I couldn’t dance in public! Lol…now I’m the 1st and sometimes only person on the dance floor!

Tracy

“I used to hide—now I’m the first one on the dance floor.”
– Tracy, Gastric Sleeve Patient, March 2018

For most of my life, I battled my weight—and it impacted so much more than just my health. It stole my confidence, held back my adventurous spirit, and kept me on the sidelines of the life I wanted to live. I loved to dance, sing, and ride festival rides, but the fear of judgment—and the fear of not fitting—kept me quiet and still.

At my highest weight of 320 pounds, I felt stuck in a body that didn’t match the vibrant person I knew I was inside. I struggled with binge eating and a lifelong addiction to food. Then I found JourneyLite, and everything changed.

In March 2018, I had gastric sleeve surgery. With that tool, everything clicked. I now feel satisfied with small, healthy portions. I no longer obsess over food. I’ve lost 190 pounds and—more importantly—I’ve kept it off for over 6 years. At almost 40, I have more energy than most teenagers I know!

JourneyLite gave me not just a procedure, but a plan. They guided me through every decision, supported me with education, follow-ups, and encouragement. They didn’t just change my weight—they helped me reclaim my confidence and the joy I thought I had lost forever.

Now, I dance wherever I go. I’m not hiding in the corner—I’m the first one on the dance floor.