A year ago, I felt stuck. I had been on thyroid medication since I was a teenager and had been battling metabolic syndrome for the past 20 years. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, insulin resistance—the whole package. As a pharmacist, I understood the science behind it, yet somehow, I couldn’t get myself anywhere. Despite years of medications and following what I was taught, I was tired, gaining weight, and frustrated.
That’s when I decided to see Dr. Bob. I had heard about his different approach to treatment, and at that point, I was willing to try something new. From our first appointment, it was clear that he wasn’t going to treat me the way I had always been treated. He put me on supplements, adjusted my approach to food, and little by little, things started changing.
At first, I was skeptical. Some of his recommendations went against what I had learned in pharmacy school. But then, I started seeing results. Within months, I was able to get off two of my medications. The weight started coming off—slowly but surely. I focused on eating better, prioritizing protein, and making one small change at a time. And for the first time in years, I felt like my body was finally responding.
Now, almost a year later, I’m 55 years old and 55 pounds lighter. I’ve been able to reduce the dose of three more medications, and I feel better than I have in decades. Looking back, I realize how much I had to unlearn—especially when it came to things like statins, which no one ever told me could contribute to weight gain. It’s been a learning experience, but one I wouldn’t trade for anything.
I have another appointment with Dr. Bob soon, and I’m excited to see what’s next. For the first time in a long time, I feel like I’m in control of my health. And that, more than anything, is the biggest win.