 
Vital Stats |
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| Jason |
Total Weight Loss = 12st 7lbs |
| Age |
36 |
| Lives |
Kent |
| Surgery |
Gastric Bypass |
| Weight before Surgery |
27st 7lbs |
| Weight after Surgery |
15st (2 years post-surgery) |
Jason
Gastric Bypass Surgery Patient
“I’m
finally the person I knew I always could be”
Jason (36) from Eale in Kent had battled with his weight
for years before turning to surgery to deal with the problem
that was drastically affecting his life. At over 27 stone
he underwent a gastric bypass with Streamline Surgical.
“I was always big as a child and my weight just kept going up and I got
bigger and bigger. I also started to put on quite lot of weight when my wife
became pregnant- it was like a sympathy belly!
“I hated the way I looked, people definitely treated me differently and
whilst I had a loving and supportive wife at home, out in public people would
always stare at me. Even in the middle of summer I’d cover up with a
coat. Luckily I was fairly healthy and tried to lead as normal life as
possible, I went to the gym and played football every week but that didn’t
do anything to stop my weight problems. I tried every diet available with no
effect, I didn’t even eat large portions, and nothing would shift my
weight.
“My three granddaughters were a real contribution to my decision to take
action and deal with the problem head on. I couldn’t bear the thought
of not seeing those beautiful girls grow up and not being able to be involved
in their lives. I was terrified about dying young. Even though I was quite
fit I thought I’d have heart attack any day.
“Surgery was my last resort. I went to see my GP and he referred me to
Shaw Somers who performed the operation in Chichester. I felt comfortable throughout
the whole experience surrounded by staff and a surgeon who really cared, Shaw
was incredible.
“Since the surgery I’ve lost over 12 stone and feel absolutely
amazing. Shaw has given me my life back. I felt so at ease throughout the whole
process and was ecstatic that my battle with weight was finally over. I don’t
even have any excess skin to deal with!
“I’ve never felt better; I have so much more energy and feel much
more confident in public now that no one stares at me, unless it’s in
a good way! I’m planning to do a track day, which I couldn’t do
before because of my weight. I also got to the gym four times a week and play
football three times a week, a massive step up from my previous exercise routine. I
love to go shopping now and no longer hide behind my bulky coats.
Even my family
has gained a positive attitude towards eating and has taken to eating smaller
portions with me.
“Bariatric surgery is a big decision, and it certainly wasn’t
an easy option despite my previous experience with dieting. It’s a decision
I made for myself, for my health, my happiness and my family; the effect
on my personality has been outstanding as I’m a much calmer, happier person
and I look about 10 years younger! The best thing about the surgery is my new
lease of life and that I can be more involved in granddaughters’ lives,
I’m no longer worried about leaving my family behind.”
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