I was a mess when I met Dr. Agrios. I had chronic headaches, GI problems, high cholesterol and blood pressure, poor memory and cognition, was anxious and depressed, and taking ten medications. I had a history of morbid obesity for which I’d tried diets, Overeaters Anonymous, hypnotherapy, years of psychotherapy, and finally gastric bypass surgery. Although the surgery did help me lose a lot of weight, it didn’t fix the issues that made me overeat; I was putting the weight back on, and I was miserable.

From day one, Dr. Agrios made it clear that he was on my side, that he was not going to give up on me, and he was not going to let me give up on myself.

I had more than a few steps backward, but he taught me that a “slip” doesn’t have to lead to a long downhill slide, as I had always believed. I learned about my food sensitivities, especially gluten, about the malabsorption issues caused by the gastric bypass surgery, and about the supplements my body needs to function optimally.

Dr. Agrios’ attention to the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of my recovery made it different from those things I tried in the past. His life coaching has helped me turn my life around in a powerful way.

Yes, it’s wonderful that I’ve lost more than 50 pounds on this program, gone off several medications, and have no more GI problems. But more important to me is this: The woman who was impulsive, disorganized, insecure, and overly giving is now confident, balanced, thinking clearly, and setting appropriate boundaries. The woman who used to have piles of junk on her bed and a floor covered with shoes just sold her house in “meticulous, move-in condition.” I am now eating to live, rather than living to eat. Thank you, Dr. Agrios!