"He saved my life. One month after surgery I've lost 40 pounds, my reflux is completely gone, and I finally feel like myself again."

Before surgery, severe acid reflux was affecting nearly every aspect of Adela’s life. She experienced daily nausea, pain, throat irritation, and frequent vomiting after eating. The symptoms became so overwhelming that simple daily activities were increasingly difficult, and she often felt like she simply had to live with the discomfort.

When Dr. Nestor de la Cruz-Muñoz recommended gastric bypass surgery, Adela admits she felt both nervous and hopeful. However, after discussing the procedure, its benefits, and the long-term impact it could have on her health and future with her daughter, she felt comfortable moving forward. She trusted that surgery offered a path toward a healthier and more active life.

Since undergoing gastric bypass surgery, Adela's transformation has been dramatic. Just one month after surgery, she has already lost 40 pounds and reports feeling better physically and emotionally than she has in years. She describes having more energy, greater mobility, and increased confidence. Activities that once felt difficult are now much easier, and she feels empowered by the progress she has made in such a short time.

Perhaps most importantly, her reflux symptoms have completely resolved. The pain, nausea, vomiting, and discomfort that once dominated her daily life are gone. During her evaluation, Dr. de la Cruz-Muñoz also identified a hiatal hernia that was contributing to her symptoms, providing an explanation for pain she had struggled with for years. Today, Adela describes her outcome in simple terms: "He saved my life."