Medical Weight Loss Clinic patient improves his heart health for a better life

Jerry Bristol had had enough.

He was suffering from back and hip pain. He’d put on weight because he couldn’t exercise like he used to do. At age 75, he realized he weighed 263 pounds needed to make a change. So in October he joined Medical Weight Loss Clinic.

Jerry Bristol and Medical Weight Loss Clinic professional Corina Hotchkin are a team working to get Jerry’s health on track.

“Everything just got to be very difficult,” he says. “I told my wife I wanted to lose the weight. I just stuck to the plan religiously.”

And it’s working. In fact, in less than 4 months, he’s lost 41 pounds and is just 9 pounds away from his original goal. Jerry has also lost more than 18 inches. But he’s going to keep going.

“I told them I want to lose 60,” he says.

 With the benefits of the Medical Weight Loss Clinic program, Jerry’s doctor has lowered one of his blood pressure medications. And his doctor and cardiologist said if he loses more weight, there’s a chance, he might be able to further reduce the medications he’s currently taking. What a way to make a change this February, American Heart Health Month.

Corina Hotchkin, consultant at our Jackson clinic, said she’s noticed when patients begin to lose weight, their doctors do adjust these medications. They tend to need less - rather quickly in the process.

“It happens faster than you think,” she adds.

When Jerry Bristol began losing weight with Medical Weight Loss Clinic, he and his doctor also noticed his need for medications decreased.

There have been challenges along the way, of course. Jerry says he didn’t add much salt to his foods before the program but not having any added salt was a tricky adjustment. And even more so, drinking enough water every day is challenging. But he’s making those changes and seeing the results. He’s had help along the way.

“My wife has been very good about making different meals for me,” Jerry says. She accompanies him on his visits to the Jackson Clinic, where Corina has really supported him along his journey.

“His wife has been a big help, a huge part of his journey,” Corina adds. “I look forward to seeing them every week. He’s done so well. He doesn’t cheat. I am very proud of him.” 

Jerry feels the same. He enjoys his visits with Corina at Medical Weight Loss Clinic. “If there aren’t other patients, we’ll sit there and talk with her forever,” he admits.

He feels right at home on his health journey.

You can too. At Medical Weight Loss Clinic we will create a customized program and give you the support you need to reach your goal. Schedule your free consultation online or by calling 1-800-GET-SLIM.

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When you enroll in a Medical Weight Loss Clinic program, the length of your program will be determined by you and the staff based on the amount of weight you want to lose and how quickly you want to lose it. Your actual weight loss will be determined by many factors, including, but not limited to: your medical circumstances, the plan you choose, adherence to the meal plan and use of nutritional supplements. Your goal and program duration information will be given to you in writing at the time of enrollment. As your program progresses, the rate you lose weight may change and you will have the opportunity to discuss this at every daily visit with your weight loss consultant, where changes to your meal plan and/or program can be made.