Steven Cline

For Steven Cline, 74-year-old living in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, life has always been an adventure. He’s spent his adult life traveling and exploring, never one to let obstacles get in his way. But over the years, a series of hernias began to slow him down — making travel less enjoyable and more uncomfortable. Despite undergoing multiple hernia surgeries in the past, Steven felt his most recent repair wasn’t quite right. He continued to experience discomfort and had a lingering sense that the hernia hadn’t been fully addressed.

That’s when he turned to Dr. Matthew Reynolds, board-certified general surgeon known for his expertise in complex hernia repairs. After a thorough consultation, Dr. Reynolds confirmed what Steven had suspected — he did, in fact, have a recurrent hernia that needed repair.

Before proceeding, Dr. Reynolds partnered with Steven to develop a comprehensive whole body approach to better prepare him for his hernia repair and reduce the risk of complications. Determined to get back to living life to the fullest, Steven committed to this and worked diligently on his weight loss journey. He successfully shed over 30 pounds.

With his weight loss achieved, Steven underwent a successful hernia repair with Dr. Reynolds. He now feels confident that the issue had been fully resolved.

Today, Steven continues to travel the world, but now, he can do so with greater comfort and ease.

“Dr. Reynolds gave me my life back,” Steven shares. “I’ve been traveling my whole life, but now I can do it with complete confidence and comfort.”

Steven’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to take control of your health — whether it’s exploring new destinations or simply living life without limitations.