"When you are pushing 400 pounds, like I was, life sucks. I failed miserably for years at losing weight and dieting. My marriage was falling apart, my parents were embarrassed of me, and I was short-tempered with my children. It was extremely difficult to climb up my stairs or to tie my shoes. I could no longer look in the mirror because I HATED myself. Suicide went through my mind on a daily basis. I had turned down the thought of gastric bypass surgery in the past because I thought gastric bypass, or any bariatric surgery, would give me a life of chronic nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and/or diarrhea. Well, everything changed when I hit my rock bottom. I could barely walk. Every step was agony. That’s when I decided I WANTED GASTRIC BYPASS, EVEN WITH ALL THE VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. I didn’t care. I was either going to get this surgery or I wanted to end my life. I found Dr. Frantzides online and met with him. Our first meeting was almost 3 hours long! He was such a genuine and compassionate man. He took his time with me and explained every aspect of the surgery. Within 4 weeks of our 1st meeting, (and all the appropriate tests, bloodwork, EKG’s and x-rays of course) I had Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery. Recovery was fast, but most importantly… I NEVER HAD ANY NAUSEA, STOMACH CRAMPING, VOMITING or DIARRHEA! NOT ONCE. NOTHING. I’m being completely honest. Other than feeling full faster than I used to, I feel like I never had surgery. Dr. Frantzides always preserves the VAGUS NERVE when he re-sections your stomach, and because of this, NONE of his patients get “Dumping Syndrome”. I couldn’t be happier. I have lost over 100 pounds so far in 8 months post-surgery. I’m eating healthy and actually enjoy exercise. My marriage has turned around and I’m finally learning to love myself again. My only complaint is, I wish I had done this years ago. Dr. Frantzides is the best. "
