Katie R.

Procedure: Gastric Sleeve*

Total weight lost: 272 pounds

I didn’t have a life before surgery! I was 600 pounds and ashamed to be seen in public. I was afraid I was going to break chairs or that people were going to judge me!! Now I’m 261 pounds and all over the place! Traveling, meeting new people, and finally able to be the person I always wanted to be!

Before my surgery I struggled with my health!  I had high blood pressure, sleep apnea, diabetes, and asthma. I still have asthma, but I’ve only had one attack in a year. Everything else is gone, my medical charts have all been changed. Now I am the healthiest I’ve ever been. I don’t struggle to walk or fit in clothes and I’m more confident and just overall happy!

If you are contemplating bariatric surgery, Do It!  It’s not easy and it’s not going to happen overnight. Surgery is a tool, not a miracle, but totally worth it!

Now my quality of life is amazing.  I can actually live how I want and live it to the fullest! I never in a million years thought that I would ever be able to have a life full of happiness, joy, and true meaning!! Thank you to everyone who has helped me and believed in me. You truly have changed my life!!!

*Results may vary