The prospect of a major, life-changing event like weight loss surgery, is an emotionally charged experience filled with great excitement and fear of the unknown. Aby (@abyinreallife) is embarking on the journey of a lifetime next week. She chats with the @doctorxdietitian as she prepares for her gastric bypass.

Aby opens up to Dr. Dovec and Hannah, RD about her upbringing as an adoptee, love and loss, and her darkest moments in vulnerable detail. She’s been putting in the difficult work with her therapist and feels strong and confident on her quest for bariatric surgery. We are cheering her on from the front row!

She dishes about her reasons, dealing with the haters while embracing the tremendous support. Aby’s story will resonate and help inspire others who are on the fence about fighting for their health, too.