If you, or someone you know, has ever considered gastric bypass surgery, then listening to Episode 3 of the Get Healthy 360 Podcast is a must!

Kris Ferguson MD speaks with Julie Stender about her gastric bypass surgery.   It is a deeply personal account of a gastric bypass success story, but don’t think for a second that it was easy!  Julie discusses the risks involved with the procedure, the difficult decisions she needed to make prior to going ahead with it, and her life since.

Following the procedure, Julie had to go on an all-liquid diet.  Since her surgery, Julie has lost over 200 lbs and is enjoying a new life.  Listen in to find out how her life has changed, and if she recommends that others consider the procedure.

For more information, check out Julie’s Instagram page at @refiningme0405_rny

These are some incredible photos of Julie’s transformation pre and post gastric bypass surgery.