after overeating “his emotions”, Simon Biron, obese, relies on surgery to lose weight

2024-11-11 03:30:00
Simon Biron, in La Roche-sur-Yon, November 5, 2024. DR

At the start of 2025, Simon Biron hopes to lose around a hundred kilos, or a little less than half of his current weight. His decision is made: at 43, this former hotel manager from La Roche-sur-Yon will entrust his body to bariatric surgery, this specialty intended for people with severe obesity. The operation will take place in two stages. The first, called sleevewill reduce his stomach by two thirds. The second, baptized by-passwill consist of a diversion of the circuit from its small intestine to its digestive tract. A new life awaits him, he hopes, far from the torments of everyday life and the poison of stigma. Far, too, from the injunctions of “body positivism”, this trendy movement on social networks encouraging people to feel good, whatever their body shape. “It’s very good to accept yourself as you are, he said. Except that exceeding your normal weight by 60 kilos is dangerous. » He weighs 216, for 1.80 meters.

Simon Biron spent a long time searching for the causes of his hyperphagia, which, on certain evenings, pushed him to ingest to “80 euros McDonald’s”before spending part of the night watching Desperate Housewivesthen set the table again in the early morning. He recalled being bullied in middle school. Since he left his job, thanks to a conventional break, he also knows how stress at work could have exacerbated his pantagruelian appetite. “I have always reacted to frustrations with foodhe explains. Eating soothes me, especially before going to bed, convinced, wrongly, that we sleep better on a full stomach. » The man talks about “force-feeding sessions” pushed to the extreme, until his stomach gave up on its own. “I eat my emotions”he confided to a psychologist.

Two tickets to take the bus

The “click” came three years ago, when, following a health check, Simon Biron stepped on a scale for the first time in a long time. The needle was close to 200 kilos. THE « gros »as he presents himself in the evening, will go up to 232 kilos, not without having tested a number of brands of food supplements, nor trying multiple diets, from the high-protein version to the Paleolithic diet consisting of eating as people did our ancestors. A second trigger occurred in the meantime when faced with the impossibility of sharing a bike ride with her young niece: “It gave me a kick in the butt. »

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**Interview with Simon Biron on His Journey Toward Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery**

**Editor:** Welcome, Simon. Thank you for joining us today. You’ve made a significant decision regarding your health.⁤ Can you share what led you⁢ to ‌consider bariatric ‌surgery?

**Simon Biron:** Thank you for having me. For ⁤many years, I struggled with my weight and​ the associated health ‍risks. ⁢I realized that my excess weight—about 60 kilos over the healthy range—is not just a personal issue ‌but‍ a serious health⁤ concern. ⁢I want to reclaim my ​life and⁣ ensure ‍I can live comfortably and healthily.

**Editor:** You​ mentioned the surgery‍ will be performed in two stages: a sleeve⁤ and​ then a by-pass. Could you briefly explain what these procedures entail?

**Simon Biron:** Certainly. The ​first stage, the sleeve gastrectomy,‌ involves reducing the size ⁢of my stomach by about two-thirds. This‍ will help me feel full⁤ with much smaller portions. The second stage, ⁣the ‌gastric by-pass, will reroute my small intestine to decrease calorie absorption further. Together, these⁤ procedures are designed to ⁣facilitate significant weight loss.

**Editor:**⁢ It’s inspiring to see you taking control of your health. How do ‍you feel about the current body ‌positivity movement, especially as you embark on this journey?

**Simon Biron:**⁢ I believe body⁢ positivity has its merits, ‍encouraging⁤ self-acceptance is important. However, I think it’s crucial to differentiate between accepting​ one’s body and ignoring ​serious health risks. In my case, being significantly overweight poses a danger to ‌my well-being,⁢ and I can’t overlook⁣ that.⁤ I need to prioritize ​my health over societal trends.

**Editor:** That’s a very thoughtful perspective. ⁣As you look ahead to‍ the changes this surgery will bring, what are⁣ your hopes for your future?

**Simon Biron:** I hope to lose around a hundred kilos ‌and, ⁣more importantly,⁣ improve my overall⁣ health and quality ​of life. I want to engage more in⁣ activities I enjoy without the physical limitations‍ brought on by ​my weight. Ultimately, I aim⁢ for a fulfilling life, free‌ from the stigma and challenges that come with ​severe obesity.

**Editor:** ‌Thank you, Simon, for sharing your story with us. Your determination is commendable, and we wish you the best on⁢ your journey to a healthier life.

**Simon Biron:** ​Thank you. I appreciate your support!