Lorraine Stanley has revealed that she had weight-loss surgery after becoming ‘immune’ to jabs. 

The soap star, 49, who portrayed Karen Taylor in EastEnders from 2017 to 2024, has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two years, shedding an impressive 6.5 stone.

In a new interview, the actress opened up about how she achieved her incredibly slimmed-down figure.

She revealed that she had a gastric sleeve fitted two years ago, explaining to New magazine: ‘I went to a London clinic, paid an awful lot of money and had it done. 

‘It’s hands-down the best thing I’ve ever done – both for me and for my family.’

Lorraine previously tried weight loss jab Wegovy, but felt it eventually stopped working for her as she became ‘immune’ to it.

Lorraine Stanley has claimed that weight-loss surgery was the ‘best thing she’s ever done’ after becoming ‘immune’ to jabs (pictured in March)

The soap star , 49, who portrayed Karen Taylor in EastEnders from 2017 to 2024, has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two years, shedding an impressive 6.5 stone (pictured on the soap in 2017)

She said: ‘It got to the point where I was injecting myself and eating at the same time.’

It comes a month after Lorraine shared an Instagram photo as she proudly showed off her slimmer frame.

Posting a snap from an event, Lorraine looked gorgeous in a green and pink print co-ord.

Taking to her Instagram story, she also revealed a new milestone in her lifestyle overhaul.

She told fans: ‘I’m five months sober and still had a good night dancing! #Sobriety.’

Lorraine’s former co-stars rushed to the comments to praise the actress, with Diane Parish, who plays Denise in EastEnders, writing: ‘You look incredible!’

Martin Fowler actor James Bye agreed, gushing in the comments: ‘Look at you skinny minny xx miss you mate xx’

Lorraine has shared pictures with her social media followers along the way – and revealed she now feels better than ever.

It comes a month after Lorraine shared an Instagram photo as she proudly showed off her slimmer frame

The screen alum – who lost 12lbs in her first six weeks on the new diet – recalled: ‘I’ve eaten a lot of boiled eggs, fish, chicken, no carbs, no crisps and no chocolate

On Instagram at the time, she said: ‘What a difference a year makes.

‘Five stone down, feeling good, clean living, healthy choices, new me, healthy mummy.’

The actress – who lost 12lbs in her first six weeks on the new diet – frequently praised her pal and fitness guru Louise.

She also praises her nutritionist friend who ‘clued her up when it came to what she was eating day-to-day’.

Her gruelling daily workouts and a well-balanced food regime had a positive impact in Lorraine’s life, who said of her journey: ‘I’m enjoying it and I feel better for it.’

Spilling her diet hacks while chatting to Woman’s Own magazine, Lorraine said: ‘My mate Louise is my fitness guru. I’ve got her to thank for it.’

The actress recalled: ‘I’ve eaten a lot of boiled eggs, fish, chicken, no carbs, no crisps and no chocolate.’