Roxian had been wanting to lose weight for several years, but didn’t want to jeopardize her health in the process. So when she met Dr. Benton Baker III, she was intrigued. Over the years Roxian and her husband, who own a pharmacy, had seen what can happen when people are more concerned about weight loss than they are about their health. Freinds sometimes told the couple that they had seen weight loss doctors in Houston who had sold them weight loss drugs. Some looked unhealthy; one customer asked her husband, a pharmacist if she could have her prescription refilled at their Pharmacy, but the bottles were frighteningly devoid of any information.

So when Dr. Benton Baker III stopped by the pharmacy one day, Roxian took the opportunity to talk with him. She soon learned that Baker’s practice, The M.D.’s Weight and Wellness Center, helps patients lose weight, but never at the expense of their health. In fact, Baker encourages overweight patients to lose weight so they’ll be able to avoid many health hazards.

Roxian became one of Baker’s first patients when he opened The M.D.’s Weight and Wellness Center in August; right away, she was impressed when Baker ran blood tests and ordered an EKG before ever recommending a weight loss program.

During office visits, Baker spent a lot of time debunking weight loss myths and gave Roxian realistic ways to implement positive eating habits. He also suggested exercise, so she began working out several times a week.

Roxian has now lost 22 pounds, is nearing her weight loss goal and feels great.

“It’s amazing how much difference 20 pounds will make,” she said