Burrae R.

“”Today is my two years. I remember being so scared to get this surgery. Dr Z, and his staff are amazing. I have never been treated so well in a hospital setting my entire life. I have anxiety disorder, and drive the nurses absolutely bonkers lol.. I kept telling this poor pregnant nurse there was bubbles in my line, she would come in, drain the line, then I would call her back in again 10 min later I know this poor girl wanted to strangle me.. she was very calm though.. after about the 5th time she wouldn’t talk to me anymore hahahahaha! I was really NOT expecting the results I got. When I started my journey I was at 364. I managed to get down to around 308 before surgery.. I call that the divorce diet lol. My husband of 11 years left me for my best friend, may 15th 2017. I could not eat, my whole life was turned upside down. We had talked about me getting the surgery a few times, but I just never did it. When he left me I knew it was time for a change. I have very small children, and could not play with them, cook for them.. I made my mind up. After fighting with insurance, all the stupid loop holes that are required, the waiting to get the surgery, I just couldn’t wait. I wanted it done NOW! I researched every dr in Mexico, and Dominican republic.. I wanted a dr that understood I have panic disorder, so my case will NOT be a wonderful experience for me. Although I was excited, I was terrified. I had never been to Mexico, and the horror stories are enough to make you change your mind. After months of watching Facebook pages, and success stories, I made my decision. My decision was based on dr Zs willingness to talk to me, to explain the procedure, and the fact they had an ICU in the hospital he did his surgery’s in. That was a very important factor for me. My health came first. I had a close friend fly to Mexico with me. The plane was also not something I looked forward too lol.. every noise and bump, had me in a panic.. my friend thought is was very amusing lol.. I was treated like a queen my entire stay.. I am still to this day friends with some of the staff. They are amazing people. I want to go back one day soon. So onto my success! 

I started at 364. My surgery day I was around 308, and drum roll please….. I am now 160!

.. I’m 5’5. Took about a year in a half to get to this size.. I now fluctuate from 160-170.. not sure why 10lbs, but I have been up then down for about 8 or 9 months now. I guess that’s where my body likes it lol.. I do have lose skin. It’s not horrible, but it’s there. I was thinking about having it taken off, but I haven’t decided just yet. If I could give any advice, it would be to take lots of before pics. I was not a picture person, so I dont have very many pics of when I was big. I do regret that alot. Also please remember this surgery is a tool, not a miracle. If you have the unrealistic expectation of eating anything you want, and however much you want, you are setting yourself up for failure. This is a life style change. You can win, lose, or simi win.. make it a win! Listen to what your told, and follow your diet plan. some pics, through my journey, I’m still looking for more. I am also taking new ones today or tomorrow.. so new pics coming soon.