My name is Bonnie and I am from northern Vermont. I had been severely obese for my entire life. I weighed in at 10 pounds at birth and I had special "pretty plus" sized clothes for first grade! I had no concept of "normal" because for me, "normal" was being 264 pounds! As I began to get older, I developed diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. Even though I was exercising and dieting, my health conditions were not improving and I was not losing weight. I knew I needed an intervention more powerful than another "diet," I knew I needed something more powerful than my addiction to food!
I had thought about gastric bypass surgery for over 8 years. I always told myself it was too drastic, it wouldn't work, it was too risky, etc. As my health continued to deteriorate at such a young age (only 30) I knew it would only be a matter of a few more years and then there would be more health risks to stay morbidly obese than to take a chance and have surgery! I look back now and cannot believe I wasted all those years being so unhealthy and unhappy! I researched my options and decided to see Dr. Rumbaut who I first found through obesityhelp.com. I knew I needed RNY because of my eating habits and sweet addiction; I knew I wanted it laproscopically for faster healing with less complications of hernia and infection. Dr. Rumbaut has years of experience with both! Of course, the thought of leaving my area for surgery was scary, but I did my research. Everywhere I searched Dr. Rumbaut's name kept coming to the top of my list!
I am a nurse with 3 years of surgical experience.
Although, I'm no expert, I do know a few things to look for. I did not have to worry at all! Every experience with Dr. Rumbaut and the Hospital San Jose was amazing! The Hospital San Jose is beautiful, spacious and completely up to date. They follow the same standards as hospitals here in the US. Communication with the hospital staff was easy as well. I received excellent care from Dr. Rumbaut and his staff! This was one of the few times in my life as an obese person where healthcare professionals treated me with respect and dignity! From my first contact with Doralisa to my ride back to the airport, Dr. Rumbaut and his staff impeccably planned everything and my husband and I were treated extremely well. I am so happy I chose Dr. Rumbaut and his team - it was worth it!
I am absolutely thrilled with my results and so is my doctor here at home! Before surgery, I weighed 264 pounds (I am 5'5") and my BMI was 43.9. I was on three diabetic medications, as well as medications for high cholesterol and hypertension. Now, I only have to take my vitamins! My doctor is thrilled with the complete change in my health and so am I! I have more energy, less aches and pains, less social anxiety and a sexy new body! I have now lost 100 pounds, only 15 pounds to go until I am at a "normal" weight! I currently weigh 164 (BMI 27) and went from a tight size 24 to a size 8! I am a normal size person now. I can blend in if I chose to. Right now, I like to stand out!
My only regret is not visiting Dr. Rumbaut 10 years ago!
Bonnie
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