Before + After

The Big Reveal

Everyone loves a good before and after picture comparison, right? Well, here is mine. You can see there’s quite a drastic difference on the outside, but what about the inside?

The Before

I was very insecure with lots of desires but with barely the energy to walk down the stairs, let alone achieve any goals. I felt like I’d tried everything to lose weight and had basically given up and resigned myself to half a life. I avoided surgery for years. I even had a doctor try to force me to have bariatric surgery and I refused (and changed doctors).

Day of Surgery: Joining the “Losers’ Bench”

Last Straw

The last straw was a beach vacation with friends. They went kayaking in the ocean to see manatees. I couldn’t go because I couldn’t fit in the kayak or paddle myself in the ocean if I did. I sat at our beach house, berating myself and pouting. I decided I wouldn’t be in that position ever again.

When we got home I immediately went to see a surgeon and started the process of having gastric bypass. It was quite a long process, but I made it through with excitement and determination.

A few months later, when my surgery date arrived I surprised myself by being utterly terrified. Once I put on the hospital gown it hit me that it was really happening and I asked my mom, who was there to help me, if I could back out. She said no, I’d come too far. And so I was rolled back.

Everyone’s journey is different, but I had almost no pain and recovered easily.

Moving Forward With Life Goals

It took some time but life began to change. Was it the weight loss and they way people reacted to me? Or was it the new-found pride and confidence I had in myself? Did I level-up with relationships because I was thinner, or did I just learn to hold myself, and others, to a higher standard? Who knows for sure — chicken or the egg — but I know that I was starting to enjoy life more.

Doing something big and scary, pushing outside your comfort zone, makes you feel good about yourself and see more potential. Did you lose weight or have surgery in the past year or so? Are you ready to figure out what’s next for you? Hit the button below and schedule a complimentary discovery call with me and let’s figure it out together.

Much love.