Jamie’s gastric sleeve success story
After PCOS, rapid weight gain, and years of unsuccessful diets and workouts, Jamie felt defeated at 265 pounds. Gastric sleeve surgery in November 2024 and ongoing JourneyLite support helped her lose about 90 pounds, gain energy, and keep up with her young children.
Feeling defeated after years of trying
Jamie was diagnosed with PCOS at age 18 and says she gained weight rapidly. She tried many diet and exercise plans, but none produced the lasting results she needed.
At 265 pounds, she felt uncomfortable in her own skin and increasingly self-conscious. Most difficult was missing out on everyday experiences with her children.
Choosing gastric sleeve surgery in November 2024
Jamie chose gastric sleeve surgery in November 2024. She remembers November 18 as the day that changed not only her life, but her family’s life as well.
“November 18th changed my life—and my family’s.”
More energy for family life
Jamie reports moving from 265 pounds to 176 pounds—about a 90-pound loss. She says she now has much more energy and can keep up with her toddlers.
During a family trip to Tennessee for her husband’s birthday, she spent the day running around without becoming winded or overheated. She says that kind of day would have felt impossible a year earlier.
Connected care from 3.5 hours away
Although Jamie lives 3.5 hours away, JourneyLite made virtual appointments easy. She says the team treated her with care and kindness from the moment she arrived for surgery.
She especially values Dr. Curry’s monthly check-ins on her surgery anniversary, along with regular follow-ups from the dietitian or nurse practitioner. That consistency has helped her feel supported at every step.
Getting her life back
For Jamie, the experience was about far more than the procedure itself. She says JourneyLite gave her the support and structure to reclaim daily life with her family.
She would make the same decision again and recommends Dr. Curry and the JourneyLite team, describing care that made her feel like family rather than simply a patient.
Jamie’s journey at a glance
- Procedure
- Gastric sleeve surgery
- Surgery date
- November 2024
- Starting weight
- 265 pounds
- Reported weight
- 176 pounds
- Reported loss
- About 90 pounds
This testimonial reflects one patient’s personal experience. Surgical eligibility, recovery, and weight-loss results vary. Please discuss individual treatment options and risks with a qualified healthcare professional.
