We are so proud to introduce Laura as September’s Patient of the Month.

Laura has lost an amazing 49 lbs! By doing the program Laura has not only been able to successfully lose weight by making healthier choices but she has learned that the knowledge and tools she learned in classes will help her keep the weight off. Here is what Laura had to say about her weight loss journey:

This testimonial may sound too good to be true but it is; the facts are totally honest and positive. I heard about SWLC while having lunch with a friend one day. I noticed he had lost a significant amount of weight and I asked how he did it. When he told me, it sounded like something I would be able to stick with because my prior attempts at losing weight didn’t work.

After I learned the details I was even more interested. Two weeks later, I began following the instructions and using the products. It was just what I needed to satisfy my hunger and lose weight at the same time. The classes were all conducted by professional people who knew all about the problems concerning weight loss and the need to be healthy.

Here I am now 49 pounds lighter and just as thrilled as I was in the beginning with the products, the doctors and the rest of the wonderful people who helped me reach my goal. I am still attending one or more classes per month of my own choice and whenever I feel the need to keep active in the program. I cannot think of any way to make this experience more enjoyable and effective. I am only too happy to recommend it to anyone who wants to lose weight, be healthy and enjoy doing it.

“The weight loss I have experienced with the assistance of the Scottsdale Weight Loss Center has been nothing short of life changing and was the easiest thing I have ever done. Being overweight for the better part of 15 years led to a steady decrease in my health and lifestyle due to issues such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, acid reflux disease, and pre-diabetes. My joints were hurting and I was horribly out of shape to the point that everyday activities such as walking and bending over were getting to be a chore.

The weight loss program at SWLC is a lifestyle change that helps you develop proper eating and exercise habits and they are there every step of the way to encourage you and ensure your success. The food products made it easy to regulate my food intake and writing down everything I ate also made a huge difference. The first week on the program I lost approximately 15lbs and it became a competition for me to see how much weight I could lose week after week until I reached my goal. I’m not a person who likes to exercise but once I started seeing the results, it actually made me want to exercise. My overall health is greatly improved; I don’t have to take medication for my blood pressure or acid reflux anymore and my blood sugar is normal.

There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t get compliments and comments from family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances regarding my weight loss but the most surprising thing has been the number of people who have come up to me and said I have been an inspiration to them. Being an inspiration to someone by losing weight never crossed my mind but it’s nice to know that with the help of SWLC, I not only made a positive change in my life but in other people’s lives as well.”

“As a type 2 diabetic on oral medication, I was told by my physician that I would have to lose weight or take daily insulin injections. She recommended the Scottsdale Weight Loss Center, and I enrolled immediately. After eight weeks, I have lost nearly 20 pounds and have been able to eliminate two medications. My blood sugar is back in the normal range and my blood pressure is also under control without medication.

I was somewhat intimidated to begin a program such as this, but it has been a very pleasant experience. I have found the entire staff to be wonderfully supportive and caring, and each patient is treated with dignity and respect. I am most grateful for this opportunity to improve my health and would certainly recommend the program to anyone with health and/or weight issues.”

“Just want to take time to thank the folks at Scottsdale Weight Loss Center.  Dr. Primack, thanks so much for the encouragement and putting up with all my questions.

For those considering the program or just starting , I started the full meal replacement approximately January 14th.  As of May 20th, roughly 4 months later, I:

• Weigh 70 pounds less
• My blood pressure is normal on its own, I no longer require the two meds I was taking to keep it normal
• My liver enzyme tests are normal.
• My blood sugar level was at 104, on the border of being diagnosed a diabetic.  It is now 82, well in the normal range
• My LDL was 149, it is now 75.  My triglycerides were also on the rise and are now in the middle of the normal range
• And finally, I just feel so much healthier and much more energetic.  Isn’t that what it is all about?

I also would like to stress having a determined mindset when taking on this journey and the benefits of exercise.  I was very out of shape when I started hitting the gym.  Take it slow at first and work yourself into it, the results will come and you’ll become addicted to the exercise pretty quickly

Again thanks SWCL, you’ve been instrumental in helping me change my life!”

The staff at Scottsdale Weight Loss is absolutely amazing! Their encouragement and genuine care is enough motivation to get through the week. It is one thing for friends and family to encourage and motivate: it’s something completely different with the guidance and help of professionals who want to see you succeed. Dr. Ziltzer and his nurse Heather are the two people I most attribute my success to.

While this was very much a personal struggle, I couldn’t have done it without them. I know this because I’ve been trying for the past 8 years unsuccessfully. It’s hard to describe how friendly and approachable he (Dr. Ziltzer) is as it’s a rarity in the medical field.

For spring break in March I went to France and Italy with my best friend. We walked everywhere; the beaches in Normandy, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Piazza San Marco in Venice, and just about the entire span of Monaco. Had I not started the program before I left, and lost the first 30 lbs, I would never have been able to see everything I wanted to. Since then, I’ve bought a bike and enjoy riding every other day, I sleep better, and most importantly, I feel the best I’ve ever felt.

Whatever I could do to express my gratitude would be inadequate. You all helped me realize a goal I thought I would never reach: materialized the seemingly impossible. You all have truly changed my life, and without a doubt will continue to change many, many others.

“Let me take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for assisting me in my weight loss journey. You have an understanding of each patient and work with them on a one-on-one basis as to what their needs are. Your entire staff is one of the warmest, sincere, and encouraging groups of people I have dealt with in a very long time. As of May 13, 2009, my weight loss since joining your program in January of 2008 is 88 pounds with a 16% drop in body fat from 48% to 32% which puts me in the ideal range.”

“I was able to have the surgeries necessary for my health since my body fat had dropped below the 35% mark. My dress size has gone from that of a 20 or 22 to a remarkable size 6. My energy level is much higher than when I started your program. My ability to move more freely and easily has greatly improved. I have actually been able to stop some of the medication I was taking prior to entering the program. I would highly recommend this program through your clinic to anyone whether they are friend, family, or just someone in passing without reservation.”

thanks!

Our primary care physicians cautioned us that weight contributed to our blood pressure spiraling out of control, we each were taking three individual medications just to attempt to control the hypertension.

Subconsciously we knew we had to commit to a new program, consciously it was scary since all the other attempts we made with weight reduction programs only resulted in a twenty pound loss which we quickly added back when we elected to stop the program.

We began our journey at Scottsdale Weight Loss on August 10, 2009. After a few weeks our bodies began showing signs of losing weight, but our mental awareness from the brain just hasn’t quite made it to realization that we’re shrinking until our clothes indicate the tell tale sign that it’s working. We are more in tuned on mastering the elimination of the bad habits and continue introducing approaches to a health wise household in our daily routine by reading food labels, counting calorie, grams of sodium, fat and carbohydrates.

Now in their 16th week on the program, Carol and Martin are finding grocery shopping and exercise easier to incorporate into their lives and are looking forward to seeing more positive results.

We have proven this program works and remain positive for permanent long term results. Marty and I would like to thank you Dr. Primack. You saved our lives!!! The entire staff at the Scottsdale Weight Loss Center ROCKS!!!

She has gone from 230 pounds with a BMI of 34.5 to a very slimming 162 pounds and now has a “normal” BMI of 24.6! Beverly is thrilled with her success and even more excited that she has gone from a pant size of 22 to a size 11/12.