I’m Dee from Greene County, Alabama. I realized things just weren’t working the way they had before, and I knew I needed to do something different for my health. I learned more about the surgery through an employer’s insurance benefits fair, and I decided it was something I wanted to pursue.

Dr. Winn Matthews was recommended to me as a doctor I could trust, so I made the call and got more information. I really appreciated that he took the time to listen to me and understand where I was having problems.

I knew I wanted to do this, and then I called my best friend and co-worker, Sharon. When I told her what I was thinking, we decided to do it together. And honestly, that has made such a difference. Having someone beside you who understands what you’re going through has been really encouraging.

For me, this was a decision worth making for my health, and I’m so glad I made that call.

– Dee

I’m Sharon, and I had been trying a lot of different things to lose weight, but nothing was really working for me. Then my friend Dee told me she was thinking about having the surgery. I looked at her and said, ‘Let’s do it.’ So we did it together.

Another co-worker of ours had actually used Dr. Matthews, so that gave us even more confidence that we were making the right decision.

When Dr. Matthews talked with us, he was so calm and reassuring. He listened to us, answered our questions and made us feel comfortable. We knew we had the right person to help us through this.

I’m really thankful I had Dee to take this journey with me. We’ve been able to encourage each other and hold each other accountable along the way.

– Sharon

“We decided to take the journey together—and having each other’s support made all the difference.”

If you’re considering whether weight-loss surgery is right for you, the first step is simply learning more. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Winn Matthews to discuss your goals, your options and what you can expect.

Take the first step. Get the information you need to make the decision that’s right for you.