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Bariatric Surgery Story

What was your life like before bariatric surgery?

I have always struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. Just like so many other people, I have tried just about every diet and the pill I could get my hands on with little to no results. I was at a very low place before I was finally approved for gastric bypass in February of 2016. I had given up on ever having a ‘normal’ life with my husband and three children. I had just decided that I would be overweight for the rest of my shortened life and figured I deserved whatever consequence I would have because of my obesity. I was starting high blood pressure medication and my cholesterol was high enough that I was being closely monitored through blood work. I was 36 years old and felt like I was at least in my 50s.

How has bariatric surgery improved your quality of life?

I feel like I have won the lottery and have been given a second chance in life! March 25, 2016, was the first day of the rest of my new life and I can’t even start to express in words how grateful I am. I am a completely new person in many ways but still have all of the positive characteristics I had before surgery. I lost 147 pounds in just under a year and feel amazing! I have been able to be more active with my three teenagers and husband. I can actually outrun them! I started running about 6 months after I had surgery and I haven’t stopped since. As of today, I have participated in 8 different races and am currently training for my 3rd half marathon! I was always envious of the people I would see running while I was driving to work and wished it was easier for me to move my body and carry myself like that. I’m not someone that has ever enjoyed physical activity, and now I crave it! I can’t believe I’m actually an official runner and I’m not embarrassed about my abilities!

Why did you choose to go with the BSTC?

I chose to go with BSTC for several reasons. The biggest reason was the fact that I never ever felt judged and always felt like my life mattered to all of the staff members on my team. The sense of community and support at BSTC couldn’t be bigger and I would never have been as successful without their support and education.

What was the best thing about working with the BSTC?

I love that I still feel like I am supported 100% by all the staff members at BSTC over two years later. I know I can call or email with any questions and I don’t feel like I have been left to fend for myself in this new way of life. The education and support I have received, and still, continue to receive, has been invaluable and something I will take with me for the rest of my life.

Would you recommend the BSTC to a friend struggling with his or her weight?

I have recommended BSTC to many friends that are struggling with their weight and will continue to do so. I couldn’t imagine a better experience anywhere else and hope that other people get to experience the amazing and life-changing journey with the staff at BSTC. I feel like we are all one big family and will stay that way for a very long time. It’s inspiring to be able to work with a doctor that is passionate about what he does and actually treats you as a person whose life and quality of life matters and not just a patient on his schedule.