Diabetic Weight Loss Surgery Testimonial

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Michael says undergoing weight loss surgery saved his life. Before working with Dr. Cribbins at Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery in Plano, he was struggling to manage his diabetes, but now he’s down to just one medication from seven. Michael remarks on how big of a difference treatment has made, both for his health and his social life.

WEBVTT 00:00:07.120 --> 00:00:14.420 I feel as if having this procedure done has definitely saved my life. 00:00:14.445 --> 00:00:20.200 Before the surgery, I had neurological issues, neuropathy in my hands 00:00:20.225 --> 00:00:22.380 and feet and arms and legs. 00:00:22.405 --> 00:00:25.220 I had retinopathy in my eyes. 00:00:25.245 --> 00:00:28.060 My A1c was 10 plus. 00:00:28.085 --> 00:00:33.620 My diabetes, I was on seven different medications, and 00:00:33.645 --> 00:00:37.500 now I'm down to just taking one medication from seven. 00:00:37.525 --> 00:00:45.960 Yeah, it's made a humongous difference in my life, health-wise, socially. 00:00:46.000 --> 00:00:50.980 In March, I got remarried to my ex-wife. 00:00:51.005 --> 00:00:58.220 Just all around, I'm able to do activities with my son. 00:00:58.245 --> 00:00:59.540 I have a 16-year-old son. 00:00:59.565 --> 00:01:02.840 It's just had a profound effect. 00:01:03.040 --> 00:01:05.410 Yeah, it's been great overall. 00:01:05.440 --> 00:01:12.640 I would definitely recommend Dr. Cribbins and the bariatric center for anyone 00:01:12.665 --> 00:01:16.800 who's serious about changing their life.