the successful weight loss of Dionne Hoy. Here’s her story:

I first heard of WLSA through a friend and her partner who had weight loss surgery. At this stage I was in my mid-forties, unhealthy, unhappy and feeling lost, I was worried I wouldn’t even make it to my 50th if I didn’t make some dramatic changes in my life, especially dealing with high blood pressure, bad asthma, reflux and probably undiagnosed sleep apnea.

When I booked in for an initial consultation, I was living in Brisbane and the WLSA team organized all my appointments in one afternoon so I didn’t have to make another trip, from talking to the psychologist, dietitian and the surgeon.

I had my surgery on Friday 13th July, the luckiest day of my life. Two weeks post-op I was off my high blood pressure medication, I could sleep without waking up choking and my asthma had basically disappeared. Within 8 months I hit my goal weight! The added 12 months of support from the dietitians, nurses and psychologists was just amazing.

Nearly three years post weight loss surgery, I’ve only had gained 5kg and that was during COVID-19 lockdown, even falling into some old bad habits. It was when I had seen a post for the 2021 Gold Coast marathon from WLSA that I decided I would give the 5km walk a go and get back into shape.

WLSA provided everyone who wanted to be part of the marathon a free 12 weeks boot camp. I can honestly say those 12 weeks were almost as life-changing as my surgery. Jacinta and Lauren, our personal trainers were just amazing and all of us that turned up week after week is blessed to have been a part of the boot camp. Not only did they help me with my fitness but they also gave me a newfound happiness with exercise, something I had never done before, also, more importantly, I found a feeling of self-worth within myself. They made me feel so proud of every achievement I made during the boot camp.

The marathon was sadly cancelled but the team at WLSA arranged their own event ‘Fighting Fit’. I did the 5km and beat my personal best time by 3 minutes and 3 seconds! I was just so proud of myself and everyone that turned up on the day. I have now have signed up for the 10km ‘Bridge to Brisbane’ run in August and also the ‘Bloody Long Walk’ in September which is 35km.

I can honestly say the day I walked into WLSA changed my life for the better, Felicity and her team are just amazing.

#WeightLossWarrior,
Dionne Hoy

Message from WLSA:

Thank you for sharing your story Dionne! We are so proud of every single achievement you have successfully overcome. Watching your commitment and dedication over the 12 week boot camp was truly inspiring, it brought us so much joy to see you cross the finish line. Keep up the amazing work, and we can’t wait to witness you achieve so much more.

Felicity Cohen

CEO of WLSA

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Transformation Update: 1st October 2019

This week, we celebrate the successful Weight Loss of Dionne Hoy. Here’s her story:

I started with a goal weight of 75kg, which I smashed that so my new goal weight was to reach 70kg. Yet another goal smashed, I decided that 65kg was my ultimate goal weight.

I achieved my ultimate weight goal of 65kg at the beginning of May 2019, that was 10 months after my surgery.

I am so proud of my journey and positive lifestyle. I can walk up and down the stairs without having to pretend that I’m not out of breath or about to die. My blood pressure is normal and my asthma has almost disappeared!

Sticking to five small meals a day and listening to what my body needs has really helped and is so much better for it.

Now I can look in the mirror and be proud of the person I have become. And I know I will be around for my two daughters.

Message from WLSA:

Congratulations on all you have achieved so far Dionne, it is such a privilege for us to be a part of your journey. To witness the change in you and your increase in confidence, has been inspiring and we are all extremely proud of you.

Stephnie van Diemen
Medical Receptionist

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Transformation Update: 26th June 2019

This week, we celebrate the successful Weight Loss of Dionne Hoy. Here’s her latest update:

So they say life begins at 40, today I blissfully disagree, for me life begins at 47.

For me the last 12 months have changed me dramatically.

The photo on the left is me on my last birthday, the one on the right me last week, I may be smiling in both but I wasn’t happy on the left, I was upset in the person I had let myself become.

I am 11 months into my sleeve journey and have WLSA to thank, for without this journey I would not be the person I am today.

I have lost nearly 40 kilos, but also lost self-hate and unhappiness.

I have realised that my health and well-being are so much more important than anything else.

Today on my re-birthday I am me and I am mighty proud of the me I have become.

#WeightLossWarrior,
Dionne Hoy

Message from WLSA:

Congratulations on all you have achieved so far Dionne, it is such a privilege for us to be a part of your journey. To witness the change in you and your increase in confidence, has been inspiring and we are all extremely proud of you.

Stephnie van Diemen

Medical Receptionist

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Transformation Update: 13th Nov 2018

This week, we celebrate the successful WeightLoss of Dionne Hoy. Here’s her story:

So this is a bit scary for me as I have hated my body for years so posting the horror that I became is quite a big step, but today is the first day in probably 3 to 4 years I actually looked in the mirror and thought ok you aren’t that bad. I still have a long way to go but I didn’t actually loathe myself this morning. 5 weeks post op and I am down 16 kilos from the pre-op diet. Only 25 kilos to go. 1st photo taken 23rd June, second today 18^th August.

First photo my birthday dinner this year 13th June, second photo today 26th October. I can’t explain how happy I am with my results and the fantastic support I have received from the amazing team at WLSA and on this page. Three and a half months post op, 24 kilos down and 15 to go until my goal weight. Thank you all so much!

Rainbows of happiness today. Found my waist again. Down 25 kilos. 12 more to go until my goal weight. Thank you team WLSA!

Dionne Hoy – Weightloss Warrior

From WLSA:

You look amazing Dionne! Only 4 months and you have achieved so much already! We are all so proud of you and cannot wait to watch the rest of your journey unfold, your smile is getting bigger and brighter in every progress photo

Stephnie van Diemen, Medical Receptionist of WeightLoss Solutions Australia

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