Getting Healthy

I started seeing Dr. Diane Fabricius in 2017 after experiencing severe leg pain that saw me going from specialist to specialist with no answers. She helped me get answers, and in the years since has been always been concerned about my health (especially my weight). At my annual wellness in 2021, she suggested I consider bariatric surgery. That was about the time I hit 398 pounds (at 5' 4"). While I was able to drop about 10 pounds, she mentioned it again in 2022. I began doing more research, and a lot of thought and praying, and told her in January 2023 I was ready. She recommended the surgeon/program I should use (and it has been fabulous!), and began the laborious process of getting all the pre-requisites completed for insurance to cover the procedure. For 3 months, she supervised a weight loss program and filled out lots of paperwork to satisfy that insurance requirement. And all along, she was so encouraging! I lost 72 pounds before my surgery August 28, 2023 and as of January 22, 2024 I am down 133 pounds! I can't wait to get this year's health assessment and discuss it with Dr. Fabricius. I would not have made this journey without her.