Your Board of Directors Left to Right: Aimee Watson, Pat MacGregor, Patrina McBride, Nancy Richards
Board Chair, Director/ Media Relations My name is Patrina McBride, I am a 47 year old married Mother of 3 children, and I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. I started my Weight Loss Journey in summer 2009 with a referral from my family doctor to the Guelph Center of Excellence Bariatric Clinic. At that time my highest recorded weight was 441lbs, although I am sure it was higher. I finally got meet Dr. Reed in January 2010, when he agreed to perform the Gastric Bypass RNY. I had surgery April 30th, 2010, which I believed saved my life. I am now at goal of 170 lbs, and have become an advocate for anyone seeking this path to change their lives
Secretary My Name is Nancy Richards, a 47 year old single mother of two young adult children. I was overweight all my life and was always dieting someway. Nothing worked for me until I spoke to a friend who had the Gastric Bypass RNY,, he said it changed his life, and I said it was time to change mine. I went to Ypsilanti, MI in March of 2009 and met the Doctor who saved my life, Dr. Taylor, the surgery was done July 2009. I was told I was selfish to do this at the time I did, but I said for the first time in my life I am going to be selfish and think of only me. Now three years later I am at my goal of 150 lbs. I had reconstructive surgery in December to have the excess skin removed from my stomach and my arm, and I feel great. I am happy to tell anyone my story and proud of the people who go down the same path that so many have chosen.
Treasurer
My name is Patricia MacGregor I am married a mother of 2children and 4grandchildren and I have struggled with my weight all of my life. I started my journey for weight loss in December of 2009 and had my surgery in Guelph with Dr. Hong on June 22nd of 2011 and my plastics on February 25th 2013 and I am at goal.
Medical Liasion
I am Aimee Watson. I started this journey Octoberb 2011..had surgery Aug 29 2013 with Dr.Reed. Reached clinic goal March 2014. I am a support worker for disabled adults. Currently going to school for my DSW..developmental support worker. Married to Jon..mother to my four legged boy Buddy. I love love love reading and learning.