"My husband and I went to Tidewater Bariatrics' orientation class and decided that day to do it. I've now lost 60 pounds and John has lost 120 pounds in only 7 months. We tried other diets before and even lost up to 40 pounds, but it all came back and then some. The main failure was doing it by ourselves. Now we're doing it with the support of Dr. Gaglione, her staff, and through interaction with other classmates who are going through the program with us. It absolutely makes a big difference. Dr. Gaglione and her staff are fantastic. They provide insight, nutritional education, and valuable feedback. They all show how much they care and with their help and encouragement, success in the program is inevitable.

"Our everyday lives have been positively impacted and dramatically changed by the program and our rapid weight loss. At one point, John and I didn't even go shopping at the mall or enjoy a walk because he was not able to walk for more than 10 minutes without stopping to rest. He consistently experienced joint pain and fatigue. But now, everything is different. We enjoy these and many new physical activities, and our energy level is much higher. In fact, we joined a fitness center and are exercising regularly. We have participated in a 5K race and within a month we plan to run/walk a 10K! John and I have even started playing tennis. We look so much better and feel much more alive and vibrant.

"Tidewater Bariatrics and the HMR program has impacted and improved so many aspects of our lives. However, the most important improvement has been with our health. We both strongly believe we've increased the quality of our lives and substantially increased the length of our lives. Prior to starting the program, John had a medical problem called edema and was on the drug Lasix. Due to the weight loss, he's off that medication, the edema is gone, and we both are relieved about that. His blood pressure also dropped significantly, which has decreased his chance of having a stroke or suffering a heart attack.

"Thank you, Dr. Gaglione and your entire staff for providing us both with a way to regain the true gift of healthier and happier lives!"

Kathy and John Monsman
Husband and wife patients