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Success Stories
 
   
 
 
"I went down to PV a
nervous wreck, I met with Carol the evening before my surgery to
<interrogate> her... I was so bad off I went back to my room and
left my purse at her place. I called my husband later that evening
crying and telling him I must be crazy for even thinking about doing
this.
The next morning I went
to the hospital and when I got there I was
just as calm as could be, as I began to meet the people who were
going to be taking care of me the next couple of weeks, I realized I
was in good hands. Dr. Joya is wonderful, his smile alone will put
you at ease. I can't say enough about the great care I received in
the hospital, the personal attention and assistance from all the
nurses. When you get out of the hospital Dr. Naomi will be visiting
you at the hotel every day, she is very sweet. Nathalie takes care of
all the driving and gets you where you need to go, she helped us
check into our hotel and did the translating for us. She also gave me
a card with her phone number and told me to call >>ANYTIME<< I
needed. And I did. She was awesome and has a great sense of
humor too. I just wanted you to know that you will be in good hands
and well taken care of by Dr. Joya and his staff. Most people ask me,"
would you do it again"?? Yes, yes, yes.
I am now 5 months
post-op and I am feeling great. I
am down 93 pounds...wow!!!" -Tess
"I am doing
really good I have lost 55 lbs and feel great, this year I
went to the San Diego County Fair and I got on some rides, see last
year they said I was to big and could not go on some of them, but
this year they never said one word it felt so good. You can only
imagine how happy I was to go on those rides.................
I still drink my Lemon and water a few days a week to help me stay
cleaned out. And its funny I don't crave sweets any more, but I
still
have the urge for salty things like chips and crackers." - Julie
I am
8 weeks post op today and I am down 64lbs. I have been lifting a
lot of weights lately and I think that slowed my losing down. since
I am trying to build muscle and muscle is actually heavier than fat
(well that's what I keep
telling myself anyway). I have lost about 5 pant sizes and 2 shirt
sizes. I seem to be losing weight from the top and bottom of my
body
first and it is slowly moving its way towards the center of my body,
go figure, I hold most of my bulk in the gut. I have been drinking
my
water, and eating 2-3 meals a day with lots of little snacks along
the way. I eat nothing but healthy food, no carbs, fat, grease,
that
kind of stuff. I drink 1 protein drink a day and all the food I eat
HAS
to have at least 5g of protein. Thanks Dr. Joya!" - Frank
"I had Lapband surgery with
Dr, Joya on august 14th 2003. I have lost over 100 lbs and am still
dropping. It has slowed down but ill take it lol. I have done great
since surgery and would do it again in a heartbeat. I have so much
energy now and can do so much more than I could before my Lapband
surgery. I started out at 314 pounds and i am down to 210. Looking
forward to seeing under 200 pounds have not seen that in 12 yrs. I
am getting ready for some plastic surgery to get rid of my tummy
hangover. cant wait to see the results of that. I will be able to
exercise so much easier afterward but am doing great now. Everyone
in PV was so nice and the hospital staff was great too. I was very
happy with the results of my surgery so far and would be willing to
talk to anyone who has any questions or fears of this surgery. I am
diabetic and am off all my medicine for it so that alone was worth
it for me. I can keep it under control with diet and exercise now.
My doctor here in the states was really worried about me having it
done but now ever time I go in for a check up he is excited to see
how much I have lost and asks me all kind of questions and even has
referred a patient to me to tell him about my surgery. I feel like I
have a second chance at life and thanks to my hard work and Dr. Joya
I plan to live it up lol. Again thanks so much and I hope this will
help someone else on their quest for a new life." Lisa Myers
Just an update about myself
since have lap bypass on 2/21/05. I had researched have the surgery
in the states, but my insurance were dragging their feet, putting me
off & when our new policy ..by the way, it is Aetna HMO came out in
January they had written verbiage that stated no obesity surgery of
any kind would be covered so I began researching other options &
that is how I found Dr. Joya at Puerta Vallarta. In August my
husband and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary so after
much prayer we decided that I would have this surgery and hopefully
become much healthier..I was on blood pressure medicine which was
not working & was going to have to be upped again, as well as pre
diabetic stage & no energy..feeling awful..you all know the routine.
