As a biker, I’ve always lived my life working to be able to ride, when I reached 430 pounds, the thrill of it just wasn’t the same. It was starting to get very difficult to get places and I was finding that my weight was forcing me to make more stops, making it take longer to get anywhere. Riding a bike is supposed to not only clear your mind, but also give you a buzz that you just can’t get from anything else. When the opposite was happening for me, I quickly arrived at the conclusion that I needed to do something to change my life.

Just like bikes, we’re all customized a bit differently, so I took that into consideration when I searched for a weight loss solution. That’s when I found Slimband, but, because it’s surgery, I had many questions to ask. The people at Slimband gave me all the answers I was looking for. I had to be sure that I’d be able to get back to my life quickly and with Slimband I knew I would. When I went in for the surgery, there was no waiting and I was back to my usual schedule in no time at all.

I’ve gone from 430 pounds all the way down to about 200 pounds and I’ve maintained it for roughly 5 years. I’m once again back on my bike and I’m finding that I’m not only enjoying my biking again, but also enjoying life. The Slimband has also given me the confidence to know that I am now able to handle whatever adventures come my way.