Patient Success

I’d been wanting to lose weight for about 45 years. At one point, I was over 300 pounds, and I couldn’t walk for about 3 years. I was literally living a handicapped life. My sleeve gastrectomy was a lifesaving procedure for me. I’m a different person inside and out!

I had the gastric sleeve procedure, and it was the best decision I have ever made. I started at 232.5 pounds, and now I am currently 156 pounds. My energy level is higher, I don’t feel pains in my back or knees anymore, my blood pressure has been regulated, and I am no longer showing signs of being diabetic.”

Obesity runs in the family. I had high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I’d been on every diet. Since having the LAP-BAND surgery, I have felt fantastic! I’ve gotten rid of all of my big clothes, and I’m not going back up there. It feels good.

My triglycerides were up around 600. I was 41 years old, weighed 227 pounds, and knew I had to lose weight or I was going to die. I lost four pounds the first week after my LAP-BAND surgery, and I averaged two pounds per week after that until I reached—and then passed—my goal weight! I feel so much happier

Eventually, I went up to four hundred pounds. I couldn’t walk very far or take care of normal things. Even basic hygiene was a problem. It’s been a year since my procedure, and it eliminated my blood pressure problem, the gout, the swelling of the ankles, legs or feet. The surgery has really changed my entire life.

When I decided to have my operation, I weighed 309 pounds and was so afraid I was going to die. It was the best decision I could make. I had dropped over 60 pounds and then found out I was pregnant. My current weight at 4.5 months pregnant is 220 pounds and I feel great! I’m glad I made this change in my life.

Dr. Beltre, whenever I count my blessings, I see you! Thank you!*