The Turning Point in Angela’s Life
On procedure day, Angela and her mother drove to True You. She was nervous but excited, meanwhile, very aware that this was a pivotal moment in her life. The entire team at True You was encouraging, helpful, and comforting. Her procedure was over quickly, and Angela went home that afternoon. She would receive IV treatments at a clinic local to her home the next day, all arranged and scheduled by True You. In the days following her procedure, Angela expected to feel some pain or be somewhat gassy, so she was surprised when neither happened.
“I never had any issues, no pain, heartburn, or excessive gas,” she explained. “I followed everything they told me to do to a ‘T’ and there was really no disruption to my normal life. I had the procedure on a Friday, and I was back at church by Sunday.”
For the first few weeks and months after her ESG, Angela says the weight melted off. There were numerous months she lost 6 to 10 pounds. Even when her weight loss seemed to stall, Angela stayed faithful to the program and would see more progress later. Just eight months after her procedure, Angela has already lost 66 pounds.
“Today, I never feel hungry, and I don’t have to starve myself,” said Angela. “I eat a wide variety of foods and my cravings are completely gone. I can now find satisfaction in the sweetness of fruit and the crunch of vegetables. It doesn’t have to be ice cream and french fries. This truly feels like freedom.”
Keys to Success
Angela knows that ESG is a long-term tool, not a quick fix. She has been committed to following all instructions, learning good nutritional habits, and incorporating exercise into her life. She has taken full advantage of the support services offered by True You Weight Loss, including nutrition support and regular follow-ups.
She tracks her food and macronutrients daily, and took full advantage of working with True You’s exercise training partner who developed a customized exercise plan just for Angela based on her lifestyle, access to workout equipment, etc. “I exercise five days a week either in the gym or at home,” Angela explains. “In the beginning, I was nervous to exercise but the plan I was given was so thorough and detailed that I’ve gained so much confidence and strength. My trainer gave me specific instructions, along with detailed videos to help me learn what to do. Now I even feel comfortable using equipment at the gym that I would have been too intimidated to try before.”
And, Angela is thrilled to have finally gained self-discipline and willpower when it comes to food. “I can now take three bites of something and walk away, a strategy I could never use before,” said Angela. “Food has become a source of enjoyment, not an obsession.”
