Dr. Brousard's Weightwise Seminar

I just want everyone to know it is well worth the time to attend the weightwise seminar in Edmond, Ok.  Dr Brousard's seminar was extremely informative.  You can tell what a patient and caring doctor he is.  He stayed late to answer all questions and made everyone comfortable to ask about any related subject.  It helped to further convince me that this is the way  to go to finally achieve a life long, life style change.  My brother had the sleeve done by Dr Walton at the same facility and is doing fantastic.  He is 100% sold on his procedure.  Thank you for the seminar.

Congrats on taking the 1st step on your lifelong journey! You will NOT regret your decision to have this done, nor will you regret your decision to go to Dr. B. I've said it before, and I will say it again... I LOVE THAT MAN!!! (yes, my hubby is aware!) LOL!

Seriously though, Best of luck to you and keep us posted on your progress! We'll make room on the loser's bench for ya! ;)

Hugs!
Angie

Dear Angie,  Thanks so much for your response  and congratulations on your tremenedous loss.  You must feel like a new person.  It's so good to hear from veterans and heros that have gone before us and their success.

Because my brother used Dr Walton, I had my one on one visit with him this past Thurs.  Because my BMI is 32 he wants me to do the program for a couple of months before giving me the green light on surgery.  I guess they normally don't do it below BMI of 35.  You know, after a life time of diets that I lose weight and then eventually gain it back plus even a little more, I am too depressed to do another one.  (Knowing the ugly outcome.)  I am convinced this is my last hope for making it finally a life-time change that I don't  backslide on again.  Isn't that what it's all about.....a lifetime change?  And isn't this the tool to help us maintain it?  I also get depressed thinking about what possible additional health problems I will develop if my BMI becomes even greater just to be obese enough to qualify for surgery.  I would like to stop it now....while it is still just high blood pressure & high cholesterol.  I would like to have the sleeve, especially since cash pay is reduced right now.  Which procedure did you select?

At any rate I think both Dr B & Dr W are both great and a person can't go wrong with either one.  I will be looking for you at weightwise and possibly the support groups.  Thanks for being a doll of encouragement.  Hugs back!  EsmeAnna

I used Dr. B and I too, love that man.  I had my surgery in Feb and have lost over 70 lbs. and feel great.  It was the best decision that I ever made and well worth the $$ since I was self pay.  Good luck.

I certainly understand a lifetime of yo-yo dieting and failed attempts at diets. I know I could not take it anymore and with a BMI of 60(?) I didn't have much of a choice. My life depended on it. Yes, it is about a lifetime of changes and about a tool that will help you make it a lifetime of changes. However, the doctor knows best and does not want to subject you to unnecessary surgical risks. Most people with a BMI over 35 are facing much more serious risks than what the surgery would present. Their pre-op program is very good and very aggressive. If he determines you do not need the surgery, I am confident that with the weightwise program you can still be successful. You just have to stick with it. Although, MOST diets work long term.... if you just stick with it. So, not a good point, I get that. I do hope you are able to have the surgery and enjoy the life you deserve. If not, everything happens for a reason. I highly recommend you do not try to gain weight just to have the surgery. I can not see how that would benefit you in any way.

I, too, opted for the sleeve! It truly is an AMAZING tool!

Best of luck to you!
Angie

I am joining the "love Dr. B" bandwagon!!  Awesome Dr., Awesome Facitlity, Awesome SUCCESS~~~~