Testimonials
Fifteen Years, One Patient at a Time
Every tile in the mosaic below is a real patient photo. Zoom in and click any photo to read their story.
Gastric sleeve (04/18/2018)
My surgery was great one month and one week down 44 pounds gone . Feel great have more energy this put your mind to and you can accomplish .The doctor was amazing I ve had no problems. My first picture was before my surgery the second 2 are today . My surgery was exactly one month and one week ago... * Read full review + 2 more photos →
Best thing I’ve ever done for myself (04/17/2018)
My experience with Dr Villarreal and his staff was great. His driver Carla picked us up at the airport and drove us to the hospital, where within minutes of our arrival Dr V appeared to introduce himself to my husband and I. From then on I felt safe and taken care of. His assistant Karen was there a... * Read full review + 9 more photos →
Excited and Relieved (04/17/2018)
I want to start by saying how scared and excited I was to be going to Mexico to have my Gastric Sleeve surgery. I have wanted WLS for years and my nor my husband's health insurance would cover it. It cost a great deal of money to have WLS in the states and I knew we could not afford it. Then a close... * Read full review →
Best Decision I Ever Made! (04/17/2018)
The whole experience from beginning to end has been very pleasant. I was contacted multiple times before the surgery to see if I had any questions or concerns. I was promptly picked up at the hotel and the driver is very courteous. Upon arrival to the hotel we were given a 1st floor room as we wou... * Read full review →
On my way (04/16/2018)
55 pound gone, I have WAY more energy and am excited about the next milestone. I m over halfway to my goal and it hasn t been quite 3 months. The only regret is I didn t do this sooner. ... * Read full review + 3 more photos →
I feel wonderful! (04/16/2018)
I waited to provide a testimonial until I had time to completely heal and also until my weight stabilized. It has taken awhile to be comfortable with my new diet. However, the results have been worth the trouble. I have lost approximately 40 pounds after the surgery. Combine that with my pre-surg... * Read full review →
I feel great (04/16/2018)
The first day was horrible, I was in allot of pain, but lil by lil it went away, the clinic was very very clean and the staff was amazing. I didnt like the fact I only saw the doctor the day of the surgery. But other than everything was great.... * Read full review →
Best decision Ever!! (04/16/2018)
Had the lap band for 10 years. All I did was through up. Lost most of my teeth and hair. For 6 years I lived off of chocolate me n Cheetos. So I made a decision to get it out but my doctor wouldn t do. So I chose dr A. I went in weighting 258 and I m 4 11 . Not healthy at all. I the surgery 11/30/1... * Read full review →
Never Looking Back (04/16/2018)
With being over 250 lbs from my mid twenties until 53 was heart breaking.
Since my Sleeve journey I am healthy mind body and spirit.
HW 274. SW 254. CW 156.
Went From a 22-24 to size 10/12 Some 8 s and medium to small.
My experience has been incredible. I do have to say... I was ready to be rea... * Read full review + 16 more photos →
Life Changing (04/13/2018)
The choice of having the surgery though it was scary, it was the best decision I ve ever made. I ve gained much more then my confidence. I ve gained the simple things back like an active life with my boys. Since June, 2017 I ve lost a total of 115 pounds. ... * Read full review + 7 more photos →