Robin’s Gastric Sleeve Success Story
I didn’t always realize how much my weight was taking from me—until I started hiding my life behind closed doors.
After having kids, my weight climbed and eventually reached 421 lbs. I was ashamed of where I had let myself get to, and that shame turned into isolation. Depression set in, and I became an emotional eater. I wasn’t just gaining weight—I was losing me.
I tried GLP-1 medications for years. They helped some, but in the end it wasn’t enough. I still felt stuck, and I knew I needed something stronger—something that could truly change the direction of my life.
That’s when I chose gastric sleeve surgery at JourneyLite with Dr. Trace Curry in December 2024—and I can honestly say it saved my life in more ways than one.
Since surgery, I’m down to 291 lbs—a loss of 130 pounds—and the difference isn’t just what I see in the mirror. It’s what I can do again.
I can climb stairs now. I can wash dishes without having to stop and take breaks. My breathing is so much better. And most importantly, I can go out in public without feeling ashamed.
One of my biggest sources of anxiety used to be going out to eat—because I was terrified of being sat in a booth. It was the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever experienced. I would scan restaurants as soon as I walked in, trying to find a chair I knew I could fit in, hoping I could ask for it before they asked me. That kind of fear follows you everywhere. It steals your peace.
Now, I feel like I’m getting my life back.
Have I had challenges? Yes. Acid reflux has been a bit of a struggle—even a year out. But I’ve learned how to manage it a lot better, and in a strange way, it’s still helped keep me from slipping back into my old habits. I’m incredibly thankful for Dr. Curry and his staff—truly.
The JourneyLite team has been supportive and informative from the start. They stay on top of appointments and medications, and they make sure you don’t miss anything. You’re not doing this alone—not for one day.
I’m still working toward my goals, but for the first time in a long time, I don’t feel trapped. I feel hopeful. I feel proud. And I feel like me again.
