Gastric Sleeve Reviews – Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery Worth It?

“Starting weight 318 / Surgery weight 295 / Current weight 217 / Sleeved by Mexico Bariatric Center in Tijuana on 02/15/18. LIFE CHANGER!! Thank you so much!”

“I had gastric sleeve surgery nearly 2.5 years ago at the age of 22. I was extremely overweight at 313 lbs when my weight loss journey began. I had contemplated the surgery before but my insurance would not cover it. When I discovered the surgery at a cheaper rate, I was very skeptical. I prayed about it, spoke with my family and my pastor, and decided I would do it. I’ve lost 118 lbs and have managed to keep it off. Overall, I make better lifestyle choices, significantly less fried food, no carbonated beverages, and limited bread/sweets. I have 5 small cuts that you can barely see now and had little to no pain only taking 2 pain pills after surgery. Most were discomfort due to being cut and was sorer than in pain. If I had to do it again, I would and I would recommend it to anyone. I went from a size 28 to a size 16 wedding dress. I feel better, I can do more and have gotten my happiness back that I never even knew I lost.”

“1 year and 4 months post-op. Down 80 lbs!!!!”

“Sleeved April 2017 I weighed heaviest 405 lbs today I maintain between 213 to 220 hard work gym time and cardio”

“I had my sleeve August of 2017… best decision EVER! The pic on the left is the day right before the surgery and the pic on the right was last week. It’s a hard journey. It’s a frustrating journey because the surgery is just a tool… the real change needs to start in your mind. It’s about breaking the addiction to food as comfort and learning to love food in a different way. I’ve had so many ups and downs, times of loss, gains, plateaus… but it’s still worth it. I just want to encourage you today if you’re frustrated or angry at not losing, or if you’ve gained a little… don’t give up. Just start fresh. Change the chip in your brain and do a reset. I started at 250 and went down to 145.

Right now I am at wavering between 155-160 and my goal is to get back down to the 145-150 range. Don’t beat yourself up. You’ve come a LONG way. You CAN do this! I’ve got about 10 pounds to go, but I’m not stressing over it… I was and it was awful. The more stressed I was, the more I wanted to eat and the more anxiety I felt. Now, I’m just taking it one day at a time. Consciously making healthy choices one meal and snack at a time. Giving myself a treat every now and again because life is beautiful ? When I really don’t make healthy choices, I just do a reset and try better the next day. Anyway… just wanted to drop some encouragement today. YOU GOT THIS!”

“Sleeved 12.29.15 and I love my sleeve! Best decision of my life! I do have trouble with wasting food and meal planning. I would assume that’s pretty common? I try to map it out like a general so if I buy chicken, I plan at least 3 meals that I will eat twice. Chicken is usually a fave bc my sleeve likes it and I can make so many meals from one whole chicken. My latest favorite is chicken salad! It’s an old family recipe and can be super basic or fancy AF. I take the chicken, 4 hard-boiled eggs, full-fat mayo, diced grapes, diced celery, diced apples, some salt and pepper, and voila!

Mix it all up and I have a yummy protein, veggie, fruit-filled meal. Pre sleeve, I used to eat this on bread with chips but now I just eat it solo or in lettuce wraps. Sometimes with a couple of ritz crackers. You can add pecans, dried cranberries, whatever you have in the house and it is so easy and good! You can also use canned chicken if you’re in a hurry. My household loves it so there is no waste. Plus it travels so well for work and trips. Please tell me your favorite meal/snack ideas. I need inspiration!”

“2 weeks ago today I had the sleeve surgery! As of today, I feel amazing! I have more energy, walking is already easier, and I am down 20 pounds since surgery day! It was rough some days but now I am so happy and getting through the first week or so was so worth it. I am healing very well too. My mood has also been amazing since surgery, something I didn’t realize was a side affect! If you are questioning surgery… go for it!!”

“Today is my one year anniversary from my Sleeve surgery! Lost 80 lbs and feeling Fantastic in my “renovated” body ❤️. Have to Thank soo many people, but first Dr. V for making this a perfect journey, second my dear friend, who did it first to prove it was a great procedure. Thanks to everyone at MBC for a fantastic experience with no regrets.”

“4 years have gone by and I can say with confidence that having the sleeve surgery was one of the best and most important decisions I have ever made in my life. I may have up and downs in this journey but I will never give up on me again and that’s what matters most. ❤️”

“Vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery with Dr.Valenzuela on 01/26/2017. Starting Weight is 353 lbs. Current Weight is 195 lbs. Proud of how far I’ve come. Looking back this was the best decision I made for my life. Don’t regret it one bit.”

“Sleeve Nov 7,2019. Down 88 lbs. I can’t believe it’s happening! I’m so happy and grateful to MBC. Dr. V is an angel!”