'I lost over 20st without surgery or jabs - after devastating rollercoaster incident'

'I lost over 20st without surgery or jabs after devastating rollercoaster incident'Fiona Carter planned to lose three stone to have weight loss surgery but she found the changes she made meant she lost over half her bodyweight without medical interventionNewsElaine Blackburne Network Content Editor14:55, 21 Apr 2026Updated 15:04, 21 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesFiona wanted to lose three stones at first(Image: Fiona Carter/Slimming World)A mum-of-three has shared the devastating moment she was removed from a rollercoaster "in front of hundreds" after being informed she posed a risk to others. Fiona Carter had boarded the ride during a day trip to a theme park, only to discover the safety bar wouldn't close over her overweight frame.‌Mortified by the incident, the now 46-year-old withdrew from public life, shunning meetings with friends and other social gatherings. But convinced weight loss surgery was her only option, she joined Slimming World after being informed she needed to shed three stones before the procedure could take place.‌Today, she has lost more than half her body weight - and all without any medical intervention. For, after realising how successful she could be following the healthy eating programme, she declined surgery and went on to lose a total of 20st 8lbs, becoming Slimming World's Greatest Loser 2026.‌View 5 ImagesFiona says she feels stronger and more energetic since losing weight(Image: Slimming World)Fiona, from Bexleyheath, is currently the Slimming World member who's shed the most weight after dropping from 35st to 14st 6lbs. She explained how her lifelong weight struggle had left her "existing" rather than living and prompted her to visit her GP in August 2018 when she was referred for gastric bypass surgery.She said: "I joined my local Slimming World group in September 2018 with a plan to lose three stone and then get the surgery. I was so nervous before I went in, having struggled with my weight...