10/26/2022
"I was never the “skinny” girl. In high school, I took my first step to weight loss and achieved my goal in less than 6 months. I maintained my weight until college.
As the stress of being in the nursing program increased, so did my weight. Before I knew it, I had gained all the weight back. I was introduced to weight loss pill prescribed by a physician. In conjunction with my diet and exercise, I lost some weight, but never achieving my goal weight.
After having children, it became even more difficult to lose the weight. I would lose 20lbs and gain 40 lbs. I failed over and over, gaining more weight every time, being ashamed of my body, rarely taking pictures and hiding under layers of clothes.
After having my last baby, I knew it was time. I was pre-diabetic, was the heaviest I had ever been, and I needed to be healthier for me and my family.
I thought living 5 hours away, in Odessa, from Dr. Ashwini Kumar’s office was my first obstacle. I was wrong, I was able to do a tele-health visit and the process started. Dr. Kumar was understanding and explained everything without judgement.
I am 6 months post-surgery. I have lost 70lbs and have dropped 3 clothes sizes. My labs have returned to normal. Bariatric surgery is a decision I do not regret. Dr. Kumar and his team made the process easy and were always a phone call away if I had any questions." Karla Juarez, MBA, MSN, RN
Join me for a free weight loss seminar the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For more information call 210-953-7047.
