Obesity was never about looks or vanity. Being obese never defined who I was, but my body just couldn't handle it anymore. I weighed 2️⃣4️⃣3️⃣ pounds and had just turned 34 when I decided it was time to give myself the opportunity to enjoy my present and create a better future.
On May 29, 2017, I underwent surgery at the hands of Dr. Betances, and from that moment on, my life changed, even in ways I didn't think needed to change. I thought my physical appearance and health would improve, and that I would regain some energy, but simply put: I got my whole life back! I regained the opportunity to be agile, have greater physical mobility, energy levels I didn't think possible, and an unimaginable boost to my self-esteem. These were impacts I hadn't thought would happen because I never thought they were a problem.
When I weighed 117 pounds, I was reborn. Today, 3 years later, I'm happier than ever! And I'm even a mom!
