A National Leader in Bariatric, Metabolic & Foregut Surgery

Coming from a family that suffers from depression and anxiety, i found comfort in food all my life.  I ate till i reached 400 pounds and was in my early 30s. I hated that i  would not stop eating.  And would hate socializing because everywhere i went people would be like "wow shes so fat .but shes so pretty.. if she would only lose the weight!" Like its that simple eh? Or that now since i cant lose the weight, im no longer beautiful? Long story short... i got tired of waking up every morning carrying the weight (back, knees were always hurting. And i got tired of the emotional pain of being the pretty but fat girl.  I talked to my college philosophy teacher who became a good friend and she motivated me to face my fears of surgery.  I called your office and everything else was taken care by u guys. So many things happened once i lost my weight such as i was able to bring 2 more babies into the world which i could not get pregnant before surgery. This surgery was the best decision i made although the scariest...

The surgery completely changed my life. Not only were the results of the weight loss significant. My Sleep Apnea went away, my blood sugar dropped, cholesterol dropped and all my labs have been in a perfect place since. The process was so easy with your staff that helped me prepare physically, emotionally as well as navigate the insurance world. Followed by the support of the staff with nutritional and behavioral  resources.. I have put in the work but everything you surrounded me with gave me the tools needed to do so. The surgery itself went flawless and have never had an issue since that day June 10, 2010. I was around 300 lbs. Then one in 2019 now at 185 lbs and currently at 199.

Dr. DeLaCruz Munoz help changed my life for the better after having gastric sleeve surgery in 2012. He is intuitive, well-versed, caring, passionate, and an overall outstanding medical doctor. I love his work ethics

My sister recommended Dr. De la Cruz after he did her gastric sleeve surgery about 12 years ago and she has kept her weight off. She said he is the best. I must say he did not disappoint

Dr. Nestor changed my life. After years of struggling, I finally have my health back. The entire team made me feel supported every step of the way. Two years out, I've kept off every pound.

Before surgery, I felt like my world was getting smaller every year. I was exhausted all the time, my prediabetes was getting worse, and I couldn’t keep up with my kids the way I wanted to. I had tried every diet, every program, and nothing lasted.

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Meeting Dr. de la Cruz‑Muñoz changed everything. He explained my options clearly, treated me with respect, and helped me understand that obesity is a medical condition — not a personal failure.

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My sleeve gastrectomy was smooth, and the team made me feel safe from start to finish. Today, one year later, I’ve lost 92 pounds, my prediabetes is gone, and I feel like myself again. I walk every day, I sleep better, and I finally have the energy to be present with my family. This surgery didn’t just change my weight — it changed my life.