Success Stories
Cynthia Blair
I was taking my medication for depression and my weight kept getting bigger and bigger. And, I'm eating as healthy as I thought I was. I mean I was not eating a lot of junk food. But, it wasn't helping. In our family, there is diabetes. I...
Connie Moody
I have been on the program for 6 weeks. Have traveled the better part of the last 3 1/2 weeks and have, for the most part stayed with healthy, clean eating, admittedly with a few slip ups. My results so far: I am off of Prilosec (I had been on for over 10 years!!) I...
Jerry Cichon
A little over a year ago, I had a major heart attack and was miraculously brought back to life by Creek County EMT's right in my living room. They took me to the hospital, did a Heart Cath procedure and gave me the news. The Heart Surgeon said I weighed 424 pounds,...
Shelly Asche
I had been suffering from Hashimoto's disease and had a thyroidectomy. Things didn't go well after surgery and I was very, very sick. I couldn't remember anything. My muscles were all cramping all the time. I felt horrible all the time. I...
Michael Scofield
Several years ago I injured myself and let myself get out of shape. Finally trying to get back on track a couple of years ago, I lost weight, but also gained some back. It was a constant guessing game on what I needed to do to get where I needed to be. I've always...
Becky
A friend and co-worker of mine referred me to Dr. Michele & Dr. Mark Sherwood after I had been struggling for 2 years with losing that "last 10 pounds" and was constantly fighting fatigue. I went in, took a few blood tests and when the results came back in Dr....
Shannon Sharp
I began this weight loss journey back in October 2015 not really seeking to lose weight, but to find a doctor that could help me with my PCOS (polysistic ovarian syndrome) symptoms and very achy joints and extreme fatigue. I knew I wanted to lose weight but I had...
Andrea Muse
While thinking about my journey and how far I have come I feel an overwhelming since of peace and joy. You see, 9 years ago I had to have a complete hysterectomy. I feel my body went down hill from there. Over the years of gaining weight and my self esteem going with...
From 300 Pounds to 170 Pounds – Kelly’s Weight Loss Journey
Kelly had struggled over the course of several years with his weight after having back and neck surgery. Unable to do much in the way of exercise and on required medications through the VA (18-year Army combat veteran), he was left increasingly frustrated as he...
Jane’s Weight Loss Dilemma & Unexpected Discovery
Jane (38) is the mother of two beautiful children, ages six and eight. Her schedule is overly busy with homeschool and house manager duties. Her husband, Tom, travels a lot, sometimes gone for 2 weeks at a time, and supports the family extremely well financially. She...
Cindy Graver
When I first visited the Functional Medical Institute, I was at a loss. My biomarkers were in good shape with the help of medication, but I was unable to lose weight. I was even working out 5 days per week! My primary care physician told me, “be happy where you are...
Paul’s Wellness Journey & Miracle
When I first met Paul, we connected immediately. We have similar ages and backgrounds. Paul was struggling though with the following documented medical conditions: sleep apnea, type two diabetes, hypertension, depression, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Additionally, he...