success stories

Mike F.
Fort Wayne, IN
Weight Lost: 199 lbs and counting^*

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^*The success stories depicted in this section are representative of these individuals only and do not represent all OPTIFAST patients. The typical OPTIFAST patient loses 52 pounds in 22 weeks. For many dieters, weight loss is only temporary. For more information, please see the "Weight Loss and You" section of this website.

"If I were to describe OPTIFAST in one word it would be 'life changing'. I weighed 388 pounds - My wife sat me down one day and said - I want my husband back. The kids are no longer going to get up and get things for you, you're going to get up and get them for yourself.

I began looking into different weight loss options. I had researched surgery, but there were complications that I didn't want to worry about. A friend had successfully lost weight on the OPTIFAST program and I found out my insurance covered part of the cost. I signed up and learned that if you stick to the program, it's easy. I lost 77 pounds in the first 11 weeks.

The thing that made the difference with OPTIFAST was the support I received from the program. The groups that we would go to every week with behaviorists, nutritionists and the ongoing support for maintenance afterwards helped me to learn how to make lifestyle changes so that I can keep the weight off for life. I also appreciated the medical monitoring because it assured a healthy weight loss. I have lost 199 lbs and I am still counting. I no longer eat like I used to eat. I don't crave the foods I used to crave.

OPTIFAST has changed my life by transforming me from a man who sat in a chair and did nothing to a man who loves to be up and be active. Now I shovel the snow and I like to walk, I can't sit still! Now I do things just because I can and it is fun to be able to be physically active. It's a whole new way of life!

My advice for people who have given up and said: "There's no hope for me. I'm going to be this big the rest of my life" - I would say you can change. You have to first change your mindset. Change your attitude and the program will work for you. They will help you through every step of the way and you will find that there's a life to live on the other side."

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