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Success Story – Jennifer
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am Jennifer. I have dealt with obesity since I was
around ten years old. I attempted to just ignore it
and go on and have a normal life. I endured high
school and went on to college and graduated with
excellent marks. I moved on into my chosen career
still trying to accept myself and keep an upbeat,
positive attitude. This positive attitude was not
really working however, as I was getting bigger and
bigger. I was becoming very short of breath and was
tired all the time. Finding attractive clothes that
fit properly was becoming a major issue. My career
as a teacher of young people demands that I look
nice, have lots of energy and be a good role model.
Weight Watchers and other diet programs did not
give me any sustained relief...I just could not live
with the constant hunger and that craving to feel
full and satisfied. I needed more permanent help. I
had heard about weight loss surgeries but was unable
to afford that financially so I turned away from
that idea.
Somewhere around the weight of 275 I learned about
the option of going to Mexico. The cost was within
my budget but my fear of complications was huge. I
did lots of research and finally concluded that the
doctor I selected was an excellent surgeon with a
very low complication rate.
I decided that my increasing weight was going to
impair my health and shorten my life...I weighed and
measure (literally) and decided that I would go
forth with courage and confidence and I am so glad I
did. I went off to Monterrey all by myself and did
not have one minute's trouble. The hospital was
exceptionally nice, I had a beautiful private room
and the nurses were all sweet, kind and caring. The
language barrier was no problem...my needs were
anticipated and met before I even knew I had them.
Dr. Zapata is a wonderful, sensitive doctor who
really cares about people. He handled my surgery
flawlessly and now just a year later I am down 87
pounds and have no doubt that I will see my ideal
weight of 150 pounds. I am enjoying many
compliments, have tons of energy and shopping for
clothes is no longer a depressing downer...a trip to
the mall is now filled with fun and excitement. It
feels so good to look in the mirror and see my own
happy face smiling back at me. It feels so good to
get up each morning with a song in my heart. I am
so glad I decided to take this step and would
encourage others to do it too. It is the best
decision I have ever made.
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