Weight before surgery: 461 lbs
Weight loss in 8 month: 146 lbs
November 2009
Before Surgery life was always rough. I was always wondering, "Will that chair support me, will I fit in that seat, will they have my size, and will my heart last until my 50th birthday."
I had tried every fad diet and exercise. My last attempt only yielded a 24lb drop in eight months. I knew I needed to do something, and when I started to see people die due to weight related issues my eyes opened up to the possibility of weight loss surgery.
I had heard about Dr. Rita Anderson through some friends and decided to attend one of her seminars. After only 10 minutes of hearing her speak, I knew that this was the surgeon I wanted to trust my life with.
Surgery was easier than I had expected and recovery has been amazing. I was back to work in three weeks and felt back to normal in only six.
I have a ton of energy now and I have a renewed sense of self confidence. Losing 150 pounds has put a whole new outlook on life. I am at the gym now five days a week and I have no hesitations to travel for work. Before surgery I was hesitant to get on a plane, but now I have no issues sitting in a plane seat. I no longer require the seatbelt extender… in fact; I have to tighten the belt!
Kettering Weight Loss Surgery program is there for you every step of the way. A surgeon performs a procedure on your stomach, but not on your brain, and that's where the support staff at Kettering steps in. I've learned that you need to build a support team that will be there for you every step of the way. Family and friends become key in your success. The surgery is not a do all, fix all, and by no means is it a get out of jail card. You are only as successful as you want to be. The Kettering Weight Loss Surgery Program staff has been there for me when I needed them. Their pre-op classes and post op support groups are invaluable tools that have helped me become the success story I am.
I no longer spend my life contemplating if there will be enough room for me! I have a whole different outlook on life. I would refer this surgery to anyone. I joke that I am waiting on my toaster because I have sent so many referrals to Dr. Anderson and the Kettering Weight Loss Surgery program.
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