When Ashley W, 24 unexpectedly received a $10,000 inheritance from her late Grandmother, she knew exactly where she would invest the money; in herself. Ashley had struggled her entire life with being overweight and dieting. A mother to two small children, Ashley at her heaviest weighed in at 322 lbs.
Shortly after her Grandmother passed away, Ashley had a chance encounter with a woman who raved about her experience having Gastric Sleeve Surgery. When Ashey learned she would be inheriting money from her Grandmothers estate, she knew she wanted to use the money to have surgery to change her life. “I wanted a permanent solution that would help me keep the weight off and not pile it back on after I lost it dieting.”
Ashley’s family who also struggled with obesity was very supportive of her decision to have weight loss surgery. The support of her family made it a little easier to make the decision. “I believe my Grandmother would have been pleased with how her money was spent.”
Two years after having Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Ashley has lost 196 lbs and is down to 140 lbs. She is now a size 10. “I used to sob when I couldn’t squeeze into my size 24 jeans.” Now Ashley can fit into her jeans easily and looks great in them. She now enjoys shopping for clothing and being active with her children. “I’m finally happy now. I have a wonderful husband and two lovely, happy kids, who have a fit and healthy mom. “Some people might think I’ve wasted my money on the gastric sleeve – but for me, it has been a lifesaver.”
