Geoff Wolf - The Athlete Inside

Geoff Wolf was one of “those people” who claimed there was not enough time in a day to exercise. Between running the family business with his father and brother and raising two young kids, exercise was never a priority. But since losing 180 pounds after Dr. Norbert Richardson performed his January 2005 Roux-en-Y surgery, Geoff is now “that person” who tells others they need to make the time for exercise because exercise for Geoff is now a way of life.

It was in 2004, after visiting the family doctor, that 34-year-old Geoff realized he needed to make drastic changes in his life or his children would grow up without their father. The doctor said, “you are on high blood pressure medication, anti-depressants and your blood sugar is out of control. You will be dead by the time you reach your forties.” Geoff said, “The thought of my kids going through their lives without their Daddy is too unbelievable.” After countless unsuccessful diets, and spending a few months researching weight loss surgery, Geoff knew what he needed to do to get his health back. “My insurance company would not cover the surgery,” Geoff said. “I paid for the surgery myself and it was the best money I ever spent.” Read the rest of Geoff's story in the Exercise and Fitness Forum.