Joy A.

Joy A.'s gastric bypass journey is a testament to the life-changing impact of bariatric surgery on long-term health and disease prevention. After undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in November 2009, Joy experienced what she describes as a "game changer" in her life. Most importantly, despite a strong family history of diabetes, she has remained free of the disease for more than 17 years.

Joy credits Dr. de la Cruz and his team for providing exceptional care throughout her journey. When a medical issue arose related to her prior health history, she recalls that Dr. de la Cruz personally ensured she received the attention and care she needed. Today, she remains deeply grateful for the additional years of health and life that surgery has provided and enthusiastically recommends Dr. de la Cruz to anyone considering weight-loss surgery.

Her story highlights the powerful role bariatric surgery can play in improving long-term metabolic health and reducing the risk of obesity-related diseases.

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Joy A.

More than 17 years after surgery Remained free of diabetes despite significant family history Long-term metabolic health improvement Enhanced quality of life Sustained health benefits spanning nearly two decades Strong patient satisfaction and recommendation

Featured Procedures

Gastric Bypass (RYGB)

A proven weight-loss and metabolic surgery that reduces stomach size and reroutes the small intestine, improving type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and reflux.

Conditions

Obesity (Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease)

Type 2 Diabetes

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

What Patients Are Saying

I am grateful for Dr de la Cruz for saving me from Diabetes. I had this surgery in 2009 November. This surgery was a game changer for me. I always recommend Dr de la Cruz to anyone that will listen to me. It’s been 17 years and I’ve managed not to have diabetes especially knowing that it is in my family dna. Dr de la Cruz and his team is very knowledgeable and professional, I had a minor hiccup because of my medical history but The Dr stepped up and made sure I was ok. And again I’m grateful for him giving me additional years to my life.
And forgive me for not putting all your names into n here😊. HE IS THE BEST IN THIS BUSINESS AND IF I JAD TO DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN, I won’t let anyone one else do it but Dr Nestor de la Cruz-Munoz.

Joy A.

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.