How a Life‑Changing Surgery Turned an Irish Social Worker into a Health Hero
From Dieting Desperation to Dream Fulfilment
Meet Ava Twomey, a 24‑year‑old social worker from Kildare who decided that enough was enough. After years of trying to fit into a slimmer size, her body was screaming back, sending her feelings of depression and anxiety on a high‑speed treadmill. It was a story we all know—constant calorie counting, intense workouts, yet weight was in perpetually climbing mode.
She finally took a leap of faith and booked a gastric bypass in Lithuania. Imagine the journey from the rolling Irish hills to the brisk Lithuanian capital—she was literally trading pierogies for new shoes.
What Happened After the Surgery
- Massive Weight Loss: Ava shed over 60 kg of excess weight—her weight fell from a stubborn bomb‑shell to something that could easily fit onto a chair.
- Health Revival: Those nagging symptoms of fatigue and mood swings? Gone. She felt energized enough to run around the town and laugh at jokes that once felt like a weight on her chest.
- Dream Realization: Finally, she could say “yes” to adventures that always felt out of reach—travel, dance, or even singing karaoke loud enough that the entire pub had to turn up the volume.
- New Optimism: Rather than counting calories, Ava focuses on what she can do with her newfound agility—helping people heal, building community projects, and crafting a future where each day feels lighter.
Her story isn’t just about losing pounds; it’s about reclaiming control, shaking off a crowd of old habits, and carving a future where she can live her dreams—not just dream about living them.
