Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought I would even consider this procedure!!! I never had fat/overweight problem, I was total athlete & happy growing up, but trauma that took my activity away began my problems with gaining weight & food/bad eating habits. Then after my first child I had no time for myself especially after leaving my psycho husband & he in turn abandoned us & remarried & moved out of state, so I was totally alone & I put my baby & trying to find places to live top priority & years passed & I stayed out of shape but not obese. Then remarriage & 3 more children & my last child at age 40 got me again way out of shape & always stayed about 45lbs overweight. With my last 2 children my migraines got worse & the medications I take fought my metabolism & I tried hard to diet & my migraines got worse!!!! So I saw tv about the Orbera temporary new balloon & I got consultation. My wonderful dr., explained that I was not a good candidate for Orbera & 100% not covered by my insurance but the G.S. Was fully covered & I qualified with a 33 bmi I was 174 and I'm 5'0" (feet even). And what totally made me jump on it was he explained my migraines will eventually subside if not disappear & this cut off metabolism slowing medication!!!! So I got happy & nervous as date got closer & had my surgery July 27 & I'm down 17 pounds & happy, however the only thing I'm frustrated at is the food & liquid getting "stuck" in my throat!!!!! I tried calling my Dr & we kept missing each other!!! It's so hard for me to keep up woty water intake& food because it gets stuck in my throat!! Does anybody have that problem??? I could use some advice!!!! I have NO regrets!!! I would totally recommend !!!! And I'm SO happy to say that I haven't had not 1 aspirin/excedrin since 1 week before surgery !!!!!!! I was taking them on regular basis for my bad headaches & migraines!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!

I struggled with my weight for my whole life and I finally decided to take control of my life. Met three different bariatric surgeon in Torrance and West LA and finally decided to go with Dr. Roohipour. Had my Sleeve Gastrectomy with Dr. Roohipour in April 2015. In 4 months lost 59 lbs. couldn't be happier. Dr. Roohipour has also fixed my hernia at the same time. I am happier and healthier :)