For years, LynnAnn Boi worked hard to achieve her weight-loss goals, losing nearly 150 pounds with the help of diet and exercise. While this achievement was monumental for her, she knew she didn’t want to stop there.
After noticing a plateau in her weight loss, LynnAnn slowly began gaining some of the weight back, even though she was still following through with her initial weight-loss plan. She looked for answers, ultimately deciding to seek help from Christian Birkedal, MD, a bariatric and general surgeon at AdventHealth. Together, they created a plan to help LynnAnn jumpstart her weight-loss goals and live her fullest life.
Preparing for Bariatric Surgery
During her appointment, Dr. Birkedal explained that experiencing a weight-loss plateau is actually a common experience and that bariatric surgery could provide the reset her body needed to reach her total weight-loss goal.
LynnAnn was determined to achieve lasting weight loss and a fresh start in life, and she decided to move forward with a sleeve gastrectomy procedure. “I had the sleeve done on June 19, 2023, and since surgery, I’ve lost about 80 additional pounds,” she shares.
Taking Her Weight-Loss Goals to the Next Level
LynnAnn’s post-surgery weight loss has brought her total weight lost to nearly 230 pounds, and she’s now experiencing a whole new way of living. “I wish I had done it sooner; it’s changed my whole life,” she shares. “I can really live now — it’s a game changer. It’s like I’m a totally different person; I feel like I’m living a whole new life.”
She continues, “I can move around so much more — I couldn’t walk up the stairs before. Now, I’m exercising, bike riding, and taking a step class.”
Because of her consistency and dedication to making healthier choices and creating a healthier life for herself, LynnAnn is pursuing lasting wellness, feeling more energized, confident and ready to tackle what life brings her way, with a renewed commitment to her well-being. She’s also encouraging her family and friends to eat more nutritiously and improve their lifestyles as well.
LynnAnn feels great and grateful for how Dr. Birkedal and his team supported her throughout her weight-loss journey. When asked if she would recommend bariatric surgery for others to help them achieve their weight-loss goals, LynnAnn confidently shared, “Just do it. Don’t waste time.”
Take a Step Toward a Healthier You
If you’re looking for lasting change and have considered weight-loss surgery, our bariatric specialists are here to answer your questions and offer the whole-person care and support you need to take the next step. Get started today and schedule your consultation with Dr. Birkedal.
