Hello. My name is Anthony. It has been one year since my Bariatric surgery. It has also been the best year of my life. All my life I have battled with obesity. I cannot remember ever having been this thin. Now, when I look in the mirror, I have to remind myself it really is me. I can enjoy my life now. I don’t think I ever would have, had I not made the choice to have the surgery. A doctor sat down with me and told me the future that was in store for me. I was headed for dialysis. I had such uncontrolled diabetes, I often walked around with a blood sugar level of 400 or more. I was so used to it being this high, I couldn’t even tell. The nurses would tell my eyes were glossy. Now I check my blood sugar at least twice a week and it has been great. My kids tell me they love their new dad. I actually get to spend more time with my family!  It is new and wonderful to experience life again. Like anything else, it is something you have to work at. I know what I can eat and how much I can eat, but I don’t make food my focus anymore. In fact, I feel like I kept my family in the kitchen all the time before. Now we have a healthy life. Yes—I would do it all over again if I had to. I never want to see that 320 pound guy again. I love myself too much to find myself there again. I have a second chance at life. THANK YOU Dr. Davenport for making miracles come true. My family and I THANK YOU!