Alisa’s gastric sleeve success story
After years of feeling held back by her weight, Alisa chose gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. James Augusta at JourneyLite. She has since lost 102 pounds, moves without pain, and finally feels free to live life on her own terms.
When weight began shaping everyday life
Alisa had struggled with her weight for as long as she could remember. As a teenager, she often felt isolated, and although she later built a beautiful life with her husband and two sons, her weight continued to climb.
She stopped allowing people to take her picture and felt stressed, sad, and uncomfortable in her body. A painful moment at Cedar Point—when she could not fit on a favorite ride—made her realize that she needed help.
Choosing gastric sleeve surgery
Healthy eating alone had not produced lasting results, exercise was painful, and insulin resistance made progress even harder. On July 18, 2024, Alisa underwent gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. James Augusta at JourneyLite.
“For the first time in my life, my body doesn’t hold me back. I feel free. And I finally feel like myself.”
Building a healthier relationship with food
The sleeve helped Alisa slow down and become intentional about every bite. She discovered that the hardest part was not the diet itself, but quieting the mental noise around food.
By doing that mental work, she made permanent changes and learned to choose foods that support her health. She now feels strong, capable, and able to move without pain.
102 pounds lost—and freedom gained
Alisa has gone from 252 pounds to 150 pounds. Beyond the number on the scale, she can cross her legs comfortably, pull her knees to her chest, sit however she wants, and run.
Regular weigh-ins, supplement guidance, and encouragement from Melissa and Pam helped her stay accountable. She valued that the JourneyLite team was consistently supportive, never judgmental, and genuinely invested in her success.
Alisa’s journey at a glance
- Procedure
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery (VSG)
- Surgeon
- Dr. James Augusta, JourneyLite
- Surgery date
- July 18, 2024
- Starting weight
- 252 lbs
- Current weight
- 150 lbs
- Total weight loss
- 102 lbs
Alisa gave JourneyLite permission to share her story and images. This testimonial reflects one patient’s personal experience. Individual results vary.
