"Before I start on the tremendous success story from my surgery, let me tell you who I was prior to January 17, 2002. I was a 51 yr old man 5'6 tall and fluctuating around 250 pounds. I was a type II diabetic(at one point 525 after fasting), depressed, and told that I was bipolar and would be on Lithium for the rest of my life. I had severe shakes and sweats from all my medications the doctors had me on. My triglycerides hit 3400. that's right 3400 after fasting. All of my testing was done at the Joslin Diabetic Center in Boston. I had to take 26 pills daily plus 2 insulin shots (80 units and 100 units).
Here is a list of the pills I was taking daily:
Niaspan, lopitor, glucophage, allpourinol, lasix,tricor, glucotrol XL, avandia, empirin, inderal, prinival, prilosec, sonata, celexa, pamelor, xenical and 2 humulin shots a day.
Sleeping was a nightmare. I didn't go out. I didn't socialize and I never wanted to meet anyone. It also helped end a 9 yr relationship with a very nice lady. Life sucked.
Then I heard about Dr. Ameri. At first he was concerned about doing the surgery because of all my meds, especially the lithium. Thank God he agreed to operate. Besides being a great surgeon he is a true gentleman with great compassion and understanding. He really cares for his patients and puts his heart and soul into doing his best for you. For this I will be eternally grateful for giving me a whole new life.
Now is the miracle. Today is May 16, 2002, four months after surgery. I'm 52 yrs old, still 5'6 but everything else has changed. I now weigh 166 lbs, down about 80 lbs. From 26 pills a day I now take 1 Prilosec, 1 Flintstone vitamin, and 3 tums. No Lithium and No Insulin. My glucose level stays around 110 to 118. My depression is gone. Mentally my thinking has never been clearer. I was on Lithium since 1980. I got myself into the habit of working out everyday and it makes me feel great. I go out and socialize now, I just went to my first singles dance. Meeting new people is now exciting. My self esteem is through the roof. Something I never had. People now see me for me and not my size. My energy level is unstoppable. I can't stop looking for things to do. I'll go anyplace and do anything at the drop of a hat.
Again I must thank God for Dr. Ameri. He has given me a whole new exciting life to look forward to. God Bless You Dr. Ameri and your fantastic staff, Louise and Linda for helping so many of us have a much happier, healthier, and fuller life.
Peter Scola
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