Changed my Life - Des Moines, IA

Due to my rhinophyma, my self-image was pretty bad. I had given up on trying to take care of myself and gained a lot of weight. I went up to 300 pounds, didn’t want to go out into public places because of people looking at me. Out of fear and doubt I kept putting off seeking help. One night we went out to eat with my step-son’s family and during the meal my 3 year old granddaughter said “grandpa you have a big nose.” They started to scold her but I said no she’s right and then I tried to explain to a 3 year old a medical condition. Later I decided to ask my dermatologist what I can do. He sent me to Dr. Cody Koch. I was scared and worried about the pain and the cost, would it work? All kinds of things ran through my mind. From the very beginning Dr. Koch and his staff made me feel a lot more relaxed. Dr. Koch explained my options and told me what He would do. I felt I could trust him and we went ahead with the surgery. The day of the surgery Dr. Koch eased my nerves and my wife’s as well, and after, He came out to my wife and told her how it all went which eased her concerns even more. During the healing time Dr. Koch and his staff made their selves completely available to me and saw me often.
Since the surgery I’ve gotten many complements and my self-image improved a lot. I’ve started to care about my health again. I’ve loss 40lbs since the beginning of this year, my relationship with my wife is stronger. She’s losing weight also. We feel like going and doing things again. My overall attitude and moods are much better. I get along better at work. My quality of life has shot way up.
I truly thank Dr. Cody Koch and his staff for their kindness and the great service they gave me. Looking forward to life again.
Sincerely, Donald