Sunday, 1 June 2008

SHOCK! Fern Britton: I had a gastric band fitted 2 years ago

This Morning presenter reveals the secret behind her dramatic weight loss

Fern Britton has undergone an amazing transformation

Fern Britton has revealed that she’s had weight-loss surgery.

In 2006 the This Morning presenter had a gastric band fitted to reduce the size of her stomach and has now lost 5st.

Fern’s new figure was reported to be down to her new hobby of cycling and careful dieting but now the 50-year-old has revealed her secret.

‘As interest is so high, I am making public, as a personal choice, that I had a gastric band operation two years ago,’ Fern said in a statement yesterday.

‘I did this purely for myself and I would not wish to influence others to do the same. But for me it has worked and I am very pleased with the results.’

The mum-of-four is now in training for a charity bike ride in Cuba later this year.

See video of Fern Britton talking about having a gastric band fitted - and why she kept it to herself>>