Rebecca’s gastric sleeve success story
Before surgery, Rebecca felt exhausted, lived with daily knee and back pain, and struggled to keep up with her three children. Gastric sleeve surgery in March 2023 and support from JourneyLite helped her lose 136 pounds—and become the active, present mom she wanted to be.
Exhaustion and pain were limiting her life
At nearly 300 pounds, Rebecca says she was constantly tired. After three knee surgeries, she dealt with daily knee and back pain and found it difficult to keep pace with her children.
Even simple family outings felt overwhelming. She often avoided public places because she felt ashamed and stuck in a body that kept her from fully participating in life.
Choosing gastric sleeve surgery in March 2023
Rebecca chose gastric sleeve surgery with JourneyLite in March 2023. Looking back, she says it is a decision she would make again without hesitation.
“I have my life back—and it’s better than I ever imagined.”
Losing 136 pounds
Rebecca reports reaching 161.7 pounds and losing 136 pounds after surgery. Her transformation has changed much more than the number on the scale.
She says her knee pain is gone and her energy has increased dramatically, giving her the freedom to move and participate in activities that once felt out of reach.
From keeping up to leading the way
Rebecca now goes to the gym three days a week and says she can jog without pain. She also enjoys biking, kayaking, swimming, and walking with her children.
She no longer struggles to keep up with her family. Instead, she says she leads the charge and embraces the active experiences she once had to avoid.
Support through plateaus and questions
Rebecca says Chelsea, her nurse practitioner, was consistently kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. She never felt that a question was too small to ask.
The JourneyLite dietitians also helped her navigate weight-loss plateaus and stay focused. She credits that ongoing support with making a meaningful difference throughout her journey.
Rebecca’s journey at a glance
- Procedure
- Gastric sleeve surgery
- Surgery date
- March 2023
- Pre-surgery weight
- Nearly 300 pounds
- Reported weight
- 161.7 pounds
- Total lost
- 136 pounds
This testimonial reflects one patient’s personal experience. Surgical eligibility, recovery, pain, activity, and weight-loss results vary. Please discuss individual treatment options and risks with a qualified healthcare professional.
This testimonial reflects one patient’s personal experience. Individual results vary.
