| Name |
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Teresa T. |
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| Program: |
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Surgery |
| Surgery: |
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gastric sleeve |
| Surgery date or program start date: |
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July |
| Year: |
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2,022 |
| My highest adult weight was (lbs): |
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429 |
| My current weight is (lbs): |
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276 |
| I first noticed that my weight was a problem: |
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As a child |
| Tell us in your own words how your weight has affected your life: |
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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: |
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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: |
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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: |
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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. |
Educational information: This article is for general education and does not replace individualized medical advice. Treatment recommendations and eligibility vary. Please discuss personal questions with your JourneyLite care team or another qualified healthcare professional.
