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I have never been happier, I feel great, and my self-esteem has shot through the roof.

My name is Lisa. I had the LAP band surgery on June 14, 2007 with Dr. Rumbaut; I weighed at the time 225lbs. I am now down to 160lbs, my goal is to weigh between 145-150 lbs. I must say this was a life changing experience for me. I have never been happier, I feel great, and my self-esteem has shot through the roof. I have always been athletic, but if I had not been athletic I would have weighed significantly more than I had. I've played lacrosse (was a goalie for top High School team in the nation), basketball, and tennis. I played competitive tennis all through high school. I was on the varsity team all four years and played #2 singles and my freshman year of college. Because of this surgery I have been able to play college tennis at a Division III University and had the best season of my life; I was 22-3 on the season in singles and 24-2 in doubles. I was nominated "College Rookie of the Week" for 4 weeks in a row for the entire south. Because of my success on the court, other college coaches have been trying to recruit me. I am in the best shape of my life and I am happy to report that I'm transferring to a big Division I university to play for a top 20 team in the nation. Without this surgery coaches would have never considered me for their team because the general consensus is that "fat girls can't play tennis." Most thought I would not be able to keep up with the other girls on the team. Tennis coaches that I had contacted before my weight loss were uninterested in having me on their teams, but now, are after me. It's very reward to be in the driver's seat for once and say 'thanks, but no thanks." Because of my weight loss I now play a higher level of tennis and play with no fear. Sometimes I feel sorry for my opponents because they have no idea what they will be facing when they meet me on the tennis courts.

How did I get to this weight? I ate everything bad, ate huge portions, and I would inhale my food. As I was eating one meal, I was thinking about my next big meal, I never had the sensation of feeling full. As I got heavier, eating became more of an escape and I looked towards food for everything. I was at my heaviest at my senior prom, I didn't realize how large I was until I looked back at the picture. I had very low self esteem, I had back and knee pain. But my friends loved me big or small; they have been behind me every step of the way. I tried all the diets you could think of, but I just could not manage to keep the weight off. I found out about Dr. Rumbaut from my Aunt's neighbor who had surgery with him. Here in the US, I would have never qualified for the surgery because I was only 85 lbs overweight, I would have to gain 15 more lbs to even be considered for the surgery. There was no way I wanted to gain weight to get the surgery in the US. So, we chose Dr. Rumbaut and his team because they were willing to help me in any way they could. I was nervous walking into the hospital and for the doctors, but when I saw the facilities and the surgical team, I felt completely relaxed and ready to proceed with the surgery. Since the surgery, I have maintained a VERY strict diet, I have not cheated, I exercise as much as I can. In fact, I was the only freshman who came to college and lost weight their first year. It helped that I played on the team 6 days a week every week, matches 3 times a week and a very heavy workout schedule. Now, I live life to the fullest and try and make the most out of everything and enjoy every minute of it. I have never been happier, I don't remember a time since the surgery I was not smiling nor had a happy glow in my face. I feel great, I have gone from a size 18-20 to a size 8-9. Now shopping is not a painful or embarrassing experience anymore, I love the fact that I can go into any store and try on whatever I want! My ultimate goal is to fit into bikini because I have never been able to wear one. I know I will not be a size 3-4, but I just want to look toned, healthy, and athletic.

Lisa

Life is GOOD!!

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 bee on the front. The new one barely covers the bee on the old one.  The old one is even too big for me to sleep in. Last week I FINALLY dropped off my wedding rings to be resized....I'm always afraid I'm going to lose them in the pool. And while I was there I had them take 3 links out of my watch band.

The size L jeans I bought a Wal-Mart are all too big (I've stopped wearing them), the M's are starting to feel sloppy. I have two new pairs of Capri's that are both size S. Frankly I'm still in shock to be wearing anything that doesn't have a X in the size label....more like 5X. I went shopping with my daughter last weekend and we both tried on EVERY thing we took in the change room. The stuff that fit...fit us BOTH. I don't know who was more shocked - her or me.

Life is GOOD!!

Becky

THE BEST thing I have ever done...

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. I have more endurance. I can go to the mall and go shopping w/ my teenager & not be run down after about 30 min of walking. I can get out & practice soccer w/ her or go for a bike ride. I can RUN!!!! It's amazing how much better I feel - not just physically but emotionally. I was very withdrawn before surgery. I was always afraid of what people thought of me. I no longer feel that. I'm ready to get out & go & do everything I've been missing out on!

Lisa

He was a surgeon that I could trust with my life.

