Heli R. shares his experience after undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery with Dr. Nestor de la Cruz-Muñoz. After years of struggling with obesity, dieting, hypertension, and the need for multiple medications, he experienced major improvements in his health, eating habits, and quality of life. In this testimonial, Heli discusses reduced food cravings, improved control over eating, fewer medications, and why he enthusiastically recommends bariatric surgery to others considering treatment for obesity.
“My weight was affecting my health and my life. After surgery, many things changed, and the reflux that used to wake me at night went away.”
“I spent more than half my life dieting, but over time the diets stopped working. I kept gaining weight, and my health began to suffer. I had high blood pressure, prediabetes, kidney problems, and severe acid reflux and heartburn. Sometimes the reflux would wake me up at night. I was also taking several medications and had pain that made it difficult to walk and find comfortable shoes.
It took me time to decide to have gastric bypass surgery. My brother had surgery with Dr. de la Cruz, and seeing his journey and results up close gave me the confidence to take that step.
Since I began the process for surgery, I’ve noticed significant changes. The heartburn and reflux I used to experience have gone away, and my relationship with food has changed too. Now I’m more selective about what I eat, pay attention to portions, and see this as a new way of life.
I recommend that anyone considering bariatric surgery talk with a specialist and ask questions. In my case, Dr. de la Cruz’s experience and seeing my brother’s journey firsthand helped me feel I was in good hands.”
Translated from the original Spanish.
