Patient Story
Elizabeth Feeling like herself again, losing weight, more energy
Summary
Elizabeth, who was turning 60 and living with Crohn's disease, came to Med Matrix wanting to strengthen her immune system, address iron issues, and feel more like herself. Over time she lost approximately 30 lbs at Med Matrix (50 lbs total), improved her mental clarity and skin, regained energy, and noticed her immunity had improved significantly, including avoiding the flu while two others in her household had it.
Before Med Matrix
- Turning 60; felt like the number signified "old" and wanted to change her trajectory
- Crohn's disease requiring medication with significant side effects
- Prone to sinus infections and getting sick easily due to Crohn's medication
- Persistent fatigue and low energy
- Feeling foggy mentally
- Weight she had been trying to lose
- Post-menopausal symptoms (fatigue, low energy)
- Hair thinning
Results
- Lost approximately 30 lbs since starting at Med Matrix (50 lbs total including prior efforts)
- Improved immunity: avoided flu while two household members were bedridden with it for a week each
- More mental clarity and ability to focus
- Skin improved noticeably
- Hair loss slowed
- Body fat decreased significantly
- More energy, returning to the "energizer bunny" version of herself
- Getting tasks done at home that had been piling up for years
- Feeling like herself from 15 to 20 years ago, approximately 3 to 4 months into treatment
Key Quotes
“I've had people who noticed that I was losing weight but then were like, 'But you look younger.' Starting to feel like myself again, like the person I used to be 15 to 20 years ago.”
“I have more mental clarity. I'm starting to do those things and having the mental acuity to be able to sit down and say, 'Okay, I'm going to tackle it this way.' And giving myself enough of a manageable thing so at the end of the day I can see that I had a result.”
“Just because you're in the 'okay normal' doesn't necessarily make it normal or okay, because sometimes if you're at the very low end, that is not considered to be good.”
“Don't be scared by the word functional medicine. There are no stupid questions, and I don't feel intimidated when I'm here.”
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