Shelly S - 2 Year Update*

I'm doing good! I started at 240 two years ago and I lost down to 175 over the next few months. But then it stopped.

I am still currently at 175. I've maintained for a year and a half now. The weight was never the biggest issue for me, it was how I felt.

I feel amazing now. The Dr even took me off a few of my prescriptions!

I completely appreciate your program. I've told all of my friends. I am always pitching this program to them! It has been life changing!

Gastric Sleeve 

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Amanda D - 3 Year Update*

Everything is still going great. I'm maintaining and now building muscle by working out regularly.
 
I will forever be grateful to you and your company for making this a reality for me.

Gastric Sleeve

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Teressa H - 2 Year Update*

241 lbs to 135 to 140lbs, doing great!

RNY Gastric Bypass

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Michaela D - 5 Month Update*

I am doing great! Highest weight was 303lbs to current 187lbs

Gastric Sleeve

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Cynthia M - 2 Year Update*

Hi JoAnne, it's Cindy M, from Oklahoma! It's nice to hear from you!

Things are really good on my end. Gosh, since we last communicated I'm down to 120.6 and have been for the past month. Prior to that I was weighing 126 for the past 9 months, and before that I was 135-140 for a while. Prior to the weight loss surgery, that I had 2 years ago in August 2019, I was averaging 180-200lbs. So, I've come a long way!

My weight loss journey is going well, thanks to you, your team and the doctors. Actually I have nothing to complain about except now a lot of my clothes are too big! LoL! If I was asked about any complaints or side effects, resulting from the surgery, it would be that since the surgery, I have a lot of gas's, but other than that, everything is great and I feel wonderful!

You have definitely made this girl "oh so very happy"! People constantly give me compliments and that makes me feel special. I am sending you some current photos of me and what my body size/figure, looks like now. Feel free to contact me for any additional info and/or pics. Hope you are doing well. Cindy

Gastric Bypass to Bypass Revision

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Andrew T - 3 Year Update*

Howdy BeLiteWeight team!!!! 3 years out and holding steady at 180-190lbs.

Starting to save for skin revision surgery. Even through the pandemic have stuck to basics and not gained and kept myself in that weight range.

I still swear by your service and brag all the time to anyone that will listen!

Gastric Sleeve

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Chantee J - 2 Year Update*

I FEEL GREAT!!! I have been able to maintain keeping the weight off and I am so happy about that I haven't been as happy as I've been in the last two years in my whole life!! Thank you so much for helping me and giving me the opportunity to make my dream come true.

Gastric Sleeve

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Tammy O - 2 Year Update*

Have kept off 49lbs with a fluctuation of about 3-5lbs here and there.

Best decision of my life. I'm more active and enjoy life again.

Gastric Sleeve

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Patsy B - 1 Year Update*

A year has almost gone by. I've still at my stall but I've lost 125 pounds total! Went from a size 22/24 to a size 12 and Lg shirts from 2/3 x . I am content.

Gastric Sleeve

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Tempestt B - 2 Year Update*

My weight loss has been going good. I have slowed down some but still maintain and lose slowly.

Gastric Sleeve

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Heather S - 6 Month Update*

It's been the best experience of my life...just wish I would of done it sooner!!

Plication to RNY Bypass Revision

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Susan C - 3 Year Update*

I have done very well so far and I have had no problems. I weight 150 lbs somedays 152 so I feel much better and it helped my iron count also... it's still low but not like it was.

I just want to Thank yall for helping me get back to where I needed to be.

Mini Bypass Revision

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Linda R - 14 Month Update*

One year later.. I have lost 140 pounds and gone from size 24 to a size 10!

Dr. Rodriguez and the BeLiteWeight staff really have been there for me through this entire process. I am truly grateful and looking forward to my skin removal surgery. Before and after pictures tell it all.

I am so happy and healthy God has blessed me with this company and their dedication to each patient is so personal. I love who I am now!

Gastric Sleeve to RNY Bypass

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Lynda F - 10 Month Update*

I have had surgery twice with your team. The first time was for the sleeve. I regained my weight back very quickly. So I decided to go one more time!

