‘I Had Weight-Loss Surgery—but That’s Not What Helped Me Lose 130 Pounds’

Since I’ve made these lifestyle changes, my life has improved in so many ways. I no longer have chronic hypertension—so no more meds! My anxiety is finally under control, and I can keep up with my two young kids—Carter is 5 and Presley is 3. When the weather is nice, we like to take walks and they love to run, too. I hope when they see me being active that it sets a good example for them.

Beyond the weight loss, there have been so many non-scale victories, too: fitting into restaurant booths, crossing my legs, shopping, fitting into theatre seats, wearing heels, being able to wrap a towel around my body, and most of all, gaining self-confidence.