08/19/2025
🌟 Transformation Tuesday: Kelly’s Story 🌟
Meet Kelly, who underwent a sleeve gastrectomy in February 2021 at The Bariatric & Metabolic Center — and since then, she has lost an incredible 178 pounds! 🎉
💪 Non-Scale Victories:
✨ Smaller clothes & more flexibility
✨ Increased energy & stamina
✨ Higher self-esteem and improved confidence
Her most unexpected change? An increase in fertility — she was surprised to become pregnant after surgery, and even more proud that she was able to continue losing weight postpartum.
🔹 Health Improvements:
✅ Lower blood pressure & decreased medications
✅ Relief from sleep apnea & joint pain
✅ Reduced heart disease risk
✅ More energy, less fatigue, improved mood & mental clarity
✅ Stronger relationships and more social confidence
Like many, Kelly’s biggest challenge has been holding herself accountable and maintaining her weight loss, but she continues to thrive and stay focused.
Her advice for others:
💬 Follow the diet plan and commit to a full lifestyle change. This is not temporary; it’s a lifelong commitment. That’s where success comes from.
Kelly has no regrets and recommends bariatric surgery to others who are struggling. For her, this has been the key to living a happier, healthier, and higher quality of life.
🎯 Next Goals: Maintain her weight loss, continue a healthy lifestyle, and help others on their own weight loss journeys.
Help us celebrate Kelly’s amazing success! Drop a 💙 or 👏 in the comments to cheer her on!
📍 The Bariatric & Metabolic Center – Douglas, GA
📞 912-720-9010