Tonya lost 60 pounds in one year and built healthier habits after ESG

Dieting and exercising alone didn’t work for me. As an emotional eater juggling several jobs, I struggled to find the time and motivation to exercise consistently. I turned to weight-loss injections for two years and experienced remarkable results, but also a four-day hospitalization due to gastroenteritis. I regained weight and ended up weighing more than I had before starting the injections.

I knew I needed a different approach — one that offered the potential for lasting results. As I researched my options, I came across treatments that reported results lasting approximately one year. My research eventually led me to Everself, formerly known as Bariendo. What caught my attention was their information about long-term results, including evidence of outcomes tracked for up to ten years at that time.

Everself also offered a level of support that appealed to me: a personalized plan developed with guidance from a registered dietitian and nurse practitioner over the course of a year, along with a virtual consultation with my doctor before the procedure so I could ask any remaining questions. I felt informed and supported as I considered taking this major step. From my very first phone call, the person who assisted me was patient, professional, and efficient. That positive first impression helped me feel ready to take the leap!

I returned to work just three days after my procedure. Although I’ll admit I didn’t yet have the energy I needed, I persevered. I also learned that eating smaller amounts more frequently worked better for me as I adjusted to my smaller stomach. Over time, I’ve continued learning to listen to my body and recognize when I’ve had enough to avoid discomfort.

The procedure didn’t eliminate my emotional eating, and I recognize that this is something I must continue to address. However, because I need to eat less to remain comfortable, I’ve found that this has also helped me make progress in managing that habit.

Choosing Everself was the right decision for me. My journey is ongoing, and I’m still learning, adjusting, and building healthier habits. For me, this experience has been about more than weight loss; it has been about finding an approach that fits my life and gives me a path forward.