Bill D., a 49-year-old Marion County firefighter, thought he was just like everyone else with a few pounds to lose.

"After several episodes with kidney stones, I had a complete physical. May lab work was not looking very pretty. I had borderline high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and triglicerides and high protein in my urine. At the same time my employer was starting to challenge our physical fitness. I was very depressed about my weight and felt somewhat hopeless."

"Now I feel like a different person after following the Monarch program. I lost over 60 pounds and several inches. I am now fitting into M-L clothes with room to spare."

Above: Bill's lab work is now normal after he lost just over 60 pounds. He says his job and life have improved since losing weight.

Left: Bill before joining Monarch Medical Weight Loss Center