Fabulous results, Incredible Stories, Changed
Lives
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Kim
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Finally, the definition of the word "TOOL" would be put to the test. Thank goodness I had committed to a lifestyle change in the very beginning. Eventually, it got through my thick brain that, if I wanted to feel good, I had to eat correctly. What a concept! I also joined a gym and started going to a trainer.
The rest of my family made an effort to learn about my lifestyle change and has been incredibly supportive. While I was in the hospital I remember being visited by them and by my friends, reminding me not to think of anything but the future. For me, though, it was the follow-up and continuous support that told me this program was the right choice. I still attend Support Group, and I've made lifelong friends through this surgery.
On April 12th, 2001 I had circumferential body lift (a tummy tuck and a butt lift) along with some liposuction on my outer thighs. Thanks to being much healthier, I had a speedy recovery. I will be going to the beach for the first time in over 12 years, and I have to buy all new clothes again, but I'm not complaining! Good luck to all!
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Kim is over
5 years post-op. She's seen this practice go from an office staff of 4 with 5 seats in the waiting room, to what it is now. Not only that, Kim has gone through a journey of tribulations and finally, transformation.
I had my surgery in July 1999. I weighed approximately 275 pounds, and had dieted many times in my life, and only saw some brief successes a couple of times. I had stopped caring, or worrying about my weight. I had a great boyfriend whom I had been with for almost 6 years...life was grand. But, one day, I saw an article in the newspaper on weight loss surgery, which I immediately started to research and once I did, I knew it would be a permanent lifestyle change.
My first three months out of surgery sailed by, and then...the nausea hit. I felt miserable, but all my post-op friends and Dr. Marema kept telling me it would be pass, and pass it did. But, just when I thought I was free and clear, and would never worry about being hungry again, or even wanting to eat, there it was, the "desire" was back!
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