I had struggled with my weight my whole life. I tried weight loss supplements, working out, weight watchers etc and nothing worked. I’d lose the weight and it would come back, but with extra weight. I hated myself. I hated the way I looked and how I felt.
In June 2018, I started my journey with Garden State Bariatrics. I started getting everything done so I could get surgery in October, but I let people talk me out of it and put it off. I kept gaining weight and felt more depressed. I decided I was going to do the surgery to be a healthier person not only for myself but my son.
I got my surgery on February 6th, 2019. I was extremely scared and nervous. That day was the one-year anniversary of my dad passing away, but was also a day of a new beginning for me. It was a struggle, and total lifestyle change but it needed to happen. I started out at 255 pounds and within one year after surgery, I was down to 150 pounds!
I could not have done this without the best team ever – Dr. Yurcisin, Michael, Jessica, Brandy and Julie! I also couldn’t have done it without the love and support of my family and I look forward to a happy and healthier lifestyle!
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