PATIENT STORY
FRANCESCA
My name is Francesca, I’m 42 and I used to be obese. I decided to be operated by Doctor Marinari in June 2018 and so far I have lost 57 kg.
“My son told me something that hurt me but made me feel confident at the same time, as I knew he was really satisfied about his mother’s change. He told me about how he used to be ashamed of me when I was picking him up from school while now, he’s proud of me. This made me feel really good.”
PATIENT STORY
My weight always used to negatively affect my daily life. I had physical but especially emotional constraints. I opted for bariatric surgery after years failing with several diets. I weighed more and more, and this worsened after having 2 kids. I was hiding myself and avoiding going out. When I had to, I was always looking for places I could reach by car. At the same time, food was my greatest obsession, I was thinking about it all the time. Obesity was such a problem for me that I isolated myself from everything and everybody. I constantly felt judged by everybody. Bariatric surgery drastically changed my life. I got full mobility back and I enjoy walking and doing sports. My approach to food also changed: it is now a secondary thing; I’m sated with small portions and I could avoid eating if I wanted. My healthier relationship with food makes me more relaxed.
LIFE BEFORE SURGERY
Before surgery, I had several daily difficulties. It was hard for me to even tie my shoelaces. I struggled dressing my children up. I was almost depressed. I couldn’t accept myself anymore, I couldn’t dress as I wished. Doing sports was impossible for me. I had a lot of extra-weight and I wasn’t even able to take a bike ride because of it. Now everything is easier for me, even walking is completely different.
HOW FRANCESCA’S LIFE HAS CHANGED
Surgery made me a different person. I didn’t change only in the way I look, but in my character too. I started being confident, free, spontaneous and peaceful. This makes me less aggressive, while I used to often struggle with anger. I enjoy going out, I enjoy dressing nicely and make an appearance.
My son told me something that hurt me but made me feel confident at the same time, as I knew he was really satisfied about his mother’s change. He told me about how he used to be ashamed of me when I was picking him up from school while now, he’s proud of me. This made me feel really good.
The surgery made me feel good, I live better now. I’m comfortable with myself and others.
It’s a path to be followed with commitment and motivation, but I can ensure that after a few months the first results will be noticeable. I asked myself: “why didn’t you do it before?”
I used to be third-grade obese, now I achieved my ideal weight and I am extremely happy I reached this goal.
