Weight Loss Story: Ana (Anastasia) lost 100 pounds in one year with Gastric Bypass weight loss surgery. This sista told us that she really doesn’t speak english because she’s a “francophonne” (french speaker), but she took the time to send us a message in english to share her story and inspire others.
I had gastric bypass surgery in March 2013. I am a type 1 diabetic, but because of the extra weight I had developed type 2 also. I had hypertension, high cholesterol and my back and eyes began to be attacked by the diabetes. It was very hard for me because in my house I was the only one that inherited the genetics for diabetes.
I flatly refused. I refused to take insulin 4 times daily in addition to taking the tabs. My doctors do not know what to do with me. I was being hospitalized at least four times a year. My endocrinologist once told me it’s either medicine or lose weight…If I didn’t I could die. I got the fright of my life and let myself go. For my 29 year birthday, she told me “I will give you a gift that is worth of thousands of dollars.”, and she signed a paper to allow me to have the operation. That day she told me, “You are too young to die.” After a month of rest, I started exercising. That was the best thing that has happened to me, because it saved my life. I lost 100 pounds. I have a Facebook page where I motivate people to take care of their health. I often share what you (BWLW) publish. I told myself that today is my turn to share my picture with you.
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Two years later, I can truly say. “Thank you, John.” Did I deserve to be left? No, I didn’t. No one does. Was I fat? Yes, I was well over 240 pounds. Was I unhealthy? Oh Yes! My knees hurt, my back ached. Walking in heels was becoming a chore. Sleeping restfully was hit or miss. Diabetes and high blood pressure were knocking on my door. Here’s my simple reality: I truly believe that if he hadn’t left I would still be that fat, tired, sickly woman in an unhappy and unhealthy marriage.
My goal weight is still 160 pounds. I don’t want to be too skinny, my body is not meant to be tiny. I want to be moderate, elegant, and beautiful. I’m concentrating on losing fat, not lean muscle. I receive so many compliments and everyone wants to know the secret to my success. My advice for other people is to stay away from that “quick fix” stuff. (I.E. slimming tea, herbal medicine, pills, etc.) If you can control what you eat, you will lose weight fast, safe and effectively.
