My Story

[Mary K 3]

My weight problem started I think the day I was born. Believe it or not, but at one point in my life I was a hungry skinny little kid. Came from a poor family where we fought the dog for the pork chop bone. Then I grew up and decided I would never be hungry again. And believe me, I never was. I ate and I ate and then I would panic and diet like crazy to take the weight off. Never had a problem taking off the weight, had a problem keeping it off. Then finally two years ago I decided to quit smoking (yes another bad habit I picked up along the way). Then I fell and injured my hip and exercise was out of the question and yes, the weight piled on. Went up to 240 pounds. Now that wouldn't have been so bad if I was 7 feet tall, but I am barely over 5 feet. I got sick and tired of being sick and tired and fat. So I started searching for help. I found Dr. Lopez-Ortega in Mexico, did my research and the rest they say is history.

I am only a week post op, but feeling absolutely wonderful. I actually haven't stepped on a scale yet, still have that fear inside me to do it, but my family says that I have definitely losing weight. My pants are actually falling off me and I can see a difference. I am not hungry at all, but follow the food plan Dr. Lopez-Ortega put me on. I don't think about food all the time they way I used to. I feel like a totally different person.

I am looking forward to my new body, my new way of looking at food and my new life. I wish that I had heard of this procedure years ago, it would have saved me years of heartache.

By the way, did I happen to mention that I am in my 60's. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Oh Mary K I am so happy for you. I agree it is never to late to take back our lives. I was sleeved in Mexico with Dr Garcia on September 10th and it has been a great experience so far. I too am not hungry and am still on full liquids. In fact I really have no desire to eat anything. Good Luck in your journey!!

[CAsleeve 56]

Congratulations!

I turned 50 last month...and you can teach an old dog new tricks...or atleast how to eat again. My journey with my sleeve has been the best thing I've ever ever ever done for myself. Congrats to you for taking the steps to a fitter, healthier, leaner YOU!

One Love.

[hawkihoops 20]

Wonderful to hear!

[Kenzee245 2]

Can I ask both of you, what was the total for the whole procedure with the Doctors in Mexico ?

[Delena2/11 59]

I'm so glad that you are having a good outcome from your surgery. I am preop and also wish I would have started the whole process earlier, like maybe 18 lol. Enjoy your new life! Dee