| On March 25, 2008, I had RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery with Dr. Donald Hess at Boston Medical Center. The surgery changed my life. At the time, I was pre-diabetic with hypertension, sleep apnear, gout, bone spurs, and couldn't walk for 10 minutes without being winded and having chest pains. I come from a family that has always struggled with obesity, and with life expectancy only into the 60s because of heart-disease related deaths. At 35, with death breathing down my neck, I chose to have weight loss surgery. The question I get asked most often is: "Would you do it again?" My answer is always, "YES. In a heartbeat." This surgery changed my life. Not only did it rid me of ALL of my co-morbidities, but I now live an active life full of dance and music. I founded and choreograph a very popular burlesque and cabaret show, and I can be found swing and salsa dancing almost every weekend. Since the surgery, I've also become a Board Member for the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America, a weekly radio host for The Backstage Pass Radio Program, and a very active advocate for obesity-related issues, most important to me being obesity sensitivity training in the medical community. I am also an active member of The Obestiy Action Coalition. You can find me and all of my websites below. Many thanks for watching and for your continued support and love! xo -Taunia Backstage Pass Radio (WLS/Gastric Bypass Radio): www.backstagepassradio.com Diva Taunia Website www.divataunia.com Diva ... |
