Valerie Withrow

I have been struggling with my weight since College. I tried many diets and exercise but could only lose 20 lbs. I decided to do the surgery in 2010 and approached my doctor. After my referral through Kaiser I went to 3 months of classes where I lost 28 pounds. It took another 3 months to get a surgery date. My doctor was very thorough and did a good job. I have lost a total of 78 pounds since my journey began. I've been at a standstill and am making some changes in my diet plan as well as exercise. The first few months were hard but I feel good for the most part. I hope to get to 140-150 pounds and maintain. Still have 60 pounds to go.