Comments on: Plastic Surgery after Bariatric Surgery (Lap band, Gastric sleeve or Gastric bypass)

By: Pat Winecker

Pat Winecker — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:30:13 +0000

I had gastric sleeve surgery by Dr. R. at the end of September 2009. As of today, Dec. 14 I have lost almost 30 pounds. My starting weight was 195. I feel great and the adjustment has been relativly easy compared to living with Type II diabetes. My upper arms are extremely flabby and my breasts are sagging badly. I would like to have cosmetic surgery to fix these two problem areas. I trust Dr. Rodriguez completely and for that reason would go to any doctor he recommends. I felt very comfortable in Mexico and have no hestitation to make another trip.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:36:08 +0000

Hello,
My name is Kristen, i came down there with my mother in May 2007, i was eighteen years old. I did not get my first fill until feb 08 (complications of finding a good person in my area), but since feb 08 i have lost 106 lbs to date. Its a slow, steady progress, but it just keeps coming off! I’m so extremely happy. I remember Dr. Rodriguez told me i was beautiful, and when i lost the wieght I’d be stunning, and im starting to feel that way! I’m even looking into ways to get some plastic surgery done (not sure how to cover costs)…but its all very exciting. Thank You.

Kristen Marshall

By: Denver Cosmetic Surgery

Denver Cosmetic Surgery — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:43:02 +0000

That was a great post. I will have to bookmark this site so I can read more later.

By: Joans Weight Loss Story

Joans Weight Loss Story — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:53:58 +0000

Hey,
Interesting blog, I just found it and I’m already a subscriber
I hope it’s not against netiquette but I have just begun documenting
my own weight loss(I shed 30 pounds in a month, so not bad)
, and I was wondering if you could share
my experience for your readers.
I want to share my weight loss success
with your readers. If I can lose that much weight then
anyone else can too. Whatever you do, never give up and you WILL
reach all your weight loss goals!
Thanks for reading,
Joan

By: Dr. Arturo Rodriguez

Dr. Arturo Rodriguez — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:05:06 +0000

Hello Kim,
Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
I am very glad for so much weight loss you have had! People would like to see pictures from you before and after to see you are real so you need to send me a couple of them.
We are having a Reunion in Monterrey the first week end in December and you are wellcome to come and share with us.

Thanks again

Arturo Rodriguez, MD
http://www.thebariatric.com
http://www.bandstersforum.com

By: Kim Butler

Kim Butler — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:48:16 +0000

Hi, Dr. rodriquez rmemeber me Kim from Mississippi. I was banded in July 2005 at my starting weight 430 if you remember. today I weigh 175lbs thanks to you and the lap band . I cant explain to you how much my life has changed. I would love to have all the skin removed but, my finances will not allow it at this time but, I dont mind the skin its just a reminder of how far I have come thanks again Kim