Featured Patient of the Month

Name
	Ann G.
Program:
	Surgery
Surgery:
	gastric sleeve
Surgery date or program start date:
	January
Year:
	2022
My highest adult weight was (lbs):
	353
My current weight is (lbs):
	232
I first noticed that my weight was a problem:
	As a child
Tell us in your own words how your weight has affected your life:
	The bullying began in grade school . I was teased on a daily basis for being over weight . I remember hiding in the rest room and peaking out the door till all the students were upstairs .I made a mad dash to my class room . .By doing this I was able to avoid the bully and avoid getting teased in front of my class mates.. I often did not make it to the classroom before the bell stopped ringing . Then I experienced getting in trouble from my teacher for being tardy. This was the beginning of my very low self esteem/self confidence and depression which followed me into adulthood. It held me back from pursuing the life I deserved ,because I didn’t believe in me or believe I was worthy . I could write a book… Who knows maybe I will !!
Tell us how surgery and/or medication has helped you get control of your weight issues:
	Sometimes.. you have to hit bottom before you can change. On the way home from a family vacation the stewardess on my plane yelled to the front of the plane.” I need a seat belt extension on seat 15 A. “I wanted to crawl under my seat. I had reached an all time high of 353 pounds .I was in so much pain both emotionally and physically . I wanted to die . When I got home from the trip I made the decision to lose the weight . I started the next day and never turned back. I lost 60 pounds with the help of the Journey Lite Team.. Jan 26 ,2022 Dr .Curry performed my surgury with no complications. . The team has been very supportive.. I would still like to lose another 50 pounds . I’m confident I will accomplish this goal. I am able to travel comfortably … No seat belt extension ! Go me !! I can cross my legs !! I can walk miles.. I can ride a bike !! I can get onto the back of the boat without being hoisted up ! I can snorkel ! I can swim continuous !! I enjoy walking miles on the bike path with my granddaughter !! I sleep good .. I don’t snore any longer . My labs are much improved. I can wear cute clothes & I wore a bikini for the first time this year. I wish that I would have been able to get the surgury sooner . I was a self pay so we had to pay out of pocket. I believe the surgury saved my life just in the knick of time.
Tell us about the support you have received from the team at JourneyLite and how it has impacted your success:
	The team at Journey Lite has been fantastic and very supportive. I have felt comfortable every step of the way. The process was seamless and I have referred many to Dr . Curry .
What’s one thing you can do now that you couldn’t before you lost the weight:
	My entire life has changed !! But the main thing is that I am physically fit & active & able to walk miles !! Go me
Optional Comments:
	Big Thank you to Dr Curry & team !!

Name
	Teresa T.
Program:
	Surgery
Surgery:
	gastric sleeve
Surgery date or program start date:
	July
Year:
	2,022
My highest adult weight was (lbs):
	429
My current weight is (lbs):
	276
I first noticed that my weight was a problem:
	As a child
Tell us in your own words how your weight has affected your life:
	My weight has affected my whole life since being a child. From experiencing bullying, not being as athletic as the other kids nor just having energy. This continued in young adulthood to current as of last year. I was not able to even do basic things such as walking through a store, standing in the shower or even to experience life. Everything was controlled by my obesity. I was just waiting to die one bite at a time. I tried many diets I have lost weight alot of weight then gained double back I could never get a handle on it. I was miserable just existed.
Tell us how surgery and/or medication has helped you get control of your weight issues:
	This program saved my life I am able to control my life, my success and where I want to go with this tool. I am able to play with my grandchildren and my niece and nephew which I was not able I able to before. I go out and try new things, I enjoy going outside walking or just hanging out with the family. I am so much more active physically, emotionally and mentally.
Tell us about the support you have received from the team at JourneyLite and how it has impacted your success:
	Your program has supported me with my challenges,my setbacks and my triumphs. Whenever I had questions it was no problem anytime or any day to ask you guys. You checked in on me helped me whenever I thought I was failing even and motivated me when I was successful in losing weight. I couldn’t of done it without any of you.
What’s one thing you can do now that you couldn’t before you lost the weight:
	Enjoy life instead of just waiting to die. I am able to walk without assistance I can go to an amusement park, I have changed career fields that I would’ve never been able to do before, I can do dishes,cook, clean and have the strength to do so.