 | Gastric Bypass | 2003 My Life Before Bariatric Surgery Before surgery I had sleep apnea and joint pain, but my real pain was emotional. How many times was I told that I had such a pretty face–too many to count. I was just a face…a pretty face to many others. I felt trapped in this body, the wrong body, with the pretty face. |
I’d felt that way since I was a little girl—taunted for being heavy. I was sure that my family was embarrassed of me–I was the fat daughter, fat sister, and fat cousin.
This mindset of shame brought with it many fears–mirrors, crowds, warm weather, pools, bright dressing rooms, restaurant booths, airplanes, amusement rides, and chairs with arms. I dreaded grocery shopping because, I was sure every single person I encountered wondered what the big girl had in her cart. Family photos were awkward. I always used small kids as props in family photos. I felt it helped, but it really didn’t.
Making the Decision
I could not keep up with my 3-year-old son and I feared being the fat mom when he started school in just a couple short years. It was time to reclaim my life.
My Barix Clinics Experience
I felt safe.
How My Life Has Changed
I am in the right mind and body now. Everything I wrote about my life before has been reversed and my full life moves forward every day. I am making new memories—healthy and positive.
To Those Considering Bariatric Surgery
Face it! It will improve your life!
