- Name: Cyndi Howard
- Age: 51
- Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
- Surgery date: August 3rd, 2015
- Testimonial date: March 18th, 2016
- Surgeon: Dr. Mario Almanza
It wasn't easy...the surgery is on your stomach, not your eyes or your mind, so there was an adjustment.....but it's one of the best decisions my husband and I made!  I have lost 88 lbs, went from a size 18-20, down to now a size 8!  I feel great!  My aches and pains went away, I'm much more active, love my yoga, and am ok with the choice I made.  I didn't have the strength to lose weight on my own.  I had to do this surgery in order to be successful.  Food is different now.  I only eat what I need.  I can have whatever I want, but a VERY SMALL portion, several times per day....and that works perfect for me.  Food/eating isn't what I enjoy in life anymore, I enjoy living, being active, enjoying yoga, and looking forward to a longer, healthier lifestyle.
Dr. Almanza was great, and his staff took good care of us.