"I'm just like you! I grew up thin all my life until I got married. Slowly the weight crept up 2-3lbs a year, 27yrs later BAM! I'm now 194 & 5'2 with DM2, HTN, fatty liver and so on ( I'm also 46 & a size 16). So here it is 2013 and I say to myself NO MORE, I've got to do something, I don't want to get past 200, I'll never come down! So I started researching MD's in my area and Dr Pterson was at the top of the list, then I went to his website & signed up for a free seminar. I met his staff, they were wonderful and made me feel welcomed. The class was very informative, I learned things that I had never considered or even thought about. Dr Peterson spoke at the seminar, had a Q&A session and even stuck around after to answer any individual questions anyone had. I never felt like "get them in & out" or rushed, it was the opposite, he & his staff were so patient with everyone. 1-3-13 I went in for my consultation, 2/19/13 I had my surgery (no complications, no pain -only took pain meds in hospital -did NOT need any at home). I was back to work 1wk later. Today I weigh 150. I take NO meds as of the day of my surgery, I don't need them. My A1C 6wks post op was 5.3 and I am so happy. I wish I would have done this years ago (and you will feel the same). My knees don't hurt, I can move without joint pain. I now Zumba. I cannot thank Dr. Peterson enough for I feel a second chance at a healthy life. I know I was not happy where I was at and now I'm VERY happy (I can move, be active and not be tired or breathing heavy). If you are not sure this is for you or scared or not sure your insurance covers this procedure, take a moment & go to a seminar (it free and your questions will be answered) , then you can make the decision on how do you want to move forward with the rest of your life. You have 1 life & 1 body (that needs work because you -like me messed it up, guess what Dr. Peterson is helping me get my old better body back! Today I wear a size 10-12, I have a lot of energy and I'm blessed!"
