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Annette Engstrom
Age: 53
Total Pounds Lost: 98
Testimonials: One year ago I weighed my Heaviest weight 217 pounds. I contacted occ after talking to my friend who went a year prior. Today I weight 119. I ate my grief and swallowed my stress. It hurt to carry myself around physically and mentally. Thyroid issues, Sleep apnea, fatigue and Depression led to more weight gain which led to more sleep apnea fatigue and depression. Borderline diabetes and high blood pressure I was on a hamster wheel of medical issues and early death. I didn’t take pictures and when I did I tried to hide behind people. ( the before picture is not at my heaviest) I tried to negative talk myself and shame myself into trying “all the diets” to just end up gaining more weight. I contacted OCC, scheduled and had my sleeve surgery May 2nd of last year. I received the best care I have ever received in my life! Everyone is extremely knowledgeable and caring. I still receive constant communication from OCC! The entire process was so seamless. I tell everyone how I cared for I still feel. DON’T WAIT! The only regret I have is waiting to contact OCC. My life is by no means fixed. Life is work. There is still major grief and financial stressors after losing my husband and daughter to suicide. Regular Life still throws curve balls. What is different now is that this surgery helped me be healthier in mind body and spirit. I am able to use this as a tool to love myself and love life even if it’s hard. Contacting OCC saved my life! . Life is a gift and my hopes are a happy healthy life for you all! So what are you waiting for? DO IT!
