"Weight lose has always been a large issue for me. I have always been active but i have found that the recent years have not been very kind to me. I have been active and played sports for a better of 10 years. In July 2011 my son turned one years old and i really hit rock bottom at 382 pounds. I was having trouble playing with my son, breathing, and struggle with knee and ankle issues. I have also had blood pressue issues for almost two years. It was a very diffcult choice for me to choose the surgery road. I felt like most people, that i was giving up and taking the easy way out. I was wrong. Dr. Frantzides has performed surgeries on my mother, father, and wife. I was number 4 in my immediate family. I have to say that Dr. Frantzides saved my life. Without him and his excellent fellow Dr. Ruff, i would i have not lived to see my son turn 18 years old. For those who feel surgery is an easy way, you are wrong. The surgery changes your complete outlook on not only food, but life and the things around. Being person whos family has always used food for happy times, sad times, and just gather surgery proved to be a tough choice. With this life change, Dr Frantzides gave me the tools for success. He has been very understanding and has taken the time to field whatever question large or small i had. If i had to make the choice all over again, i would. I choose Dr. Frantzides not because the history my family has with him, but that he is the go to person for this surgery. No matter cost or the travel, he is worth it. Thank you Dr. Frantzides for giving me my life back. I am only two months out of surgery and already feel great. I have lost almost 77 pounds, my blood pressure is normal, i have energy and can breath to play with my son. "
