A Before And After Celebration: Featuring Judith Dufort
February 11, 2013A Before And After Celebration: Judith Dufort
Patient: Judith Dufort
Surgery: Sleeve Gastrectomy
Surgery Date: 3/25/2011
Surgeon: Surgeon: Kent Sasse, MD, MPH, FACS, FACRS
I struggled with being overweight my entire life. I felt like I was always the fat one among my friends. I had tried every single diet with little, or short-term success. It wasn’t until I reached menopause that my weight became unbearable.
The one thing I really struggled with prior to having the sleeve gastrectomy was depression. I used to have such difficulty getting out of bed. I became too embarrassed to even go grocery shopping because I just wanted to hide. I wanted to hide from myself and from the world.
Judith Dufort Pre-Op
I had always thought that bariatric surgery would be a very traumatic experience. Once I got started in the process I realized that it was not. I did not have any complications and I was back to my normal routine sooner than expected.
My life after bariatric surgery is drastically different. I now want to get out of bed and enjoy the time with my family. I love to go walking, quad riding, and enjoying the time with my family that weight had once robbed.
Bariatric surgery may not be the answer, it’s a tool – but it works!
