Patient Testimonial

After serving 23 years in the US Army and beginning work in the civilian world, I began gaining weight. This was due in part to a different culture and schedule in the work place and a thyroid condition where the incorrect treatment was prescribed. After several years of trying to gain control of my weight and going from a steady 190 pounds, I found myself at over 250 pounds.

Dr. Larry Vickman opened Inches and Pounds of Tampa Bay in fall of 2010 and I was one of his first customers. In fact, my entire family, wife, two daughters, had gained weight and we all decided to do something about it together.

Visits began in August of 2010 and began with lab reviews, health counseling and program development. Following lab reviews, my metabolic levels were way off, I required a different Thyroid medication, was treated for high blood sugar, and began the Inches and Pounds program. What was great was that all of my medication adjustments were done at one appointment; I did not have to go elsewhere to get my medications managed.

I started a diet and exercise program that was tailored to me personally. Results began the first week, losing 6 pounds. The diet never left me feeling hungry. I did subscribe to an appetite suppressant, but in small safe doses that never made me feel high or jacked up. I also was asked to take various over the counter supplements that brought my metabolic levels in line which made me feel great.

During a four month program I have lost 51 pounds on my way to a goal we established together. I expect to lose the final 9 pounds soon and reach 60 in total loss. My lifestyle habits have been totally modified and I am confident I will not gain the weight back. My family has had similar success.

The best testimonial might be that over the holidays I took my entire family on a 5 day cruise out of Tampa. I weighted in before the cruise and after over 3 weeks and lost 9 pounds. I did not starve myself on the cruise, but after being educated on what certain types of food does to our bodies had no problem applying on the cruise.

I strongly suggest you take the leap for yourself and visit Dr.Vickman and Inches and Pounds of Tampa Bay. It will change your life.