So in December 2021 at nearly 205lbs I had a gastric sleeve. Best. Decision. Ever.

Tracy

“Beating cancer wasn’t the end of my story—taking control of my life was.”
– Tracy, Gastric Sleeve Patient, December 2021

For most of my life, I hovered around an “average” weight. I always had to watch what I ate, but I managed. That changed in 2018 when, at 35, I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Nine months of surgery, chemo, radiation, and hormone blockers took a toll—not just physically, but emotionally. I gained weight, lost energy, and found comfort in food and drink. I felt like my body had turned against me.

By the end of 2021, I had hit 205 pounds. Despite dieting, exercising, and even fasting for days at a time, nothing worked. I felt trapped, defeated, and ashamed. My mental health suffered. I didn’t want to leave the house or see anyone. I lived in “comfy clothes” because nothing else fit. I was alive—but I didn’t feel like I was really living.

That’s when I made the decision to have gastric sleeve surgery with JourneyLite. It was the best decision I’ve ever made.

The surgery gave me back control. I stopped feeling starved all the time, making it easier to choose healthy foods. The weight came off, and so did the burden of helplessness. I felt strong again. I felt capable. And for the first time in years, I felt like myself.

The JourneyLite team has been amazing. From day one to nearly four years later, they’ve answered every question and offered support—nutritional, medical, financial, and emotional. I’ve always felt cared for, never judged.

Now at 120 pounds, I have energy, confidence, and a new outlook on life. I work full-time, keep up with my kids, and live fully—not just exist. I’m not just a cancer survivor—I’m thriving.