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Michael Isaacs was on the Dr. Oz Show back in 2015 for the national NurseSearch. After seeing himself on TV he realized it was time to take the necessary steps towards a healthier lifestyle. In 2016 Michael had a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy performed by Dr. David Buchin and was able to lose a total of 177lbs! With continued support and guidance from Dr. Buchin as well as maintaining a consistent gym routine, the weight fell off over an 8 month period. Now his life is all about a routine and sticking to it.
Michael’s favorite tool to use in the kitchen is his slow cooker. “I have thrown just about everything in there and it all comes out perfectly. It really helps with meal prep since my portions are so small, 1 batch in the cooker makes at least a weeks’ worth of meals.” Michael is in the gym 4-6 days a week for 90 minutes at a time. The gym has become his sanctuary where he can actually see the results of his hard work. Michael loves obstacle races and powerlifting but puts most of his energy into helping those who are new to the bariatric process. He is getting certified as a personal trainer in April and will be launching a fitness apparel line in the upcoming months. "At this point, there isn't anything I can’t do these days and it’s all thanks to my weight loss."
Michael’s favorite tool to use in the kitchen is his slow cooker. “I have thrown just about everything in there and it all comes out perfectly. It really helps with meal prep since my portions are so small, 1 batch in the cooker makes at least a weeks’ worth of meals.” Michael is in the gym 4-6 days a week for 90 minutes at a time. The gym has become his sanctuary where he can actually see the results of his hard work. Michael loves obstacle races and powerlifting but puts most of his energy into helping those who are new to the bariatric process. He is getting certified as a personal trainer in April and will be launching a fitness apparel line in the upcoming months. "At this point, there isn't anything I can’t do these days and it’s all thanks to my weight loss."
In June 2012 I had a laparoscopic band removal and revision to the Gastric Sleeve by Dr. David Buchin. The Sleeve has proven to be an extremely effective tool for me. I am finally able to eat dense protein and stay satisfied like I’ve always wanted! This is the ONLY thing that has worked for me and I could not have accomplished so much without this tool. I had to make drastic changes such as eliminating carbohydrates, sodas, and junk food from my diet. I concentrate on eating a lot of protein such as chicken, fish, eggs etc. The Premiere protein shake from Costco is great! I exercise and do a lot of strength training to stay in shape. It is a tough journey and at times I do slip up however I could not have done this without the continued support from Dr. David Buchin. He truly inspires me to continue to push even when I've experienced a slight weight gain. I love every minute of my journey and will continue to put an end to obesity. Please visit my youtube link below to see my journey
