Patient Testimonials
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Many others are like you before and your words can be the one to convince them to take the first step into changing their lives. Inspire others with your story! If you would like to submit a testimonial, please use this form. Laura Beck Date of Operation: December 11, 2006
I struggled with weight since childhood, reaching my highest weight at age 32 = 340 pounds. Being tall (6') sure helped distribute the weight, but I felt horrible. Diabetes had set in, blood pressure was super high and I felt like what I believe now an 80 year old probably feels like. I had lap-band surgery Dec 11 2006 and I believe it saved my life. I lost 80 pounds the first year. I got pregnant and had a baby with no issues at all in 2009 and continued to lose weight after. I have lost a total of 150 pounds and within 9 pounds of being 'normal' on the BMI scale! I am on no medication now and feel wonderful. I would highly recommend Dr. Teel. Christy Nicol Date of Operation: July 13, 2010
My entire adult life, I have been overweight. My maxium weight reaching 268 pounds. Prior to surgery I was wearing a size 22 in jeans and a 3 XL top. Six months later i weighing 181 pounds and have went down to size 7 in juniors and med top. My energy level has improve drasticly. I can keep up with my children and their busy schedules. The comments that I get now are amazing a great boost for anyones self esteem. I love looking in the mirror and getting on the scales and shopping for clothes. I also love stealling my teenager daughters clothes, although she hates it. I am ask all the time if i would have the surgery again and the answer is absolutlely. The surgery has truly change my life. Dr. Teel is amazing. His knowledge and experience are truly remarkable. He is very caring and passionate about his work. he is definately the best doctor I have ever came across. David Haning Date of Operation: February 9, 2009
I remember life before my surgery and it wasn't good. I was born asthmatic and had my fair share of problems with that, but it was later on in life when the problems really began. I struggled with my weight from my later teens on into adulthood. As the years went by things progressively got worse. I developed Sleep Apnea and then things really began to take a turn for the worse. I began having problems with COPD, GERD, Hypertension, and the onset of Sugar Diabetes. I practically lived at Miami Valley Hospital of Dayton, Ohio. I averaged a hospital stay at least once a month, every month, and sometimes twice a month. I was on steriods almost constantly. At one point in my mid 30's a lung specialist told me that if I didn't do something about my weight that I would be dead by age 45. Needless to say, that shook me up. But it still took a while longer for that reallity to actually sink in. Thank God for the excellent Doctors He placed in my life. My pulmonary doctor, Dr. Darmesh Gandhi really worked with me and was very patient with me. What I appreciate most is that he cared enough to level with me about my life. He helped me make the decision to do something about my condition. He referred me to Dr. John Maguire of Premier Metabolic and Bariactric Associates and that's when things began to change. Through prayer and a lot of hard thinking I made the decision to have Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery. I am now happy to say,"My life has never been the same!" God has been so good to me to give me a new lease on life. He gave me some great physcians to help me along the way. I went in on surgery day at 408lbs. I now weigh "180lbs." WOW!!! It's truely amazing! I'm so thankful everyday that I had the surgery done. I've been asked the question several times, "Would you do it again?" My answer is, "Absolutely YES!" The difference in the Asthma is like the difference between Daylight ad Dark. The pre-Diabetes has gone away. The Sleep Apnea has improved significantly, and the Hypertension has as well. Thank God and thank you doctors John Maguire and Darmesh Gandhi for everything. Nathan H Date of Operation: July 14, 2010
After a lifetime of dieting and losing 20 pounds only to gain back 30, over and over my body had reached it's breaking point. I had basically given up , and I could not do it on my own any more. My knees and back would not allow me to exercise and I was now having trouble breathing. As of today I have lost 162 pounds and honestly have never felt better. I have went from not being able to walk more than a mile or so a year ago to now running an average of more than 30 miles a week. My only regret was not having my RNY a lot sooner. Wade M Date of Operation: December 1, 2008
Prior to bariatric surgery, I had many health problems. Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high triglycerides just to name a few. I took over 100 units of two kinds of insulin 5 times a day plus oral diabetes medication, two blood pressure pills, and several pills to control my lipids. My medical problems still out of control, I was given less than 10 years to live. I had been to Mayo clinic and U of M, both outstanding hospitals, but only Premier Metabolic and Bariatric Associates helped me. I had my surgery on 12/1/08 and by 1/14/09, my sugar and lipid levels were normal! No more shots or medications! This was truly a life changing experience. Believe me when I tell you this can change your life too. I started out at 295# and I am now 170#. I have made it to my goal and I tell as many people as I can! It might just save your life too! Chris T Date of Operation: January 30, 2008
