I am Jennifer.  I have dealt with obesity since I was around ten years old.  I attempted to just ignore it and go on and have a normal life.  I endured high school and went on to college and graduated with excellent marks.  I moved on into my chosen career still trying to accept myself and keep an upbeat, positive attitude.  This positive attitude was not really working however, as I was getting bigger and bigger. I was becoming very short of breath and was tired all the time.  Finding attractive clothes that fit properly was becoming a major issue.  My career as a teacher of young people demands that I look nice, have lots of energy and be a good role model.   Weight Watchers and other diet programs did not give me any sustained relief...I just could not live with the constant hunger and that craving to feel full and satisfied. I needed more permanent help.  I had heard about weight loss surgeries but was unable to afford that financially so I turned away from that idea.  

Somewhere around the weight of 275 I learned about the option of going to Mexico. The cost was within my budget but my fear of complications was huge.  I did lots of research and finally concluded that the doctor I selected was an excellent surgeon  with a very low complication rate. 

I decided that my increasing weight was going to impair my health and shorten my life...I weighed and measure (literally) and decided that I would go forth with courage and confidence and I am so glad I did.  I went off to Monterrey all by myself and did not have one minute's trouble.  The hospital was exceptionally nice, I had a beautiful private room and the nurses were all sweet, kind and caring.  The language barrier was no problem...my needs were anticipated and met before I even knew I had them. Dr. Zapata is a wonderful, sensitive doctor who really cares about people.  He handled my surgery flawlessly and now just a year later I am down 87 pounds and have no doubt that I will see my ideal weight of 150 pounds.  I am enjoying many compliments, have tons of energy and shopping for clothes is no longer a depressing downer...a trip to the mall is  now filled with fun and excitement.  It feels so good to look in the mirror and see my own happy face smiling back at me.  It feels so good to get up each morning with a song in my heart.  I am so glad I decided to take this step and would encourage others to do it too.  It is the best decision I have ever made