Newfound health and weight loss allows Tidewater Bariatrics patient to compete in half marathon

CHESAPEAKE, VA, August 31, 2008 -- Overweight and asthmatic, Denise Rose of Virginia Beach never imagined she'd be participating in a half marathon.

Yet, Denise was one of 16,000 runners and walkers from all 50 states and more than 19 countries to participate in the 8th Annual Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon in Virginia Beach today.

Denise Rose of Virginia Beach finished the 8th Annual Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon after Tidewater Bariatrics in Chesapeake helped her lose weight and taught her healthy living habits.

"Wow! I just completed a half marathon in Virginia Beach," she exclaimed shortly afterward, beaming with pride and satisfaction. "A year ago, I would have never dreamed I could do this."

Denise sought weight management help in May 2007 from Tidewater Bariatrics, a medical weight loss clinic in Chesapeake, Va. Within seven months of medical feedback, weekly classes, meal replacements and physical activity, her weight loss reached 50 pounds and she went from a size 16 to a size 8. She has continued to maintain her new weight for nine months.

"Because I was overweight, a half marathon or any activity like that was completely impossible for a long, long time," she said. "But now, with my new healthy lifestyle thanks to Tidewater Bariatrics, it is a reality."

It was Denise's weight loss health educator at Tidewater Bariatrics who sparked her interest in the marathon. "She always talks about 5ks, 10Ks and marathons," Denise said. "She is very positive and made me believe if I set my mind to it, I could do it... and I did! I signed up and never looked back. I am sure this is the first of many more marathons."












About Tidewater Bariatrics
Tidewater Bariatrics in Chesapeake is a medical weight loss center that specializes in the medical treatment of overweight and obese individuals in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Hampton Roads. By introducing a Bariatric physician into the weight loss process, individuals gain access to a doctor's knowledge, prescription medication to help reach goals, and the specialization to treat even the most complicated cases including those with diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, sleep apnea or cancer. The weight loss clinic health care team also provides individuals with the latest education on healthy living, nutrition, weight management, weight loss programs, exercise, meal replacement programs, alternatives to bariatric surgery, and wellness in order to loss weight and bring about the lifestyle changes necessary for lifelong success.

Margaret M. Gaglione, MD, FACP
757-644-6819
Email: doctor@twb4u.com