Patient Stories

“The staff is awesome and has been very helpful during the process. I can say to anyone looking to lose some weight you really need to try this, it works!”

“I have been on the Weigh Station program for 18 months. In that time I have lost almost 70 pounds and many dress sizes. I take a great deal of pride in the fact that I have been disciplined enough to come this far.”

“Since being on Weigh Station, I have learned to have a better relationship with food. Now I eat to live, not live to eat. I don’t feel deprived, and I love the control I have back over my life.”

“I was told by my primary care physician that I needed to lose between 40 to 50 pounds due to health concerns. When I received this information, I was in my mid 50’s and thought I would never be able to do this! I have lost 57 pounds and been in maintenance for 4 years.”

“Most told me I was crazy to try to get healthy around the holidays but I knew if I didn’t do it, I would pack on another 20lbs. So began my journey that I am very thankful for! I am now 36lbs lighter and still losing.”

“I have never regretted making that first appointment. Now after losing 120 lbs, I am learning the next step of the program; maintenance. Learning to maintain my current weight is just as important as losing weight. The program has been a lifestyle change more than a diet.”

“At my highest weight of 350 pounds I decided to join The Weigh Station. I lost around 40 pounds in my first month! Over the next seven months I followed the program and lost down to 229 pounds.” – Ben

“My son used the Weigh Station and had great results, so I joined. The results were almost overnight. I literally saw weight loss every day.” – John

“If you are committed and are absolutely serious about losing weight, it will work. We both feel so much better now, about ourselves and about each other and it’s both physically and mentally, and now we can feel great about providing a positive role model for our children.”

“While we both appreciate the changes in our appearance, we also recognize one of the best aspects of our weight loss journey has been the changes in our attitudes. I’ve learned to put myself first and make “me” a priority.”

“One day something just clicked and I realized I was tired of feeling tired. I wanted to be able to have energy and just feel better in general. The Weigh Station has taught me so much. I have learned what to eat, how much and most of all how to get control of my weight.”

“My unhealthy eating habits had finally caught up with me, and I found myself unable to do many of the things I loved without sweating profusely and feeling like I was going to pass out. As of right now, I’ve lost approximately 125 pounds and my blood pressure has been at a healthy level for months now.”

“I love that I can go hiking up hills now and not even start breathing heavily! As of right now, I’ve lost approximately 125 pounds and my blood pressure has been at a healthy level for months now.”

“I was pessimistic as Dr. Shaffer told me he could melt me, and the entire time I kept asking myself what am I even doing here wasting this man’s time. One year and five months later, I now have the answers to all of those questions, two hundred and seventy seven pounds lighter.”

“My sister and I (were) two overweight senior citizens with some serious chronic health problems. We both enrolled in the program and have had good success.”

“I remember sitting at my desk at work weighing in at 309 pounds and hearing three of my co-workers talk about this weight loss program called the Weigh Station. I owe so much to the Weigh Station doctors and staff. They have given me a new life and a new way of living and such great support.”

“My blood pressure was 140 over 90; I had weak knees and a painful back. I had always fought my weight, but I had never been this heavy. Now, I’ve gone from a size 20 to a size 10. My blood pressure is a youthful 120 over 70.”