Working two jobs on her feet all day, Denise of Ocean County, NJ, lost more than 150 pounds the first year after gastric sleeve surgery � ��One year ago today, I had bariatric surgery�. 163 lbs down and I...
Working two jobs on her feet all day, Denise of Ocean County, NJ, lost more than 150 pounds the first year after gastric sleeve surgery
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��One year ago today, I had bariatric surgery�. 163 lbs down and I feel amazing� I still have a long way to go, but it�s amazing what a difference a year makes� I want to thank Dr. Seun Sowemimo and my family and friends for your support� Here�s to the next year and inching toward my goal of health and happiness!�
-Denise Hirth on Facebook (September 2023)
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Denise Hirth is a busy woman, working on her feet at CentraState Medical Center and also managing the Deli department at a local grocery store. Her long battle with weight began to take its toll once she hit her 40s. She knew she qualified for surgical weight loss�but which bariatric surgeon was right for her?
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With the benefit of working at a hospital, she sought the expertise of a trustworthy resource�the nurses who work in the OR. �They immediately recommended Dr. Sowemimo without a moment�s hesitation,� Denise, who lives in Ocean County, explains. �And my primary care doctor also seconded their recommendation.� After consulting with Dr. Seun and obtaining her surgical clearances, Denise took a leave of absence to focus on her own health in September 2022.
Weighing 440 pounds at the time of surgery, Denise had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG or gastric sleeve) and began her weight loss journey.
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�I don�t have anything dramatic to report about my first year after surgery, other than the fact that I lost 163 pounds,� Denise says with a smile. �Dr. Seun�s process is laid out for you from start to finish, so all you have to do is follow it.�
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Two significant improvements in Denise�s nutrition have been giving up soda (which she never thought was possible) and eating mostly a plant-based diet with Dr. Seun�s guidance. �I still eat chicken once a week, but I don�t need much anymore,� Denise explains.
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�I realized the other day that I haven�t been the weight I am now since middle school�which definitely motivates me to keep going.�
At age 46, Denise has already dropped six clothing sizes. As she looks ahead to year two after bariatric surgery, her goal is simple: �I�ll continue to stick with what is working and introduce some weight training to begin to firm up,� she notes. �I�m excited about making my body stronger, which will also give me the energy I need. �All I know for certain is that the best is yet to come.�
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