What is MDWatch?

MDWatch has truly changed my life. I started my weight-loss journey at 288 pounds before my gastric sleeve surgery, and even after surgery, I hit a prolonged stall. My bariatric surgeon, Dr. Fouad Hachem, recommended I try tirzepatide through MDWatch — and that’s when everything finally started moving again. With the combination of my surgery and the support I received through MDWatch, I am now down to 156 pounds. At 74 years old, I feel like I’m 20 again. I work full-time as a hospital switchboard operator and even hold a second job as a Multi-Township Assessor, and I have the energy to do it all. My health coach and Nurse Practitioner through the clinic, Mary Beth, has been incredible and has helped me so much throughout this process. I’ve recommended MDWatch and tirzepatide to several people, including my own surgeon. Without MDWatch Medical Group, I truly don’t think I’d be alive today

I found MDWatch on Facebook, and from the very beginning, I felt completely supported. Every staff member and provider has been so warm, patient, and genuinely helpful — they make me feel like I matter. Getting my prescriptions has always been smooth, and I’ve never had a single issue. One of the biggest highlights of my journey has been my monthly virtual visits with Nurse Practitioner Kristi Richards. She is incredibly positive, encouraging, and full of ideas that make my day-to-day life easier. She keeps me focused, helps with my nutrition, and has truly been a partner in this weight-loss journey. I joined MDWatch in March 2025 at 246 lbs. Today, I’m 145.3 lbs — a total loss of 100.7 lbs. I originally set a goal of 150 lbs, and I’ve already surpassed it. The weight loss has changed everything. I was finally able to get the knee surgery I needed, but couldn’t have until I lost weight. My recovery has been so much easier because I’m more active and able to walk more. My personal PCP reviewed my labs and was extremely pleased. Even my surgeon asked how I achieved this transformation — and I told him, without hesitation, ‘MDWatch.’ My new goal is 120–125 lbs, and I know I’ll get there with the continued support of the MDWatch team.

I was on the VA weight loss program called Project Move and was prescribed brand-name GLP-1 injections. Unfortunately, the dosage increased too quickly and I got very sick. I originally lost 40 pounds, but when I stopped the medication cold turkey with no guidance or support, I gained every pound back. I went from about 250 pounds back up to over 300 pounds. My knees were constantly hurting, I had sleep apnea, my blood sugar was borderline diabetic, and I could barely breathe comfortably anymore.

At 69, I knew I needed help. I found MDWatch Medical Group — even out-of-network, their pricing was far more affordable than other programs, with no hidden fees. I've safely dropped to 257 pounds, and I even canceled my bariatric surgery.

I was nervous to start, but I knew I needed to make a change. At 4’11”, seeing 150 pounds on the scale during my physical was a wake-up call. I’ve always been active, running up to 20 miles a week was how I stayed in shape for years. But as I got older, nothing seemed to work anymore. No matter how clean I ate or how hard I trained, the weight wouldn’t come off.

MDWatch changed everything. My provider, Kristi, made me feel supported from day one, even when I experienced side effects early on. With her help, I pushed through and started seeing results quickly. I reached my goal of 125 pounds and surpassed it. Today, I weigh 120 lbs. I’m back in clothes I haven’t worn in over 20 years, and I’m running stronger than ever. My pace is better, my confidence is back, and I feel like myself again.

The best part? I did it all from home. The telehealth visits, the monthly check-ins, and the nutrition guidance, it fit into my busy work/run schedule and held me accountable. This program helped me get my groove back!