"I knew I needed to lose weight, and one day I got a flyer in the mail from Summa's Weight Management Institute. So I gave him a call and on my first visit I met Dr. Wells, and that was the start. I loved him. Dr. Wells helped me to appreciate that weight loss is a lifestyle change. For example, I really love pasta, but Dr. Wells introduced me to healthy alternatives to pasta that I can use, because really what I really like is the sauce, and he helped me to appreciate that. He was the best cheerleader. Now I actually enjoy exercise. It's like the more I walk, the more energy I feel. Dr. Wells and his weight management team have transformed my health. Now I am not on the CPAP machine. My blood pressure medicine is down to the lowest it's ever been, and my cholesterol has normalized. I'm proud to say I've already lost 80 pounds. Well, here I am, almost at my goal, thanks to Dr. Wells and Summa, and I know that if you're struggling with your weight, that they can help you reach your goal too." Learn more: summahealth.org/weightloss
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