Richard decided to seek professional help after his weight climbed to 175 kg. As a father of two young children, he realized that in order to enjoy a long and happy life with his family, he had to do something about his weight and his health.
Richard decided to seek professional help after his weight climbed to 175 kg. As a father of two young children, he realized that in order to enjoy a long and happy life with his family, he had to do something about his weight and his health. Thanks to the procedure at the OB Clinic, he lost 70 kg. Read about his gastric plication experience.
"I've always managed to lose a little weight, but unfortunately, I've always gained it back."
How many times have you tried to radically lose weight and how successful was it?
"I have tried to lose weight many times in my life. By using different diets and going to the gym. I've always managed to lose a little weight, but unfortunately, I've always gained it back even when I've been on diets. That always discouraged me from trying to lose weight."
"Whem my weight climbed up to 175 kg, that was the turning point for me...."
What led you to the OB Clinic and to the hands of specialists and doctors?
"My mom and sister brought me to the OB Clinic. Both underwent gastric plication surgery. At first, I was very against it and did not want to undergo any procedure to lose weight. Over time, however, my weight climbed up to 175 kg, and that was the turning point when I had to do something about it.
I have two kids and I didn't want to look the way I did. Because of them, because of my girlfriend, and above all because of my health."
How did you prepare for the operation?
"I prepared for the operation according to the doctor's instructions. I tried to learn to eat and drink regularly, but I never really followed through. Especially breakfast was a problem for me in the beginning, but I managed it."
How do you rate your condition after surgery?
"After the operation, my life changed completely. I no longer have to buy only what I can fit into, but I can choose clothes that I like. I am also in better shape; movement is better overall. Plain and simple, everything is much better than it was. I was 175 kg when I went into surgery and managed to get down to 105 kg.
nfortunately, I had a very difficult year now and I did not follow everything as I should, and my weight went up to 116 kg. But I'm doing everything to get back to 105 kg. So, in two years I lost 70 kg. It's only now that I've been breaking the rules for the third year and I've gained a little weight."
How do you assess your situation from a health and social point of view?
"I rate my health condition as excellent. I’m less tired, have more energy and finally the doctors can take my blood without any problems. My veins were not visible at all before. It's great in social life. I can dress better. Before, I mainly wore sweatpants, now I can wear jeans and nice shirts and t-shirts. It's much better."
How do your surroundings/family see the weight loss?
"My family is excited for me. No one expected me to do this well. The people around me don't really recognize me, many people are just amazed. Everyone is supporting me and rooting for me to do even better."