My Surgery took place October 31st 2005, this happened after visiting 6 doctors that performed Bariatric Surgery. When I met Dr. Rumbaut, he made me feel confident that he was a surgeon that I could trust with my life. Once I met Dr. Rumbaut deciding to have Gastric Bypass surgery was easy, I knew that I couldn't keep living my life being self conscious and feeling bad about myself because of my excess weight. After surgery, the recuperation wasn't easy, it took weeks to get back to my normal schedule, but it was all worth it, when I started seeing results. My self esteem went through the roof when I was able to buy modern sexy clothing and not the extra size clothes that made me look like an older women. One year after surgery I was at my goal weight and weighed less that I had ever dreamed of. Today I weigh 136 pounds that is the lowest I have ever been. When I decided to have surgery I weighed 235 pounds.
Now my life is very different, I can relate to people and are very confident about my self. This is the best decision I ever made. Thank you Dr. Rumbaut!

Magaly

Last year I made one of the most important decision of my life...

My name is Dr. Luis Garza, I am a 50 year old Dentist, I am married, have 3 kids and weigh 181 Pounds. Last year I made one of the most important decision of my life, to undergo weight loss surgery, after having health problems due to my overweight. At my highest weight the scale reported 273 pounds.

After visiting various doctors and doing extensive research, I decided to undergo Gastric Bypass Surgery at the Obesity Surgery Center of Monterrey. I chose Dr. Rumbaut because he had the most experience and surgical skill. He made made me felt at ease right away and helped me choose the right bariatric procedure for my individual needs, that in my case was de Gastric Bypass.

After Surgery my recuperation was a fast one. The first month I lost a lot of weight and didn’t stop loosing until I reached my goal weight. Now I am able to tie my shoes easily, and be comfortable in movie theaters and in airplane seats.

Since my surgery I have gone in numerous vacations with my family and enjoy swimming, long walks at the beach and being able to enjoy all the rides at Disney. I also enjoy the fact that I can buy clothing anywhere and not just at plus size stores and that I can buy fashionable clothing.

Now my back is feeling great, my blood sugar and cholesterol are controlled and have more flexibility and mobility. I sleep better, don't snore (my wife is thankful) and have much more energy!
Both my daughters are overweight. I am the first one that wants them to have surgery. My older daughter is having surgery this year and the younger one hopefully next year. There is no doubt that this surgery changed my life. And it is not about being happy or unhappy being overweight, it is about being comfortable with your body and being healthier, that is very difficult to achieve when you are carrying all that extra weight.

Luis

William thanks Dr. Roberto Rumbaut

My name is William, I am 22 years old. I had surgery with Dr. Rumbaut 3 years ago. Surgery was the best decision I made. Now I have no problem practicing sports, I don’t get tired and on the contrary, I have a great physical condition. I have been going regularly to the gym for two years now. Now my self esteem is back, my way of dressing and attitude reflect it. I am really satisfied with the results of my surgery. Thank you Dr. Rumbaut!

William

I’ve been overweight all my life...

Choosing to have gastric bypass surgery with Dr. Rumbaut was the best decision I’ve ever made. I’ve been overweight all my life and like most overweight people, I’ve tried too many diets to count and have failed at all of them.  At age 28 the weight was starting to catch up to me health wise and I decided to finally make the choice to take control of it.  I had my surgery August 8, 2007 and now almost one year later I’ve lost 110 lbs and I’m at my goal weight.
 
I knew that the surgery and the resulting weight loss would improve my health and extend my life but it was another benefit that came as the best surprise.  It’s hard to describe but the best I can do is say that I feel confident, sexy and amazing….I love being me now.  Regaining my health is the reason I had the surgery but feeling like I can go out and do anything with confidence has changed my life even more.  Dr. Rumbaut and his team have changed my life and I can never say thank you enough to them.

Brooke

Lynn thanks Dr. Roberto Rumbaut for changing his life

I had the lap-band 10/30/03 in Monterrey, Mexico by Dr. Rumbaut. First of all, I have worked in MANY hospitals in my 25 years of nursing and none has been as nice, modern, well staffed by competent nurses and aesthetically pleasing as this hospital in Monterrey. I've also known lots of surgeons and few as experienced, humorous and dedicated and skilled as Dr. Rumbaut. He has done thousands of this procedure, teaches surgeons all across the world and is co-author of the book on lab-band surgery. Also Dr. Rumbaut has had the procedure himself, so he can speak from experience.

I no longer use insulin for my diabetes which is in good control. I never had blood pressure problems, so that hasn't changed. I am sure my heart and lungs are happy, as are my knees! I met my personal weight loss goal about 25 pounds ago, but am quite satisfied with the extra weight loss at this point.

