Closer’s columnist Tina Malone on Katie Hopkins branding her an ‘old lizard with skinfolds’

What a week it's been! I had the guts, pardon the pun, to get my excess skin out, belly, arms, thighs and neck on ITV's This Morning.

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by Jessica Anais Rach |
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More than anything I did it to prove that the plastic surgery journey I start in January is out of necessity, not just vanity.

Going from a size 28 to an 8 has left me with disgusting folds of skin. I have no more body fat and want women who have had the weight issues I've had for over 20 years to see that it's all not been easy, but it can be done.

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Following my appearance, Katie Hopkins branded me an old lizard with a skin apron. All I can say is, there is dignity in silence.

Having lost 11st 4 lbs in total I am walking round tucking my belly into my knickers - but keep reading closer and watch my journey unfold.

My beautiful second girl Flame is 11 months old and teething badly and it's heart breaking to see your child in pain.

Little Flame with her nan

I've tried Calpol, Calgel, Dentinox, Ibuprofen, Ashtons powders, but strangely enough a good old fashioned 'Fab' Lolly ice works best for Flame.

No amount of sleepless nights and pacing floors can take away any joy my beautiful baby brings us.

I'm looking forward to watching I'm A Celebrity this weekend, but I don't recongnise half of them so I'm not sure what to expect.

It's good to see TV news reader and foreign correspondent Michael Buerk is taking part; it will be fab to see such a renowned, intelligent broadcaster having a conversation with TOWIE's Gemma Collins - I can't wait.

Last week I attended a film premiere with my hubby- I'm looking forward to watching I'm a celeb this weekend

Previously rumoured jungle contestant Josie Cunningham tweeted on Armistice Day, Tuesday around 11am, when we were all to be silent for 2 minutes in respect of the brave men and women in our forces who gave their lives so that we could live the way we do today. Is she deranged or just attention seeking?

As well as watching I'm a celeb, I will be hosting the local pub quiz on Monday Night as I do every week at the famous 'Stage Door' Liverpool pub. Have a great weekend everyone!

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