so worth it! *

  • Name: Beth
  • Age: 48
  • Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
  • Surgery date: February 3rd, 2023
  • Testimonial date: July 12th, 2023
  • Surgeon: Dr. Mario Almanza
I HAD THE SLEEVE ON 2/2/23. I HAVE LOST 77 LBS SINCE. I WENT FROM 255 TO NOW AT 178! I HAVEN'T BEEN UNDER 200 LBS IN 29 YEARS. MY LIFE IS SO MUCH BETTER. IT WAS THE BEST DECISION THAT I EVER MADE. I CAN WALK UP STAIRS NOW WITH NO KNEE PAIN OR PANTING AND OUT OF BREATH. I FEEL MORE CONFIDENT. MY DIABETES IS ALMOST TO THE REMISSION POING AND I AM OFF MOST OF MY MEDS.IT WAS A SUPER EASY SURGERY. I HAD VERY LITTLE GAS PAIN AND WAS ONLY NAUSEATED ONCE. DR ALMANZA AND THE STAFF WAS AMAZING. I FELT VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE STRUGGLING WITH WEIGHT LOSS! IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN TOO!!!
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