Dr. Alvarez and his team are a God send. I had complications during surgery and instead of allowing me die, he called in an additional team of doctors.
After surgery I stayed 3 additional days with expensive additional treatments and was not charged $1 extra dollar. You read that right not $1 dollar. Dr. Alvarez treated me like family and so did all the Dr.s and nurses. I'm alive today because he did. I'm so thankful to Endobariatric. Would like to shout the nurses as well; Martin Garcia, Miguel, and so many more! They were an additional God send. Always happy, encouraging, caring and attentive.
Updated on 7 Jun 2021:
My surgery was actually May 5th, 2021. I’m down 20lbs!! I crossed over into onederland. I must admit only eating 2 tablespoons for breakfast lunch and dinner is challenging. My kids have said I’m a little snippy lately but that’s what happens I guess when you use food for comfort. I’m excited about the weight loss though.
Most of my pants no longer fit but my dresses do. I’ll update agin in 30 days.
Updated on 24 Jul 2021:
So this is a celebration post. I’m down 37lbs. I started at 220; now I’m 183!!! I’m so very excited about this. I’ve went from a 40DD down to a 38DD. I must admit though my little booty is gone. I’m going to have to walk up hill on a treadmill to get it back.
When I got married 6 years ago; I was 177. I’ll be that weight again within weeks. My ultimate goal is to be between 125-140. To put that in perspective that’s how big I was in the 8th grade. I haven’t been that small since. That feels weird to say but it’s the truth. I’m I happy I’m getting smaller. I must admit though breaking my addiction to food has not been easy. I’ve had many “teary days.” Prepare yourself for this mentally before you begin...maybe grab a counselor or join a support group; you’ll need it.
I look good though and I’m grateful to get away from obesity.
Updated on 22 Dec 2021:
I’m finally used to eating smaller portions. I’m not much smaller than before but I certainly am still losing inches. I’m a size 12 on the top and a 10 on the bottom. I went into the surgery a tight 16 but should wear an 18.
It’s time for me to start working out. I am approximately 178lbs. As you can see from the picture I look smaller but haven’t lost much more weight. My goal weight is 145. Overall, I’m happy I had the surgery. I’ve only gotten compliments from others, even those who know I’ve had the surgery. At the one year mark I’m going to get a tummy tuck. :)
Updated on 5 Jul 2023:
It’s almost 2 years later and I wanted to say the surgery was success. I can honestly say that even with the complications it was worth it. I was just a point where I felt like giving up on life and this breathed new life into me. Total weight loss was 60lbs. Ps as my stomach has expanded I have had to go into “mindful eating” to keep the weight off. I’m not hungry but I was hungry before I was addicted to eating. I can eat what I want but in smaller portions