I ve been researching this procedure for more than 5 years. I ve done all of the pre-testing, sat thru seminars, etc... but at the end of the day, insurance wouldn t pay a dime and I couldn t bring myself to spend $24k on this.
Every time I would research, WLA would pop up in the search and I d see ... * read more.
I cannot thank Dr. Villarreal enough. The care and quality of service I received from him and his wonderful staff was second to none. I had zero complications and am enjoying my journey to fit! Two months post op and down almost 50 pounds. I would highly recommend Dr. Galileo Villarreal!!!... * read more.
So I ll get to point, before surgery I was 532 pounds, taking 12 medications to live, and barely making it into work. The trip to Mexico was wonderful, the Doctors, nurses and staff were amazing! My procedure went well and I arrived home and have healed well. Now I will say I ve had bumps in the roa... * read more.
Don t wait!! You only have one life... best decision I ve ever made... down 72 pounds!!! From 190 to 118 at 5 0 !!!! Love, love, love my life!!! Confident and alive is how I feel!!!... * read more.
I am so incredibly happy to have had this experience. I received great care. The hospital was super clean, beautiful and the nurses were super kind. I loved being able to recover in a hotel room instead of a hospital. The hotel nurses were great as well. I brought my boyfriend with me and it made i... * read more.
I would do it over again and again and again! I'm so happy with my results!
I have a little different story to tell. I am not your 100lbs+ over weight person. I was not obese by normal standards. I was 50lbs over weight and I'd "tried it all" to loose my weight. I went in for surgery at 170lbs (si... * read more.
I was very nervous and not sure what to expect,but I did it anyway. My friend and I did it together, and I couldn't be happier that we did it. They took very good care of us and we felt safe and secure. As far as the surgery goes, it went well, very little pain and we were up and moving that day aft... * read more.
The Gastric Sleeve: One of the best decisions of my life. I m only 3 weeks post-op, down 17 lbs, but the changes are astounding and the surgery was a breeze. Don t get me wrong, this isn t an easy fix, you have to work at it every day, but it is so worth it. I am 59 years old female, 238 lbs pre-opp... * read more.
We have all heard the expression that when you realize you are in a hole quit digging. I have been digging my weight hole for decades. This surgery has finally given me an opportunity to get out of the hole and a second chance to get back on track with eating healthier, able to exercise and feel so ... * read more.
Last year around this time I was very depressed and emotional... so much was going on and so much happened. I think I hit my lowest I ve ever felt in my life. I ve never felt so hurt, betrayed, abandoned, and homeless. I started developing an eating disorder. I didn t realize how serious it was unt... * read more.
