Laura's
Story
I am one
of a
growing
number
in our
American
population
that has
taken my
life
back
from
morbid
obesity.
I am a
38 year
old
Latina
female
who
began
this
journey
on
October
3, 2004.
At the
time I
weighed
in at
289
pounds.
Two
years
later I
am a
much
healthier
161
pounds!
I
lost 128
pounds!
My goal
is to be
healthy,
enjoy my
children
and
hopefully
live
long
enough
to see
my
grandchildren.
I grew
up
healthy
and
athletic
throughout
high
school.
I
married
at the
age of
19 and
gained
55
pounds
with my
first
child. I
gained
another
60
pounds
with my
second
child
and
never
lost the
weight.
I tried
everything;
every
fad
diet,
pill,
working
out,
starvation,
shots,
you name
it. The
most
weight I
was able
to lose
was 20
pounds
but
always
gained
it back
and then
some.
I was
always
outgoing
and
loved
sports
and
dancing.
I have a
large
group of
friends
that I
love and
enjoy.
The big
difference...now
I have
my
health,
added
years to
my life,
and more
confidence
than
ever
before!
I was a
teacher
for 12
years
and have
recently
changed
careers
to
become a
persona
trainer
with
24-hour
Fitness.
Several
of m
clients
are
gastric
bypass
and
Lap-Band
patients
who are
newly
post-op.
I feel
like I
can 'so'
relate
to their
problems,
fears as
well as
their
accomplishments
and
personal
endeavors.
I would
just
like to
send a
hear-felt
'thank
you' to
Dr.
Marvin
and his
staff
for
their
incredible
care and
guidance
through
my
journey.
BSS has
given me
my life
back and
I know
now
there is
nothing
I can't
do!
- Laura
