HomeSuccess StoriesWeight Loss Surgery Removed Layers of Shame for Kristin Petolino-Szilagyi gwhqadmin October 20, 2009 Success Stories 4 Comments 4 Responses Sharon Hinshillwood October 24, 2009 Your story brought me to tears. You are a great success story.I do understand what you said about getting your life back. I also had the surgery but regained some back. I admire you for keeping your wight off. You look beautiful. Thankyou for sharing your story with everyone. Take Care Sharon from N.J. kristin November 20, 2009 Sharon, thank you so much.. i didnt even know this story was published! thank you sooo much for your kind words! Its normal for us to regain some weight back! I could not have been as succsusful without the hel and suport from my WLS family!! Rene Schultz, RN November 20, 2009 Kristin, you are the poster girl for successful weight loss surgery! You have taken accountability for your life and your surgery. As you know, maintaining weight loss takes dedication and a committment to lifestyle changes. Continue to encourage those around you that may have some weight regain. There’s hope folks- “back on track” support groups should be a key piece of any weight loss surgery program you are involved in. If this is not in place- question the quality and experience of where you are having surgery. Bariatric surgery is just a tool- not a fix. You just need to learn how to use the “tool”. Good Luck. Kristin September 7, 2011 Rene, I realize this is years later but thank you. I have been maintaining my weight loss and at almost 9 years post-op not an easy task!
Sharon Hinshillwood October 24, 2009 Your story brought me to tears. You are a great success story.I do understand what you said about getting your life back. I also had the surgery but regained some back. I admire you for keeping your wight off. You look beautiful. Thankyou for sharing your story with everyone. Take Care Sharon from N.J.
kristin November 20, 2009 Sharon, thank you so much.. i didnt even know this story was published! thank you sooo much for your kind words! Its normal for us to regain some weight back! I could not have been as succsusful without the hel and suport from my WLS family!!
Rene Schultz, RN November 20, 2009 Kristin, you are the poster girl for successful weight loss surgery! You have taken accountability for your life and your surgery. As you know, maintaining weight loss takes dedication and a committment to lifestyle changes. Continue to encourage those around you that may have some weight regain. There’s hope folks- “back on track” support groups should be a key piece of any weight loss surgery program you are involved in. If this is not in place- question the quality and experience of where you are having surgery. Bariatric surgery is just a tool- not a fix. You just need to learn how to use the “tool”. Good Luck.
Kristin September 7, 2011 Rene, I realize this is years later but thank you. I have been maintaining my weight loss and at almost 9 years post-op not an easy task!
