 | Gastric Bypass | 2002 My Life Before Bariatric Surgery Before surgery, I did not like to go anywhere. I was embarrassed of my appearance. If we went out to eat, we went though the drive-thru. I hated to go clothes shopping. I missed so many of my son’s sporting events-I didn’t want to embarrass him. I didn’t want to face people because of the looks that you get when you’re heavy. People look at you differently. I just stayed home. |
I am a cosmetologist and I love what I do; but it was so hard to stand on my feet all day. I was a borderline diabetic with varicose veins, bone spurs on both feet and back pain. By the end of the day, I hurt all over.
Making the Decision
I heard about Barix on late night TV. I called the 1-800 number to get the information and that’s how I got the ball rolling. My insurance denied me the first time. My doctor wrote a letter that Barix submitted to my insurance and they approved the surgery.
I was reassured because this is the only surgery that Barix does-they really know what they are doing. I was tired of staying at home and watching life pass me by. I had tried all the pills and diet programs. They all worked temporarily-but I quickly gained all of the weight back and then some more. I was ready to change my life and that made the decision easier.
How My Life Has Changed
I can get through more appointments in a day. My energy level is so different. I have come out of my shell and am full of confidence. Because of my self-confidence, my clients are more confident in my abilities.
I love to get up in the morning. It’s fun to look in your closet and find something to wear. I take a second look when I walk by a mirror and think, “Ah, thank you”, rather than hanging my head down. I enjoy going to my son’s sporting events. He’s proud of me. I can keep up with both of my children. I have a new life. I am always going out. My energy and confidence is greater than I could have ever expected.
It’s been over six years since my surgery and I still follow the Barix program to a “t”. My weight has remained a stable 150 pounds. I love to refer people to Barix. I leave a “before” photo up at work and when people find out that was me, it opens the door to tell them about Barix.
To Those Considering Bariatric Surgery
Barix is a great place to have your surgery because they really know what they are doing. You won’t lose all the weight just to regain it all and more a year later. So many medical problems just go away.
I don’t have any regrets. My life is whole. I feel so confident in myself and my appearance.
