Two years ago today, I made one of the hardest but most rewarding decisions of my life. I underwent life-changing weight loss surgery. My main motivation was deeply personal: to help manage my PCOS symptoms and increase my chances of finally becoming a mom after a decade of trying. While the road hasn’t been exactly as I hoped (I didn’t conceive naturally after losing the weight, we’ve actually had to return to IVF, and endured a failed transfer even after nearly 100 lbs lost) I wouldn’t change a thing. I embrace this journey wholeheartedly because I know it’s all part of something bigger. This surgery gave me something I had lost long ago: hope. It gave me my life back in ways I never thought possible. I’ll never forget how I felt before. Trapped. Unrecognizable. Burdened by shame and self-doubt. It was exhausting to put on a brave face, to navigate a world that often doesn’t understand the internal battles so many of us face. I’ve learned that loving yourself at any size is important, but sometimes, love looks like fighting for change, even when it’s terrifying. Now, two years and nearly 100 pounds lighter, I’m rediscovering the version of myself I lost sight of. The woman who was always there but hidden under layers of fear and hurt. I see her now, and I’m proud of her strength. Without this journey, I wouldn’t have the community I’ve built here. Sharing my experiences with weight loss and infertility has connected me to so many of you who truly get it. It’s shown me that vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s power. And your support has been a huge part of my healing. To anyone who feels trapped in their current reality, please know you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I’ll always show up here, honestly, vulnerably, to remind you: there is always hope. Keep going. You are worth it. 🤍
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