Life Before Surgery

I never really was self conscious about my weight.  My husband never said anything to me, and until this day he says he loves me for me, not for what I look like.  I first started researching weight loss surgery three months after the birth of my son in February 2004.  I had been overweight since I was pregnant from my daughter back in 2001.  I tried every diet imaginable and even did every single one more than once.  After being rejected by three different insurance companies to pay for my surgery, I had given up all hope.  I didn’t find the motivation to even think about it.  And one day, my dear cousin said, “Jessenia, why not just get a loan for your surgery and it would be like having a car payment only your surgery will be a thousand times more rewarding!”  So yet again, I started digging more information up on the modern technology and different surgeons available to me.  I must admit that I did not really think I was going to go through with it. 

Making the Decision

How My Life Has Changed

My life has changed in every possible way.  My kids are happier than ever.  I can play with them for hours and not be tired or exhausted.  My health is at its best and I look forward to living a longer, happier, healthier life.  I went from a size 26 to a size 4.  I will never have to get off of a roller coaster because of my size again.  My size will not slow me down or stop me from the things that I want to do in my life. 

Bariatric surgery was the best thing that I have ever done for myself.  I am healthier than ever and I will live to see my children grow old instead of dealing with all of the medical problems that I had with obesity.  Thanks Barix for giving me a second chance at life!