Testimonial
I had the DS on July 16, 2004. I weighed in at 479# at surgery day. Today, 7 months later, I am down 142# to 337#. My life has changed so much. Within a month from surgery I was no longer on insulin or any diabetic meds. Even my heart meds have been reduced in number. I am still on CPAP, but I don't think I am ready nor do I want to get rid of that yet. Before surgery I used an electric scooter. I haven't used the thing since January 05. I walk wherever I wanna go. I joined the YMCA on Feb. 1st and now walk the treadmill 4 to 5 days a week. I have started on their Activate America program and will be working with a trainer and have weekly sessions with her for 18 weeks; then biweekly weekly for 18 weeks. They took my body fat percentage and measurements and I cant wait to see how that changes over time. I can do so much more now then ever before. I haven't been this small in 15 years. My goal is to get near 200#. I am hoping with plastic surgery I can get near there. By obtaining that weight I will have lost about 80% of my excess.

I can't say enough for the care I received from Dr. Husted. I was a sick girl going into surgery. Dr. Husted didn't bat an eye. He took my case and didn't make me lose weight before surgery like another doc had insisted I do. Dr. Husted saved my life. I was self-pay. It really isn't as bad as everyone expects. It was the best money I ever spent.

I just can't emphasize to everyone how much this surgery has changed my life. I am no longer a slave to food. My choices have changed. My tastes have changed somewhat. Everyone told me that it was possible that I would hate chocolate after surgery. Well I don't, even though I secretly wish I did at times. Around TOM I am still a chocolate fiend.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to write me.

If you are a SSSMO person like I was, please trust Dr. Husted. He has the skill and expertise to work with us and a support staff who isn't scared of working with the fat.

Live life to the fullest.