Living and Losing

Pain to Purpose with Sara Platt


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In this episode, Sara shares her harrowing journey through health struggles, including severe endometriosis and weight gain, leading to her decision to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey. Sara also delves into her experiences with plastic surgery, highlighting red flags and the importance of patient advocacy.

They share personal stories of surgical complications, the emotional and financial burdens of recovery, and the trauma associated with emergency procedures, detailing the trauma, fear, and eventual gratitude for the NHS that saved Sara's life.

She shares the emotional and physical struggles she faced, the manipulation she encountered, and the journey of recovery that followed her return home.

Both Leah and Sara emphasise the significance of sharing personal stories to warn others and advocate for better practices in surgery.

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Living and LosingBy Leah Mattson