Comments on: Weight Loss Surgery and Joanne Brown: A Winning Match

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:11:48 +0000

Hi, I am so excited to read your story.It’s very encouraing to me. I will have my surgery December 17th,2009. Of course I am a little scared. It’s almost unbelievable that things will be this wonderful. I can’t wait to make my life even better than it already is.

By: Bariatric Girl

Bariatric Girl — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:56:39 +0000

Way to go Joanne!! You ARE an inspiration and I’m so happy to see you and your story here so that others will know this journey is possible.
hugs, Yvonne

By: Mandie

Mandie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:45:31 +0000

You are truly and inspiration to me!

By: Alison Astair

Alison Astair — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:34:26 +0000

I just wanted to attest to the miraculous change in Joanne! I’m one of her closest friends and have watched this transformation. It’s funny, but I never really saw her as fat but when I look at the “fat” picture, I don’t recognize her!
What I love the most is the way her outlook on life has changed. She is able to see more beauty in the world and is so willing to help others. She has set limitations for herself in both the “food category” and also the emotional category!
Joanne has always had the most wonderful personality and sense of humor! That hasn’t changed, thank goodness! But I can say that she’s happier and just goes with the flow of life in a more peaceful way.
I hope that anyone reading this is inspired by her story. She is an inspiration to me in every way!

By: Michelle McDonald

Michelle McDonald — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:57:41 +0000

Joanne, thank you so much for sharing your story! I am very worried about regaining the weight I have lost with the lapband and your story showed me that I need to get back to basics and stop cheating with sugar and other processed foods. You are truly an inspiration!

By: Kathyann Bodell

Kathyann Bodell — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:00:27 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story Joanne, I too keep focus by the fear of regaining weight. I am almost at goal only being out 10 months post op of having the RYN and I know I must remain focused every day for the rest of my life to battle my food addiction as it is my disease.

By: Sharon Hinshillwood

Sharon Hinshillwood — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:38:45 +0000

You look wonderful Joanne. I also had the surgery in 2004. You deserve all the best in life. Take care. Sharon in New Jersey.