
10/07/2025
🎉 One Year, 107 Pounds Down & Thriving! Meet Valerie! 🎉
This month marks 1 full year since Valerie underwent her sleeve gastrectomy at The Bariatric & Metabolic Center – and what a year it has been!
She’s down 107 pounds from her highest weight in our office and has completely transformed her life — inside and out.
💪 Health Wins:
✅ Off all medications — no more blood pressure meds
✅ Less acid reflux and joint pain
✅ More energy, stamina, and better sleep
✅ Improved mood, mental clarity, and flexibility
✅ Increased self-confidence and social comfort
✅ Significant improvement in relationships and overall happiness
Valerie admits that one of the most surprising parts of surgery was how small her portion sizes became. At first, she felt like she should be eating more — but quickly realized that doing so would make her feel sick. She adjusted, and now thrives with her new normal.
She has zero regrets and shares this advice to anyone considering surgery:
💬 “Start making changes to your diet and lifestyle before surgery. It will make your journey so much easier and more successful.”
Not only has Valerie been a support and mentor to other patients starting their bariatric journeys, she’s also not done achieving big things herself!
🎯 Next Health Goal: Start jogging
🎓 Next Life Goal: Earn her bachelor’s degree at Valdosta State University
We are SOOO proud of Valerie and can’t wait to see all she accomplishes next! Help us cheer her on in the comments with a 🎉 or ❤️!
📍 The Bariatric & Metabolic Center – Douglas, GA
📞 912-720-9010