Patient Case Study

Helen runs a busy firm managing her own staff and working long hours. Outside of work, Helen has a family and enjoys being outdoors. She sought a metabolic intervention as she felt the burden of excess weight on her physical ability and energy levels.

Metabolically, Helen suffered from insulin resistance and diabetes and underwent a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. She also suffered from reflux and her investigations revealed a small hiatus hernia that was repaired at the same time as her laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

After 19 months Helen has lost almost 30 kg. Her energy levels, reflux, and sleep have improved exponentially. She loves returning to New Zealand to visit her family and now feels the cold much more than she did – a small price to pay for the enormous metabolic improvement.

BMI: 36 down to 25
Insulin Level: 15 down to 9
Blood Sugar Level: 5.5 down to 5.1

Michael towered into our rooms at 185cm tall. Broad-shouldered, Michael works in the construction industry, and has a physically demanding job. Our team medically supervised Michael’s weight loss journey. His diet was heavily adjusted, and Michael showed extreme discipline, and will power.

After 6 months of purely dietary modification, Michael returned to our rooms barely recognisable, having lost an astonishing 45 kg. This 45 kg weight loss was associated with a resolution of his sleep apnea, insulin resistance, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Michael maintains his strength but experiences improved energy levels, sleep, and general health.

His weight loss means he can almost keep up with his
daughter in a running race.

BMI: 46 down to 32
Insulin Level: 19 down to 5
Blood Sugar Level: 6.3 down to 4.2

Esther’s beautiful smile is something we cannot claim credit for – she wore it on the day we met her. Esther did however suffer from pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure. Following her procedure, Esther experienced a steady-paced weight loss, with a total weight loss of approximately 30 kg. This resulted in a cure of her pre-diabetic state, insulin sensitisation, and resolution of her high blood pressure.

Esther is delighted with the way she feels, moves and her overall health. Although Esther has renovated her house and will move to live along the coast, we will always maintain contact and offer indefinite support.

BMI: 39 down to 28
Insulin Level: 42 down to 10
Blood Sugar Level: 6.9 down to 5.1

When Ali walked into our office, he knew exactly what he wanted. Ali stated, “I want to be healthy”. Ali knew what needed to be done and showed great motivation and enthusiasm – a recipe for success.

9 months post his laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Ali has lost a staggering 53 kg. This is a reflection of his hard work and dedication. Not only does Ali look his best, his cholesterol levels have dropped dramatically from 9.2 to 5.5, and his Vitamin D levels have risen from 37 to 86 – an independent marker of metabolic health.

We are extremely proud of Ali’s achievements and thoroughly enjoy seeing him meet his goals at follow-up consultations.

BMI: 41 down to 29
Insulin Level: 19 down to 9
Blood Sugar Level: 5.5 down to 4.3