Patient Testimonials

As a nurse, I can say that the last several years have weighed heavy on me. I had seen so much illness & death despite the healthcare system working hard to care for these critically ill patients. I would often work busy shifts & not eat a single thing for nearly 13 hrs, only to return home and eat the days’ worth of calories plus some. I was eating huge meals to reward myself after bad days, and to celebrate the good days. By the end of 2022, I was the heaviest I had ever been, but I stopped stepping on scales when the numbers began to feel scary and insurmountable. After all these years of working to help others, I decided that I needed to make myself a priority. I knew that excess weight was a huge co-morbidity for many disease processes, and while I felt good now, that it would not likely always be the case.

When I started my journey, I thought it best to keep it to myself & try to work hard by myself to see the changes I wanted. I started using phentermine from a med-spa, with no real follow-up, only to get kidney stones after forgetting to eat or drink for nearly a week. I had tried to speak to my primary care doctor, who told me my only option was bariatric surgery. I had tried Ozempic, but became so nauseous for days that I decided I’d rather be fat than constantly sick. I had several friends that utilized the MWL of NY clinic, and all agreed that they were amazing, but I was still nervous. What if the program was too intense? I worked long hours & was often traveling. What if the program was expensive? What if they were dismissive and cold like so many previous healthcare professionals before them? What if, as the weight-loss experts, they confirmed all my fears of me being beyond help?

In Dec of 2022, I decided to just meet with the team and see what they had to say/ get the details to make an educated decision as to my next steps. I cannot say enough about how fully-encompassing the MWL clinic program is. They review your medical history & lab values, your diet but also your daily routines and schedule. They work WITH YOU to create a plan that works FOR YOU. You can choose to have every meal/snack be replaced with bars/shakes, but I chose the partial plan. I did not want to miss out on “normal food” and also recognized that food was often a center of many social events, and that I did not want to miss out on those connections. I started also taking phentermine again, but this time with frequent check-ins & started at a much lower dose. The shakes and bars were easy to pack for work/travel & I was not left starving at the end of the day. The weight started to come off & while I knew I was making several daily changes, it certainly did not feel difficult to get through each day. When cravings or hunger became an issue, I was able to discuss it and medications were changed to cover these concerns.

The weight continues to come off even 2 years later. I am able to be more physical than ever before, and not feel like I am starving my body or going without. Since starting MWL 2 yrs ago, I have lost ~140 lbs. I can say without a doubt that I would not have been able to do this without the guidance and support from MWL of NY. Their kindness, support, and expertise has allowed me to FINALLY lose the weight, while still feeling comfortable in my day-to-day life.

Starting my weight loss journey with Medical Weight Loss CNY, on my sister’s recommendation (even though I live almost 3 hours away), has been life-changing. Using New Direction shakes and bars, I’ve lost nearly 115 pounds in just 7 months—and I’m still aiming to lose another 50.

The visible transformation is amazing, but what really blows me away is how much my health has improved. I’m almost completely off my blood pressure medications, and my asthma is practically non-existent now. This program hasn’t just helped me lose weight—it’s dramatically improved my overall well-being. I’m incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I’ve received throughout this journey.