Patient Success

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.”