Patrick’s Wake-Up Call

Choosing a New Path

During a visit with his primary care doctor, Patrick Hawkins received a serious wake-up call about his health. At his highest weight of 382 pounds, he was struggling with sleep apnea, dangerously high blood pressure, and significant mobility issues. When his doctor recommended weight loss surgery, Patrick sought help from Dr. Alice Wang of Premier Weight Loss Solutions. From their very first consultation, he felt truly heard. “She answered all my questions in great detail and didn’t make me feel like she was in a hurry to get out of the appointment,” he says.

Expert Care and Support

Patrick’s procedure and recovery process were handled smoothly with care. Although he recalls experiencing some initial discomfort upon waking, he says his medical team addressed it immediately, and he was up and walking the hospital halls within an hour.

The support continued well beyond the hospital stay, as Dr. Wang’s team provided frequent check-ins to monitor his progress, track his protein intake, and encourage physical activity. This consistent level of communication and encouragement made a world of difference during the early stages of his recovery.

Reclaiming Health and Independence

Today, Patrick’s life has been completely transformed. Having dropped from 382 pounds to 220 pounds, his sleep apnea has been resolved, and his blood pressure has returned to a healthy range. “I actually have control over my weight. It doesn’t control me anymore,” he says.

The transformation is so significant that those who knew Patrick before can hardly believe the change—proving that for him, this was a life-altering decision worth making. He says, “Dr. Wang and her team are great, and I wouldn’t change anything. For me, the surgery was smooth, my life has changed, and I couldn’t recommend it enough.”