My life has changed for the better in countless ways since having weight loss surgery!

Heather

Surgery: gastric bypass

Surgery date: March 2023

My highest adult weight was (lbs): 240

My current weight is (lbs): 129

I first noticed that my weight was a problem: As a young adult

Tell us in your own words how your weight has affected your life: I had struggled with being overweight and obese since my early 20s. I knew deep down this issue was due in part to past trauma and emotional eating issues. Over the years, I made several attempts to get the issue under control with various weight loss programs, including supervised liquid diet programs and, unfortunately, multiple fad diets. Eventually, I found a good therapist and worked my way through the psychological struggle. Yet, I still found myself yo-yo dieting. I knew it was unhealthy to continue that way, and I finally decided to take it seriously. I needed the right tool for the job and something that could be sustainable long-term. That’s when my research led me to JourneyLite!

Tell us how surgery, balloon, or medication has helped you get control of your weight issues: Having gastric bypass surgery was the best solution for me. I researched for months prior to making the decision to move forward, so I understood what I was signing up for. Recovery was challenging, but each day and each week became easier and with the help of JourneyLite’s dieticians and nurses, I learned new eating habits to better suit my new anatomy. Gastric bypass has completely changed the way I live each day. Now, instead of living to eat, I eat to LIVE! I have learned to make better choices and actually take care of myself.

Tell us about the support you have received from the team at JourneyLite and how it has impacted your success: I can’t say enough about Dr. Augusta and the support staff at JourneyLite! Dr. Augusta is top-notch in his field and helped me feel comfortable through every step in the process. He took the time to listen, answer questions, and consider my unique challenges. I want to express my gratitude to the entire care team at JourneyLite for helping me change my life for the better!

What’s one thing you can do now that you couldn’t before you lost the weight: My life has changed for the better in countless ways since having weight loss surgery! I’m enjoying wearing new clothes, and I can even go running or walking for however long I wish. Mostly, I’m loving the extra energy that allows me to spend quality time with friends and family.

Optional Comments: I highly recommend JourneyLite if you’re considering weight loss surgery! If you’re on the fence, do the research and have them answer questions until your comfortable. Your health and happiness is worth it!