WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE

I'm Cortni - and I'm a chaos tornado of love who sings her way through life and can't resist a good book.
I had my SADI-S (Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal bypass with Sleeve) surgery on February 15, 2022. My highest weight just months before was 411 lbs. I was barely able to walk, out of shape, I hadn't been to a regular doctor in years, and I was truly scared about the longevity (and quality) of my life.
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When my best friend Allyson shared that she needed weight loss surgery to be on a heart transplant list, I knew instantly that I could both support her and take a pivotal step in my personal health. Six months later, and we were both sharing our post-op stories with our viewers.
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I'm a cat mom, married to my sweet husband, Rob, and loving life in the taco-city of Central TX! I love to travel, make a mean picture wall, and have an uncanny ability to find four-leaf clovers!
I'm Allyson - a person who loves bright crazy patterns, a challenging escape room and laughing way too loud.
I had my Gastric Sleeve (VSG) surgery on February 24, 2022. I scheduled surgery after a follow up cardiology appointment where I was told I was in Stage C Heart Failure. My doctors shared that not only would weight loss surgery would allow me to be eligible for a transplant, it would potentially delay the need for that surgery by years.
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After a number of surgeries over the past decade, this journey has been one that has been surprisingly emotional and I am so thankful for the support of my immediate and greater community.
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I love to paint, make, cook, and exercise my creativity in all ways, and have two large dogs that I love to go on walks with. You can catch me enjoying culture through museums, shows, and more, and I am always down for a good sports game!

Get to know us
11
THE NUMBER OF YEARS WE'VE BEEN FRIENDS
6
THE NUMBER OF PETS WE HAVE (2 DOGS, 4 CATS)
79
THE NUMBER OF POST-OP TRIPS WE HAVE DREAMED UP
ALLYSON FAVORITES
TV SHOW:
Survivor + Bosch
BOOK:
The Reacher series and the Renee Ballard series
SONG:
Always have a new one and my music is all over the map!
FOOD:
Currently anything paired with Tzatziki sauce
PLACE TO TRAVEL:
I am truly happy by oceans
and mountains and have
serious wanderlust
GAME:
Sequence
CORTNI FAVORITES
TV SHOW:
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
BOOK:
Currently it's anything by
TJ Klune
SONG:
Crowded Table by
The Highwomen
FOOD:
Meatballs! Really anything with sauce
PLACE TO TRAVEL:
Can I +1 Allyson's? Bring me by the water or to the mountains and I am so happy
GAME:
Tenzi