Kendal Lost 75 Pounds And Gained A Whole New Wardrobe!
February 18, 2013Kendal Lost 75 Pounds And Gained A Whole New Wardrobe!
“I spent years convincing myself I was okay with ‘me.’ I was in complete denial of how unhappy I’d become. Then one day, it just clicked. I was getting ready for work and realized I could have more. I could be more. I had a chance to lose the weight and to actually go shopping and wear the clothes and the styles that I wanted to wear. I made the call that day.”
Kendal never considered weight loss surgery. She knew others who had taken the leap, but it wasn’t until her cousin and close friend decided to go for it that something changed. She found herself a bit jealous. “She was going to lose all this weight and look smoking hot; meanwhile, I was still the same ‘me’ that I was unhappy with. That was it. With trembling fingers, I made the call.”
After weeks of research and preparations, an admittedly anxious Kendal arrived for the surgery. She had never had surgery before and was nervous about the procedure, but knew it was the right decision and had no fear of making a mistake. The surgery was over before she knew it. “I couldn’t believe how easy and simple it was.”
The weight loss surgery has changed her life for the better. She’s lost 76 pounds to date and has never looked or felt better. Kendal is happier, more confident and has an overall positive outlook that was missing before. Her health has improved as well, with no sign of the depression or acid reflux she previously dealt with. She even stopped taking her preventative asthma medication. “I found a level of confidence I never knew existed. I am a new person in so many ways. I have never regretted the choice once, and I would do it over again 100 more times—but only with Dr. Bauman!” Part of Kendal wishes she would’ve had the surgery years ago, but she is confident the timing was perfect for her. She was mentally ready for this step, and she attributes her success to that.
To those considering the surgery, Kendal is adamant that being honest with yourself is the first step. “Don’t cheat yourself out of this experience. If you have made the decision to do it, then do it right. If you are hesitant and have questions, ask! There is someone out there that has the same fears and suffers the same pains as you. Make the choice to feel better. You only have one life.”
