Dr Mittal and her team have been life-changing.
For as long as I can remember, and for most of my life, I’ve been on a diet of some sort. Usually, it’s been something very restrictive and that wasn’t sustainable over time. And, I also have a condition in my left leg called lymphedema, which makes it swell all the time and it is crucial for me to maintain a healthy weight.
And for years I was able to maintain a healthy weight. And then about 10 years ago I gained about 35 pounds over the course of 2 years. Now as I reflect on that, that was about when I began a perimenopause. We didn’t talk about perimenopause back then, so I didn’t really understand what was happening to me. And to my body…and why I was gaining the weight and I couldn’t lose the weight.
I have a very consistent and active life.
As far as exercise goes, I have a very consistent workout schedule. I have an awesome trainer who I work with, with lifting heavy weights and pilates and she also has helped me with nutrition. But even with all of that, I was still having a hard time losing that additional weight. So, that’s when about 2 years ago, I was referred to Dr Mittal and her team. I’m so glad that I’ve met her and that’s when everything has changed for me.
Working with Dr Mittal has been great.
She is very patient, listens to all my concerns, and answers all my questions. It’s important to me to work with a doctor who is very well versed in the treatment of obesity. That is crucial to me- that’s very important and that gives me a lot of confidence as I work with her.
Also as part of her team there is Cindy, who’s the health coach. She provides a lot of great resources, recipes, structure to help you as you move along, a lot of great ideas for high protein snacks, and ways to incorporate protein and fiber into your diet, as well.
And then there’s Yadira who works here in the office. She’s a friendly face to greet you when you arrive, also makes you feel very comfortable and at ease as you are here for your appointment. I just can’t say enough great things about Dr Mittal and her team and am really glad that I got to know her.
Learn more about midlife weight gain from the Menopause Society.
Read Dr. Mittal’s BLOG POST about the health impacts of midlife weight gain and testing that can help assess risk.
