After battling weight issues for many years, I began to develop serious health issues as a result. The weight gain and health issues began to slowly prevent me from doing all the things I enjoyed, especially with my family, and eventually began to affect my mental health. After the suggestion by my PCP that I consider weight loss surgery I began the process at the age of 53 with Dr. Eric Smith at Kentucky Bariatric Institute. KBI made the process straightforward and provided all the education on how to use bariatric surgery as the tool I needed to be successful.
In December of 2020 (in the midst of a pandemic) Dr. Smith performed my gastric sleeve at Georgetown Community Hospital. I was determined not to fail because I wanted my life back. I knew I had to trust the process and immediately when discharged I began to apply the changes that I’d been taught. Now 4 years and 9 months later, I’ve lost 130 pounds exceeding the 100-pound goal that I had and along the way lost the health issues caused by the excessive weight. Thanks to Dr. Smith and Kentucky Bariatric Institute, I have my life back. I’m living my best life with my family and friends while doing all of the things I enjoy.