If you or someone you know is thinking about bariatric surgery, or even just on the fence, DO IT!! It was hands down the best decision I’ve ever made. I started this journey at 623 pounds, carrying not just the physical weight, but the emotional burden that came with it. Today, I’m down to 350 pounds. Every pound lost has brought me closer to freedom, freedom to move, to breathe, to live without constant pain and exhaustion.
I was type 2 diabetic, had sleep apnea, high blood pressure… I was a mess health-wise. But with God, Dr. Eric Smith, and bariatric surgery, I got a second chance at life. I’m no longer diabetic. I’m off all my medications. And my bloodwork? Near perfect. To say I’m grateful is an understatement. This journey isn’t just about what the scale says—it’s about rediscovering who I am underneath it all.
I’m far from finished, but for the first time in a long time, I see a future I want to fight for. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s saving my life—one day, and one pound at a time. Huge shout out to Dr. Eric Smith and the entire team at Kentucky Bariatric Institute! This past year, I’ve learned so much about myself. I tried out for, and made, a semi-pro football team (decided it’s not for me anymore). I went to Disney World and rode EVERYTHING. I completed my first 5K. And through it all, the team at KBI has been nothing short of incredible. Some of the most amazing people I’ve ever met. The world better get ready… because I’m just getting started.