We went to Puerta Vallarta a few days early and stayed at the
Krystal which is the hotel that Dr. Joya puts you in for your
recovery.
It was great & had a fun time
before the surgery on Monday. I was nervous, but everyone makes you
feel good. They are great folks and I would do it all over
again..not that I would ever want to, but I feel so much better. I
have lost 72 lbs..from 233 lbs to 161 lbs. My weight loss is slowing
down now & I need to start exercising now to get the last bits off
and to firm up. If you are looking at Dr. Joya..go for it. You will
not regret it and they take good care of you. I met Karen Greenwood
while I was in the hospital and she had a lap band placed the same
day and she has lost 40 lbs. We have kept in touch & her husband and
her came to Fort Worth this week for a Premiere Jewelry convention
and we met & had dinner Wed. night..See her pictures too. My husband
& I took a 25th wedding anniversay trip in early June so the
pictures from Maui are 4 mos post op and the pictures with Karen are
almost 5 mos post op & you can tell the difference. I have had no
health issues & have not had any high blood pressure since the
surgery and no food issues either. I eat small quantities, but can
eat pretty much anything except soft breads & I stay away from
sweets except sugar free hard candy and sugar free fudgecicles or
popsicles. Any questions, email me. Do not wait..this will change
your life!
Cheryl Austin
Fort Worth
233/161
"A little over 2
years ago, I went down to Puerto Vallarta Mexico to have my surgery
done by Dr. Armando Joya.
I weighed 235
kilos, or actually 540 pounds. I am 6 feet tall and basically was
grotesquely obese.
As of today I weigh 340 pounds. I am down 200
pounds and I now work with Dr. Joya managing his office and helping
other American patients organize their surgery here with us in
Puerto Vallarta. I am on the path to returning to being a
normal person. Imagine losing 200 pounds in 3 years. It is just
awesome."
"Well I am 2 months post op
and I am down 38 pounds. I am down just about 3 pant sizes and 1
shirt size. I am losing it slowly. I did start working out but then
I had to stop because I had to have my gallbladder removed. But now
I am feeling great and heading back to the gym on Monday." -
Richelle
Hi Everyone, I had my surgery
six months ago today and have lost 60 pounds and almost 30 inches.
If surgery can ever be a positive experience, this was the top.
Between being met at the airport and being guided through all the
hospital checking in processes by Natalie, an EKG and respiratory
tests and bloodwork by Dr. Aldo, meeting Dr. Joya and Cecee (Dr.
Joya's nurse) and before I knew it being wheeled into surgery. I
remember the anesthesiologist talking to me and then saying sweet
dreams. The next thing I knew I was waking up and my husband and Dr.
Joya was there. I know I asked for more pain medication and the
nurses were right there to help me. The next day, I was checked out
and brought to the Krystal where we had a lovely room and slept
quite well. Natalie picked us up right on time for the airport and
we came home. I have had virtually no discomfort since I've been
home other than a little gas that makes the band feel tight but I
live at a very high altitude and Gerald said that's what the cause
probably was. There is no down side to that as if the band feels
tight, then I won't need as many fills. We shall see. At any rate, I
would recommend this to anyone with the kind of weight problem I
had. The doctor and his staff are like angels at the end of a dark
tunnel. Thank you so much for being there for me and to Susan
Vincent, the patient who posted just before me, thank you for
sharing your experience at the airport when you were going home from
your surgery.
It was your encouragement that
allowed for me to have this experience and perhaps a new life. Thank
you Susan. Pine Mountain Club, CA - - Bobbi Harner
I underwent RNY gastric bypass with
Dr. Joya on April 20th, 2007 and have lost 103lbs down from my highest
weight of 250lbs! I owe much gratitude to my Mom for traveling with me to
PV and being my support system, my husband and children for loving me
enough to let me go, Dr. Joya for being the amazingly kind and talented
surgeon that he is along with his top-notch staff. This has been a
long and scary roller coaster of a ride, but I wouldn't get off for
anything in the world!!! - Brooke Patten
I'm down 62 pounds and I'm 2 days away from 6 months
past surgery. I feel great. - Sara Russell
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