Success Stories

Karla

I used to be overweight, I loved food and was addicted to it. I was a yo-yo dieter. Many times I went on a diet to lose a maximum of 20 pounds and then put them back on. This story repeated itself through my adolescence.  It [...]

Ana

Hello! My name is Ana. I had the Gastric Sleeve procedure 3 months and I couldn’t be happier.  In these months I have been able to adopt healthier eating habits and have had great results. I am happier, healthier and my confidence has improved in all [...]

Walther

Hello. My name is Walter Cantu. I am from Monterrey and I’m 28. On January 2010, I had the Gastric Sleeve procedure performed by Dr. Rumbaut. Since my surgery my life has changed a complete 180 degrees. My starting weight was 370 Pounds and in two [...]

Laura

It’s been four years since I had my lap –band surgery and I feel great! This surgery has been life changing! Before this procedure I had self esteem issues and health concerns like high blood pressure. This surgery changed my life. Now I’m more confident and [...]

Armando

It’s been nine months since my surgery and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. At first it was a little hard but once you get used to living with your surgery it becomes easier every day and you see [...]

Paola

3 years ago my life changed dramatically. I am the happiest woman. My life has changed so much since my surgery. My way of looking at life has changed in very aspect. No I focus on feeling healthier. Not only has surgery changed my life, it [...]

Becky

It’s June 1st Everyone…one year from the very first picture I took in this wonderful series. I saved ONE t shirt from the “big” old days…my fav yellow t shirt with a bee on the front. I now have a new yellow t shirt with a [...]

Lisa

Having gastric bypass w/ Dr. Rumbaut has been THE BEST thing I have ever done for myself. My only regret is not having done it sooner. When I started this journey I weighed 380 lbs. Now I weigh around 175 lbs. I have my life back. [...]

Susan

Almost one year ago, February 25, 2005 I went to Monterrey, Mexico to have lap band surgery. The surgery itself was easy (laparoscopic) and the Doctors were wonderful. I weighed 245# at that time. I have always had a problem with my weight. I have tried [...]

Melissa

My name is Melissa. I always knew I was over weight, but it was not until I had problems purchasing pants that fit that I knew I was in trouble! I did not have any medical issues related to my weight, but I knew that if [...]