So, here are the photos. Thanks for reading my story.

Lynn

Melissa gives praise to Dr. Roberto Rumbuat for her life changing surgery

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 I continued at 300+ lbs it would not be long before I suffered from multiple medical conditions.

I had an adjustable gastric band placed in October of 2002 by Dr. Rumbaut. I have lost 135 lbs in 2 years. I lost 90 lbs in the first 8 months. I have continued to lose weight and am 10 lbs from my goal. I chose Dr. Rumbaut because of the number of procedures that he had done and on interviews with his patients. All of his patients speak glowingly of his surgical skills, interpersonal skills as well as his true interest and passion for helping people who are obese. One of the things that impressed me was that some of his patients reported that they called his cell phone after the surgery with questions and Dr. Rumbaut answered the phone and readily assisted them! This would NEVER happen with a MD in America. I have not had to call Dr. Rumbaut but if I ever did, I feel confident that he would do everything he could to assist me. I am in the healthcare field, and as a professional I believe that Dr. Rumbaut is an exceptional surgeon and person.

The hospital was very clean and well run. The nursing staff was competent. Pain is minimal. I tell everyone that it felt like I did 1000 crunches! Sore, but not really pain.

Dr. Rumbaut made it a point to speak with my sister after the operation to let her know how I was doing. My sister was very surprised at how down to earth Dr. Rumbaut was and how much he cared about his patients. The entire procedure went very smoothly; in fact I was at the local mall in Monterrey the second day after surgery!

I have not had any complications from the procedure and did not need an adjustment or “fill” until I had lost 80 lbs. I chalk my success up to Dr. Rumbaut's surgical skills! am very happy to say that Dr. Rumbaut performed my surgery. I couldn’t be happier. The placement of my band was the best money I ever spent!

Melissa

Sherry has had her life transformed with the help of Dr. Rumbaut

It is a pleasure and honor to be able to tell you about Dr. Rumbaut and how he and the LapBand gave me back an active, healthy and happy life after being obese and then morbidly obese for about 9 years.

In Jr High and High School I was a little pudgy but nothing too bad, I really started seeing the weight come on about a year out of high school. Unfortunately, obesity is a problem my family and extended family have been facing for a long time. I wasn¹t careful enough to notice and before I knew it I was a 335 pound unhappy girl, depressed and on the way to a lifetime of health problems. My father approached me with the idea of weight loss surgery and I was offended and scared to even think about that. But he did plant a seed and about 4 months later my little brother called me and voiced his true concern about my health and weight. I was ready to hear it at that time and started the path of LapBand discovery. I wanted to know all my options out there and stumbled upon Dr. Rumbaut on the internet and all his accomplishments in the WLS field and this procedure called LapBand. After a few e-mails, conversations on the phone and some excellent referrals from people in my state that went to Dr. Rumbaut I knew I found my new beginning I was banded in Mexico Sept, 1999.

The journey has been amazing and has had its ups and downs like life. There was great weight loss and then a couple years of a little bit of gain and then again loss and continued loss. Over 5 1/2 years and 148 lbs thinner and still loosing I couldn't be happier with what the band has done for me. It¹s a part of me and I have learned to work with it and my body to give me the healthiest and best results.

I can't say enough personally about Dr. Rumbaut and his team and how sincere he is in making you feel comfortable about your decision. Probably because he has a band himself! I remember laying in the bed right before surgery and I started crying because of nerves and excitement all at the same time and Dr. Rumbaut came over to me and grabbed my hand and said you¹ll be ok, I promise I¹ll take good care of you. That was it for me; I knew I was in the best hands possible. About 24 hours later I was up and out of the hospital with a little soreness but already knew I would thinner tomorrow than I was today!

Thank you Dr. Rumbaut and your team with helping me achieve this part of my life I was always suppose to have. I will be forever grateful.

Sherry

Cathy retains weightloss after almost six years with the lapband placed by Dr. Roberto Rumbaut. Now she represents him.

This is a story I never tire of telling. The positive changes that have taken place in my life are almost too numerous to mention. Many of these changes I have experienced are private and personal; much of it I can share, but perhaps not in print! ;o)

The year before I was banded (1999) my weight was at an all time high. I was miserable and quite frankly, I had given up. I had tried everything and I was tired of the constant pressure I put on myself to lose weight.

My Seattle doctor suggested I go to a doctor in Mexico for the lapband procedure. This doctor was Dr Rumbaut, who was also banded himself. Ah! Here was a doctor who was going to understand what this “state of being’ was like. And my assumption was correct - He was kind and respectful and understood fully. This had not been my experience with Doctors previously!

