BARIATRIC
PROCEDURE:
EXCESS WEIGHT
LOSS -YEAR 1:
125 lbs
BARIATRIC
SURGEON:
My Journey
My weight loss journey started four years ago when I looked at myself in the mirror and hated myself. At 275 pounds, I hated how I looked and hated how I felt. While I had always thought about weight loss surgery, I would say that I didn’t have surgery sooner because if I’m being honest I was lazy and scared because I knew how much work and effort it would take.
Once I built up the courage to actually meet with a weight loss surgeon, I chose Dr. Cheregi based upon a friend’s recommendation. Up until the day of the appointment, I kept questioning myself wondering if this was the right thing to do and if I could be successful with it. I was also very nervous but also excited for the first consult. Dr. Cheregi put all my fears to rest as soon as I met with him. His welcoming smile and confident handshake immediately put me at ease. It was so refreshing to have a physician to take the time to get to know me and ask me what I wanted out of the surgery.
Once I finished all of the pre-op education and classes, I was finally read for surgery. I went into surgery weighing 245 pounds. I was so excited for the day of my surgery because I realized it was finally my time and the beginning of my new life.
Now, two and half years later, I weigh 150 pounds. I have lost forever 125 pounds. It is gone and never coming back. Bariatric surgery has changed my life in so many ways. I have so much more energy and my self-confidence has increased. Now, I get to wear cute clothes, feel sexy, and receive positive attention for the way I look and feel. I couldn’t be happier! I couldn’t have done this without Dr. Cheregi, and I would definitely give him a 5 out of 5 stars!
My biggest advice is to just do it and don’t wait. I wish I had done this much earlier.
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Dr. Cheregi and Dr. Chang invite you to learn more about Advanced Bariatrics and how you can take control of your life with bariatric surgery. Click below to see the time and location of upcoming seminars.
