- Name: Sarah-Maricel Sanderson
- Age: 49
- Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
- Surgery date: March 20th, 2013
- Testimonial date: September 17th, 2013
- Surgeon: Dr. Almanza
Having the surgery and flying there and back was sort of all one big blur. I remember every day got better and better. I followed the post-op directions and diet totally. I had researched the diet and other issues on line and I complied with everything. One week I may loose 10 lbs and then another week or two I would not lose anything. But I would lose again and onward it would go. I've lost 48 lbs and only 7 lbs to my goal weight. I feel and look beautiful. I can wear slim jeans again. I was fat so long I forgot what it was like to enjoy your body. I feel pretty and I am SO happy. I am no long pre-diabetic, my BP is no longer high, my cholesterol is a lot lower. All my doctors are thrilled. I use to have severe asthma and I would get short of breath just going from my car to the house. Now I can climb stairs in any building and any amount of levels. I remember that surgical night I couldn't sleep but all of that was worth it. I recommend it for anyone and I would do it again any time. I have stayed very healthy and not eating sugar/fats, no dairy. I now have a body I love and want to take care of. When I was fat I didn't care, I just felt hopeless because I was so fat, like who cares anyway?As far as being down in Mexico there are places to go to get gatorade. Stock up on it. You're not going to like water right after surgery. When they say drink, drink, drink, ....they really mean it. You have got to drink It is a great journey overall. Again, I'm SO happy now, thanks to Dr Almanza.
Sarah-Maricel
