Emma Roma Jayne, an Australian influencer, underwent bariatric surgery in 2023 after struggling with her weight for years. Initially hesitant, she recognized this option could help change her relationship with food and lifestyle. Post-surgery, she lost 130 pounds over two years and adopted healthier habits, including working out frequently and altering her diet. Along with physical changes, she experienced shifts in social dynamics, including losing friends, highlighting the complex nature of personal transformation and societal perceptions surrounding weight loss.
"She was like, 'This isn't right. You're 22. You should be enjoying your life and be able to go to the beach whenever you want and feel comfortable.'"
"At first, I was very much like, 'That's cheating. You need to put in the hard work to lose weight.' But I looked at weight loss surgery as a way that I could stop the food noise..."
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