Darlene K.

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Obesity & Me

Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.

I have been overweight all of my life. I have learned to make fun of myself before others had the chance. After many different diet attempts I just gave up! I felt like a failure and that I would be overweight for the rest of my life.

What was (is) the worst thing about being overweight?

Besides the health issues, shopping for clothes has been the most distressing for me. When I was younger none of the fashionable clothes would fit.

If you have had weight loss surgery already, what things do you most enjoy doing now that you weren't able to do before?

My gastric sleeve was on Tuesday and I'm feeling positive about the future and a little sore.

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