Client Profile: Kristen

Before		After

Kristen's Story:

I have very heavy "genes" in my family, and could see that the direction I was headed would lead me to look similar to my grandfather's sisters, each weighing more than 300 pounds with multiple weight related issues like diabetes, joint pain and high blood pressure.

I had been a very active and aggressive athlete throughout my life, and played volleyball and soccer for more than 20 years. All that activity helped me maintain a healthy weight. I knew my body had a tendency to be heavy, but I had no idea what I would face in my thirties.

At 28, I had my one and only child. After having her, I could not lose weight no matter what I tried to do. It was as if my metabolism had been completely lost and didn't know how to function. I tried to exercise and eat less but with a busy career, family, stress and travel it was very difficult to maintain a consistent weight loss and workout program. After ten years, I had gained 120 pounds and was very unhappy with how I felt and looked; it was time to take permanent action.

Update:

I had my gastric bypass on November 3, 2008. It has been an amazing two years since my surgery, and I have lost 115 pounds in this short time. It is wonderful to have my life back! In my initial consultation with Dr. Chae, he told me "it is about getting your life back," and he was right! This dramatic weight loss that can be experienced with some hard work has been incredible. Losing my weight has allowed me to again do the things in life I enjoy most playing and coaching sports, having fun with my family, horseback riding and exercising. I can hardly wait to exercise each day!!

I am thankful that I made the decision to have this surgery and take my life back.

Weight lost: 115 pounds.