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NEW START

            In May 2006, I made the decision to contact Dr. Kerendian’s office for starting the Optifast program. I knew Optifast is a very good program from prior experience. In the early 1980’s I was over 400 pounds (I worked for Weber’s bread and Dolly Madison and I ate well).  I heard of a program called Optifast which was a rapid weight loss program that would be under a physicians care. I contacted Gallatin Medical Center in Downey California, which at that time offered the program. I began the Optifast program and I lost over 200 pounds and was able to maintain a healthy weight until recently. Optifast not only provided away to lose weight, but also educated the participants on healthy eating and exercise.  I was able to go on with my life with a career in Law enforcement for nearly 20 years.

In 2004 I was injured in an accident at work and had one operation which had failed. I began to slowly gain weight. This was due to my inactivity and the beginning of unhealthy eating habits once again. Throughout the following several years I again began to gain weight as I had in the 1980’s. In April 2006 I was diagnosed with Hypertensive heart disease, four bulging discs in my lower back, both knees torn meniscus and obesity. I weighed in at 330 pounds my blood pressure was 160/110. I would get shaky and light headed craving sugar. I was not feeling good physically or mentally, since I seen myself once again where was I before overweight and very unhealthy. I was FAT. I was in a life threatening situation. I had tried many different programs over the last year attempting to lose weight. I used over the counter weight loss pills, pills to bind the fat, pills to block carbohydrates, pills to speed up my metabolism. I considered bariatric surgery and decided that was not for me.  I remembered Optifast was the only solution that had worked before.

I went on the internet and discovered Delight Medical. Delight Medical was located in Beverly Hills California and one day a week Thursdays in Bakersfield. I live in the Tehachapi Mountains approximately 1 hour drive away from Bakersfield. I pondered the thought for several hours on a Thursday. I began to reason away why I could wait another week or month. But then it hit me. I was playing with my life. I was no different then someone on drugs or alcohol reasoning away why they do not need help at that time in their life. I needed an intervention.  I called Delight Medical and made that appointment. In my first visit with the staff and Dr. Kerendian, I knew I was going to over come lose the weight and once again keep it off.  I was willing to commit myself to this program which provided me a very healthy way to lose weight and reeducate my life to healthy living. I enjoyed my weekly visits to the office the other participants as well as the staff were very encouraging to me.

In November 2006 I lost over 100 pounds and now I have my life back. In my birthday suit I weigh in at 215 pounds. My goal is to weigh 215-220 pounds firming up with exercise over time as I reintegrate back to a normal lifestyle. I have so much more energy. In fact when you start Optifast you will notice your energy level increases amazingly right from the start. I have dropped from size 3x large shirts to large and 48 inch waist pants down to 34 inches in the waist. I feel better since I am eating more nutritious foods. I am not wearing down the furniture at home or else where. It is easier just to put my shoes on, get in or out of a car and just to walk around a store. I am no longer out of breath as I was before in short walks. I don’t feel my heart pounding as it did before. My cholesterol is great. My blood pressure has been normal. I no longer get shaky or lightheaded from not eating sugar.  It is easier for me to stand up with the disability in my knees and back.  My activity is still limited due to my knees and lower back but I am able to cope much easier now and I will now get more miles out of them. My stamina has increased greatly just ask my wife. I am now able to catch my wife around the house much easier, this has been a great benefit to our marriage. I hope my losing the weight also encourages others as their dedication has encouraged me. I have not even had a fast food meal and I do not feel deprived I feel victory. Optifast gives you a fresh start with life. I have added years to my life and to my family. I know I will never gain the weight back again with discipline and the knowledge I leaned from Optifast to maintain a healthy vibrant lifestyle. I feel not only accountable to myself and family but also to Dr. Kerendian and his staff for their encouragement, dedication, never once did they miss a day driving all the way from Los Angeles so others may achieve their goals for a healthier life. I am always asked how did I do it lose the weight. I direct them to the Optifast program and tell them now is the time for a healthier life. The choice is ours.

Thank you,