Vernon’s reason for having weight loss surgery is a love story to remember. He and his wife have been married for 44 years. They are inseparable, even at our clinic visits. Vernon realized that his increasing weight was greatly affecting his health. He had to do something about it so he could be around longer to continue loving and taking care of his wife. On December 28, 2017, weighing in at 327lbs, he chose to have a sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Scarborough. Today 5 months later, Vernon is 236lbs (almost 100lbs down!) His heart is healthy and still filled with love for the main driving force behind achieving optimal health, his wife.