When I had my surgery it was not yet approved by the FDA in the U.S. – at that time the only choice was to go to another country. For the lap band procedure, I know now that some of the best doctors and hospitals in the world are outside the US boundaries. I felt confident then and now that Dr Rumbaut's technique and experience are unparalleled - his surgical skills are exceptional, and internationally recognized. As is the hospital San Jose - One of Mexico’s largest hospitals, it is also a ‘teaching’ hospital, where some of the best and brightest in the world come to work under the tutelage of Dr. Rumbaut and others like him. (When we talk remind me to give you a detailed play by play of my experience in Mexico)

I tried hard to stay very focused during my ‘weight loss phase’. I was able to eat most of the things I loved, the amounts were just very small and I was satisfied. I walked 3-4 times weekly and got fills when I needed them. Back in that moment, it seemed like a slow process, but 8 1/2 months later I had lost 85 pounds! In other words I lost.... approximately, an eleven year old person. ;o) I went from a size 22 to a size 8-10. I started at 225 pounds (I think I was heavier but wouldn’t weigh myself) and now am stable around 140, give or take a few pounds;o). The real miracle to me is that I have been able to keep this weight off – I simply could not accomplish this prior to banding. It does take some effort on my part to maintain – but – it’s ‘doable’. It really is.

I don't miss anything about being heavy. It was hellish. I can swim, play tennis, hike, golf, and go all day without having to rest. I love getting dressed for the day. I love that my grandchildren will never know me fat. (grandson in picture with me;o) I love that I can get on an airplane and not worry about spilling over onto someone. I love that every single morning I look forward to the day, getting dressed and living and enjoying life like I haven't in many years. Weight got in the way of who I was - I am less inhibited and more like myself. And amazingly, after about a year of so of being thinner, people forgot I was ever heavy – I haven’t, but I’m glad they have.

My insurance didn't cover me for weight loss surgery - It took some sacrifice and financial shuffling, but it's been worth every penny. Looking back, my only regret will always be that I didn't find it sooner. After weight loss surgery my life started over again. For many years something prayed for, and finally answered. I feel very blessed and fortunate.

It would be my absolute delight to assist you on this journey. If I can answer questions or help in any way, call or email me at your convenience through this website.

Cathy

After losing over 120 pounds, I am healthy, able to keep up with my four young children, and lead a completely transformed life. I now "fit" into the world.

Hi. My name is Jen. I had LAP-BAND surgery over 4 years ago with Dr. Rumbaut and have had much success. I tried every diet out there and had all but given up living in a normal sized body and "fitting" into this world. When I first heard about the LAP-BAND procedure, I knew that the surgery was my last chance to reach my goals. I chose Dr. Rumbaut because of his amazing credentials and also because of the state of the art University Hospital in which he operates. As a registered nurse, with critical care and operating room experience, I knew how important it was to be in a full service medical center. Everything went so smoothly and my husband and I were both so impressed with the care and attention I received. I have spent a lot of time around surgeons and hospitals, both in my professional life and as a patient, and I have never been so well taken care of as I was in Monterrey with Dr. Rumbaut and his team. After losing over 120 pounds, I am healthy, able to keep up with my four young children, and lead a completely transformed life. I now "fit" into the world.

Jen

Cassie became a Certified Personal Trainer after the Lap Band Surgery with Dr. Roberto Rumbaut

My name is Cassie and I have always been overweight.  I guess the first time I realized I had a problem was after graduating high school at 16 years old and weighed 175 lbs while all my friends weighed about 115 lbs.  My weight didn't stop there, over the next few years I put on another 25 lbs to bring me to an even 200 lbs.  I have been on numerous diets and took countless diet pills over the years to try and control my weight.  At my all-time high I weighed in at 238 lbs, when I heard of the Adjustable Gastric Band LapBand).  I had my surgery on March 1, 2002 by the wonderful Dr. Roberto Rumbaut and haven't looked back since.  I have lost about 100 lbs and feel great!  I have also incorporated exercise as part of my daily routine and enjoy every minute of it as well as becoming a Certified Personal Trainer.

Cassie

Lisa loses weight and gains self esteem with the help of Dr. Roberto Rumbaut and his team

Before weight loss surgery I had low self esteem, depression, constant back, and foot pain, and chronic heartburn. I felt like my weight problem was destroying my life. I knew I had to do something. Ten months after surgery I lost 90 pounds. A year and a half later I am still at the same weight. My self esteem is no longer a problem, the foot pain is gone, no more heartburn, and I now know that I am in charge of my life, and it is starting to be a long and healthy one! Thanks again to Dr. Roberto Rumbaut, and your team of experts!

Lisa

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