I weighed in at 423 pounds. I had tried every diet and diet pill known to mankind. My success was always limited and short lived. I was to the point that I thought I was never going to be able to fit in a restaurant booth, that I would be buying my clothes from magazines and Big and Tall stores forever, and that others would always have to make accommodations when planning family outings. Well! Let me tell you all a true story and (to me) and incredible one! I started my journey by going to an information seminar. I decided to try what I had been researching on the internet for over a year. My insurance company would not pay for my procedure, so I decided I was more important than money and I paid for the surgery myself by refinancing my home. Lets just say the surgery has paid for itself in many other ways…I have been able to ride amusement park rides! I have been able to buy clothes off the rack! I can go out to eat and sit in any booth and I no longer feel like the odd person out when going to family outings. I am indeed a new person! Dr. Teel and his staff have been the best people in the world! They have been nothing less than professional and have never made me feel like I was less important or special than I now feel about myself. It was because of my conviction and albeit desperation that I am where I am now. I wouldn’t change it for the world! Thank you PMBA. Kimberly S Date of Operation: December 5, 2007
I was sick and tired of living my life at 245 lbs. I had temporary success with other weight-loss methods, but none of them worked long-term. After years of yo-yo dieting, gaining back even more weight every time I quit, I just gave up. There?s a widespread stigma that comes with being overweight in our society. It?s sad but real. My self-esteem and self-image wasn?t the only part of me suffering, but so was my health. I w as developing high blood pressure, diabetes; bad cholesterol, arthritis, and depression just to name a few. I experienced the hurt from being overweight every day. I thought I was out of weight loss options. The LAP-BAND? System appealed to me because it was the least invasive weight loss surgery. Best of all, I learned that it was a tool that would teach me to eat much better and take better care of myself. I feel so great about my decision, I needed to lose the weight slowly and make positive lifestyle changes. I remember the day of my surgery. I prayed for God?s grace and power, and then I started to visualize a new thinner, healthier image of me! Since my surgery I started working out, first walking, and now I run four to six miles daily. I work on the 10 floor of my building and I walk up the steps two to three times a day. I never would have imagined myself doing that at 5?3? weighting 245 lbs. I?ve gone from a size 22 dress down to a size 8. I?m elated about the results, I look and feel like a new woman and I?m in control. I?m healthy, happy and loving my life. My social life and occupational life have improved and I?m no longer constrained every day by my weight. Now, I feel empowered and blessed by the Father, because I am the woman I was always meant to be. I?m forever grateful! TONYA D Date of Operation: December 30, 2009
I have been battling obesity for quite some time throughout my life. It finally took its toll on me; I began to suffer the physical affects of obesity. I became hypertensive, borderline diabetic, chronic back pain, depression, high cholesterol, and the list goes on. I became dependent on medications to control every aspect of my health. It was an unhealthy vicious cycle. Then one day I reached 325 lbs and that was it! On December 30, 2008 my life changed. Dr. Teel II was a God send. Thirteen months later and over 145 lbs lighter I am medication free, pain free and full of joy & energy. Choosing to have the Rou-N-Y was like choosing to live again. Lisa B Date of Operation: September 8, 2008
Just like most people with weight problems, I tried many different diets over the years. Most of them worked for a time, but then the weight came back on plus more. Finally, when my health began to suffer because of my weight, I began to look at having surgery. After carefully looking at all my options, I, along with the help of Dr. Maguire, chose to have the Roux En Y procedure. The process leading to the actual surgery date took about 5 months to complete. It was sooooooo worth the wait. When I was obese, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol just to name a few, and was on medication to support all of those diseases. It is a shame that being overweight can cause all of those life threatening diseases. As a result of my surgery and weight loss, I now am off all of those medications and all of those health problems are gone! I had a few complications while in the hospital, bumps in the road if you will, but once I was discharged home, it has been smooth sailing. With the support of my family, friends, and Dr. Maguire, I am forever grateful to be a sucess story. I am so happy with my decision to have the surgery and would do it again in a heartbeat! I am very thankful to Dr. Maguire and his staff. The support you feel from the office is amazing, and knowing that you can talk to someone 24/7 if you have concerns is comforting. The support group has been a very important part of my success and I still, after 18 months, look forward to the 2nd Tuesday of the month to see all the life long friends I've made thanks to the sugery. Christine H Date of Operation: October 2, 2006
I shared the same dieting disappointments with the most of you. Until I made the careful decision to have weight loss surgery performed by Dr John Maguire, I would not have been sent on this wonderful journey of seeing my body transform into someone I really like to see in the mirror. It's funny how years have gone by before now and mirrors were my enemy, but no longer........I really love who I see now. I feel so healthy and have so much energy. Years ago, I never imagined myself working out at the gym, let alone wearing a two piece bathing suit! And yes , I do have a slight scar from my surgery, but to me it's a beautiful scar and I am proud to share my testimony when people ask about it:-) I am living life and loving it!! |