Amy

Surgery Date: 7/10/23
Starting Weight: 406
Current Weight: 157

What made you decide to have weight loss surgery? Fear for where my health was/was headed - I had to do something. I also wanted/needed to be healthy for my family. I’m now active and participate in all the “stuff” with my husband and step-kids!

How long did it take for you to decide to have weight loss surgery? 1 month. Talked to my husband about it and then my primary - she told me to compete the requirements on your website and I did so immediately.

Did anyone either encourage or discourage you from having surgery? My husband encouraged me. He was so patient and supportive through EVERYTHING! I didn’t have anyone discourage me.

What do you wish you'd known before the surgery? Nothing, honestly. The team at IWLS was so informative and supportive. I felt well prepared and ready heading into surgery.

What things are you able to do now that may have been difficult or impossible before surgery? Ride motorcycle with my husband, cross my legs, RUN on the treadmill, my husband can pick me up, the list goes on and on!

Which conditions or diseases have you seen decrease or disappear since your surgery? Hypertension, diabetes, blood clots, back pain

How has surgery altered your outlook on life, your emotions, and/or relationships? Absolutely! My marriage is so much better as is my relationship with my step-kids. I’m now able to be the wife/“Mom” they deserve. I’m so excited for our future!

Why did you decide to have surgery with Dr. Eibes?  Recommended by my primary who’d worked with him in the past.

What would you say about Dr. Eibes and his team? Wonderful & supportive. Jon is amazing! He’s been so great with my post op care and responsive to any questions I have.

What would you tell someone who is considering weight loss surgery? It’s not the easy way out, no matter what society may tell you. I walk 4-5 miles a day on my treadmill before I even leave the house. I strictly follow a low carb/low sugar diet. It takes self discipline but it can be done…and it’s so worth it!

Is there any additional information you would like to share? Thank you to all the staff at IWLS. You all are amazing and I owe you more than thank you!