Beth-Maree 31 - Gastric Bypass

I was morbidly obese, suffered from chronic illnesses, depression and low esteem when I decided to go ahead with a gastric bypass. I weighed in over 156kgs, wore size 30 clothes and was only 163cm tall. For years I struggled to lose weight with all sorts of diets but only ever put more on.

Seven years ago I saw Michael while he was practising in Invercargill. He then suggested a gastric band. Being unable to afford this procedure I deposited it to the back of my mind. Then two years ago I came in to some money and my first thought was to have the operation.

So I set out to research a gastric bypass and to locate Michael as I found him to be professional, non-judgemental and treated me with dignity. So much that I only wanted Michael to do the surgery.

Michael had relocated to Auckland and it took a couple of weeks to get his contact details from a number of different consultants. A week later I had an appointment and two weeks later I was booked for surgery.

I had a Laparoscopic gastric bypass in August 2003 it was a success. I was discharged after four days and had already lost 3kgs. During the next nine months I lost another 70kgs with the help of Michael, Elizabeth and all the staff at Waitemata Surgeons.

I will admit that over the last 2 years that it has been a challenge, a life changing experience BUT one that I would never change. I have now got my life back on track.

In conclusion I would like to thank Michael for treating me with respect, compassion, the support that you provided me with. I will always be extremely grateful. You have changed my life for the better.

I now weigh in at 70kg having lost 86kgs, my health is thousand times better and I am able to do the things I would have only dreamed off. For example I am now studying to be a dive instructor.

I would recommend Michael Booth to anybody that has a weight problem considering a gastric bypass or any other procedure.
 

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