Julia H | Weight Loss Surgery

Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to be a mom; however I couldn’t be the mom I was meant to be at 277 pounds.

Looking back, I have no memories of being thin because I was never thin. I grew up with tons of friends, but I was always the “big girl”. After graduating college, getting married, and having three boys, my weight reached its highest. I tried every diet out there. I would lose weight and then gain it all back, plus some. I realized I needed a bigger tool to assist me with my weight loss.

Central Carolina Surgery was that tool I needed. The surgeons are professional, informative and caring. The office staff is helpful, courteous and incredibly friendly! Once I received the approval letter from my insurance company I knew my world was going to change in many ways.

The life I was meant to have began on December 2, 2012. I got Roux-en-y gastric bypass and I’m grateful each and every day for the life-changing procedure. My surgery went fantastic, with no complications, and the hospital stay was quite pleasant. My recovery at home went smoothly and after about two weeks I was already feeling like a new woman! My energy levels skyrocketed and I knew I had made the best decision for me and my family.

Prior to surgery I was 277 pounds and a size 24 with sleep apnea, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Six months post op I’ve lost 105 pounds and I’m a size 10/12. Most importantly I have no medical issues whatsoever!!! Seeing myself smaller is like a dream. Sometimes I can’t believe it and I have to close my eyes and open them again to see if it’s really me. I eat five to six small protein packed meals a day and exercise often. Not only do I feel good on the inside, but I actually like the way I look on the outside. For the first time in 31 years I have been able to smile when I look in the mirror.

I now look forward to the future. I’m excited to do things with my children and I’m much happier overall. Before I was the mom on the sidelines. Now I can be the mom my boys deserve. Weight loss surgery was the tool I needed to make that dream a reality.

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