Tracy Lost 100 Pounds and is Living Well

Since she was young, Tracy had always enjoyed dancing. But after gaining quite a bit of weight in her forties, she increasingly chose to sit out the dance. Life stresses caused her to seek comfort in food and eating out. As her weight climbed to more than 200 pounds on her five-foot frame, her health began to suffer with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, acid reflux, depression and the threat of diabetes. Her doctors suggested she consider bariatric surgery, and Tracy was delighted to learn it was available at Owensboro Health, in her hometown.

Before her gastric bypass surgery in September 2022, Tracy focused on the resources provided by the Owensboro Health Weight Management team to mentally prepare and make the lifestyle changes needed for long-term success. “Weight-loss surgery has been a life-changing experience,” Tracy says. “Dr. Alapati and Caitlin made me feel so comfortable, and the entire team was supportive and responsive.”

More than a year later, Tracy has lost 100 pounds and is living a happier, healthier life. “I have much more energy and confidence to do the things I love,” she says. “In fact, I feel like dancing!”