Steven, Actual Patient

Steven, 196 pounds, before the Medi-Weightloss Clinics^® program.

I welcomed 2008 weighing 196 pounds on my 5'9" small boned body with a 19" neck and 44" waist. I felt awful and looked much older than my 66 years. My doctor advised me to go on a diet and begin exercising at the YMCA. I had never been on a diet in my life and was never over weight until about five years ago after retiring to a much less active lifestyle. My friends noticed the negative changes in my appearance and somewhat depressed personality as I continued gaining weight, and a few of them mentioned it to me. My biggest problems were that I began feeling weak and tired all the time, and had elevated triglycerides and cholesterol.

My barber mentioned to me that her husband lost 40 pounds on the Medi-Weightloss Clinics^® program and told me where the nearest office was located. On April 30, 2008, I decided to stop by there and ask for a brochure. The minute I walked in the door I was greeted by a very friendly staff of young ladies who introduced me to the doctor on duty, Dr. Abi, who invited me to come into her office and tell her about my health. I had two stents placed in my heart three years ago so before proceeding, the doctor telephoned my cardiologist to obtain his approval for me to enter the Medi-Weightloss Clinics^® regimen. He completely OK'd the medications and protein diet. Then she explained the program to me and said if I would enroll and follow the prescribed program I could reach my goal of 165 pounds by August, 2008. I accepted her challenge because I was ready to change my attitude and appearance as soon as possible. I was frustrated with being sick to my stomach, tired and obese in appearance.

Today is August 25, 2008, and I have completed phase one of the program, and am in the second week of the second phase. I not only achieved my 165 pound original goal but exceeded it and now weigh 154 pounds. I lost 42 pounds during Stage One of the diet, 36 pounds of which were fat and six pounds of water.

Steven Wood, 154 pounds, after the Medi-Weightloss Clinics^® program.

I am no longer obese, have no more problems with my digestive system, awaken every morning at 6:30 a.m. with lots of energy, and feel great all day long, never tiring of my routine. I continue to rapid walk on my treadmill 3.5 miles per day which takes one hour each morning after my breakfast. I have not gained any weight since transitioning from phase one to phase two of the Medi-Weightloss Clinics^® program.

This entire experience has been the most positive thing I've ever done for myself. The staff of nurses and doctors at Medi-Weightloss Clinics^® continue to embrace me as a member of their team. My self esteem has improved and I have no more depression that resulted from my appearance and sick stomach. My friends and family have all been very supportive for which I'm most grateful. I never told my primary care physician about my decision to enroll at Medi-Weightloss Clinics^® until after I finished phase one. I went by her office for a regularly scheduled visit during which I was weighed by her nurse. The doctor and her nurse were totally shocked by my 42 pound weight loss and asked me all about the Medi-Weightloss Clinics^® weight loss program.

You will be very HAPPY after you meet your goals, and it is a very small investment to ensure many long years of a much better life. Good Luck!

— Steven