When 64-year-old Patrick DelCorvo discovered Medical Weight Loss Clinic at a health fair at work, he weighed over 300 pounds and feared that he wouldn’t be around for his three adult children or to see his two grandchildren grow up.
Find out what inspired Patrick DelCorvo to lose weight.
Almost three years later, Patrick says he’s thankful Medical Weight Loss Clinic was at the fair, because he believes joining the program saved his life.
“At the start of the program I weighed almost 315 pounds. My physical activity was near zero,” he says. “I had trouble with everyday tasks like tying my shoes, putting on socks ... I literally couldn’t lift myself up off the ground without some sort of support. Walking to the car was even a chore because I had such a hard time breathing.”
The weight took a medical toll on his body too. Patrick says he struggled with high blood pressure for years and was on one medication for that and another for acid reflux. He “had constant back pain and headaches almost daily.”
“I started to become a hermit because I was so unhappy with the way I looked and felt,” he says. “Overall I just wasn’t a very happy person. I was embarrassed at the person I had become.”
Patrick DelCorvo lost 100 pounds in 10 months with Medical Weight Loss Clinic.
Upon joining the Shelby Township location of Medical Weight Loss Clinic, in its former Romeo location, that all changed. Almost immediately, he was able to stop taking his acid reflux medication and stopped having heartburn.
He dropped over 100 pounds in 10 months, thanks to clinic staff teaching him how to eat well and holding him accountable.
“I’m healthy again. I’m off all of the medications that I was on before my weight loss,” he says. “Physically, all of the pain I was experiencing is gone for the most part. I CAN BREATHE AGAIN!!! Emotionally, it feels great to hear all of the positive responses from family and friends. It is such a great feeling! I can do all of the things that I struggled with before my weight loss.”
For Patrick, the biggest challenge was getting started with the program because it was tough to learn to eat healthy and control his portions. But when he overcame those hurdles, he found a new way of life.
“Once you get used to eating healthy, there really is no other way to eat,” he says.
And eating better and losing weight has had a positive impact on just about every part of his life.
“I’m happier, more outgoing, and actually leave the house now because I’m happy with the way that I look,” he says.
His success even inspired his sons in an unexpected way as they both quit smoking when they saw how he was working to get healthy.
“What an absolutely great feeling to be an inspiration to them!” he says.
Now, Patrick loves to spread the word of how well Medical Weight Loss Clinic programs work. He encourages others to trust the team at the clinics, stick to the plan they’re on and commit to clinic visits to stay accountable.
“I try to influence and encourage others that they can do it too,” he says. “I have people come up to me on a daily basis and ask how I did it, and I tell them with a little will power and some help by this fantastic program. It truly has saved my life!”
If you’re ready to begin your weight loss journey and get a new lease on life, contact Medical Weight Loss Clinic today. Schedule your free consultation online or by calling 1-800-GET-SLIM.
