- Name: Michael Leroux
- Age: 52
- Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
- Surgery date: October 1st, 2018
- Testimonial date: November 15th, 2018
- Surgeon: Dr. Mario Almanza
The hospital itself is new and state of the art. The staff - what can I say? Spectacular!
Dr Almanza greeted us the morning of surgery to give us reassurances.
Surgery was quick and I recovered without incident. Lots of popsicles and water for the first few days.
All I can say is to follow the directions you're given prior to and once surgery has been completed.
I returned home and saw my own family Doctor, 9 Oct 18 to have the stitches removed. One incision was still slightly open, however I was told that the wound healed from the inside out and not to worry.
Four weeks post I had lost 30 pounds. Six weeks post I'm down 42 pounds.
My heaviest weight was 315, I was 297 when I started the preop diet, and 287 the day of surgery.
Currently I'm around 244 and the weight is still coming off.
I exercise daily which includes 5 kilometers on the treadmill. My knees and back aren't as sore as they once were. My energy levels have risen substantially.
Hunger is still minimal and I find that I have to make sure to take in some food each day, although vitamins and protein shakes are now my staple.
Again, I wish to thank Dr Almanza and the staff for making me a new person.
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