Linda (Pinalope)

My name is Linda, and I was born a chubby little blonde in Montreal, Quebec. I spent most of my young childhood as the *plump girl*, then slimmed down in my teens. Although, having no self-esteem, I was an easy target for bullies and the *in* crowd. The most insulting thing anyone can say to a young girl is *you’re fat!*…so I was treated as the fat girl through high school…I was called cow etc…mind you, I was 5′7″ and only 147 Lbs!!!!

Over the years I blossomed, and not in a good way. I married at 20 (I was about 180 then), had my 2 kids, and then kept gaining! I eventually plumped out to a whopping 290! I managed to lose 60 pounds on my own, without even trying…just through water intake and walking at work.

I had said no to the idea of WLS for about 2 years…then finally, after enough research, I decided that it would be the best thing for me. So, I found a doctor and got things started.

It took about 2 years from my first phone call to make an appointment for my consultation…till the day I had my surgery. July 7th, 2004 was the beginning of the rest of my life…my re-birth!

The past year and a half has been amazing. I have lost a total of 139 Lbs (I only wanted to lose 118) I now weigh less than the amount I lost!!!! This surgery was the best thing I could have ever done for myself. I sit here now, at 129 Lbs…no complications to date, and wearing a size 3! Life is good!

People can see what my journey has been like by checking out my OH profile. I have a lot of photos there too that show my progress and my family. I could NOT have gone through this without the support of my family. My fiancee, my sons, my ex-husband…all of them, they’ve been wonderful!

I hope everyone who chooses to go through this surgery, has a successful and uneventful journey!

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post-op Dr. Christou

July 7th, 2004

268/129 below GOAL!

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