The gastric bypass was the best decision!! It was much easier the second time around! However it's taken longer for me to lose & reach my main goal. But I have achieved over halfway to my goal - 246/178 equaling a loss of 68lbs which I am very happy with my second decision!!!

There is more to the story!! 2 of my daughters also had the gastric bypass surgery as well!! And they have reached their goals and one was able to get pregnant & have a beautiful little lady!!

Gastric Sleeve to Bypass

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Dawn W - 1 Year Update*

I'm extremely happy with my results!!!  I've lost 80lbs since surgery and still losing. Losing 130lbs total.

I feel amazing. It was the best decision I could have made for myself.

Gastric Sleeve

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Jonathan L - 1 Year Update*

So 1 year out, I'm officially 200lbs less!! I went from a size 56 pant to a 40. 6xl shirt to a 2xl/3xl (pending the style).

I changed careers and now averaging walking 4 miles a day to keep check on my field workers as I am a construction safety manager overseeing 150 plus workers. I actually turned down a buggy so I could keep getting my steps in. I'm officially not snoring anymore. I was trying to get to the gym but working 6 days a week makes it difficult.

I'm able to enjoy life much more now. I thank you and the entire staff for a new lease on life that I have been given.

Gastric Sleeve

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Stacy S - 3 Year Update*

Maintaining my weight and feel 1000 percent better!

Band to Mini Bypass Revision

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Lisa A - 1 Year Update*

Before pictures at 176 lbs and the After picture (w/butterfly) taken June 15, 2021 (50 lbs lighter!) This was just after a 5-hour drive arriving in Palm Springs...LOL

Gastric Sleeve

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Katie - 2 Year Update*

I've Lost 100 lbs!

I am doing great - had a baby boy in October 2020. I lost back down to 147.  I am maintaining this weight for a while and I think I am doing great!

Gastric Sleeve

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Shannon D - 2 Year Update*

Still maintaining a healthy weight! I'm able to play a skinny Cinderella for my granddaughters 3rd birthday!!

RNY Bypass

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Caroline M - 1 Year Update*

I am so glad I made this decision and did it while I was young.

I've lost about 70 lbs and kept the weight off. My confidence is back. I'm less fatigued and drained. I can keep up with my 2 small children. It was just what I need to continue maintaining my health.

I love buying clothes now because I know exactly what size I am. It's never a guessing game. The freedom that has come with the weight loss is priceless.

Gastric Sleeve

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Deborah P - 1 Year Update*

First I want to say thank you! Without BeLiteWeight I wouldn't be the woman I am today.

My Journey started a few years ago but the monumental stage of my journey began almost two years ago. I have struggled with my weight for years, using excuses of depression, I work too much, I don't have time, to justify my poor choices and how I allowed myself to become 287 pounds. Finally having enough of the knee pain (after 2 reconstructive surgeries on my left knee before graduating high school) and back pain and just being tired all the time I decided it was time to do something about my health... and not just say I was going to do something.

I started doing my research: types of weight loss surgeries, speed of weight loss with various procedures, complications, USA vs. Mexico, surgeons and support groups... so many support groups. I was online one day and started a conversation with a wonderful woman who had used BeLiteWeight to coordinate her weight loss surgery. So I reached out and talked to a representative Sylvia, I love her dearly, she coordinated my surgery and all the needed documents and information to the point all I had to do was get on the plane. After talking with Sylvia I sat down and talked to my husband. I had a very emotional conversation explaining why I wanted to have the surgery, who I wanted to do my surgery and he listened to me. After our conversation it was decided that I would dedicate 1 year to proper diet and exercise. His reasoning was that if I was going to have the surgery I had to start making changes that would eventually become my new lifestyle.

Keto was very popular so I decided that it would be the best for me, I mean after surgery it is a high protein low carb diet so this would be perfect. I also joined a gym and committed to at LEAST 3 days a week. A year and many ups and downs later I had lost almost 40 pounds, frustrated and ready for surgery. For the first time in my life I had a surgery scheduled that I was looking forward to having. Losers bench here I come!

My husband and I flew into El Paso, at the time we were dealing with Covid restrictions so I traveled to Juarez by myself. The shuttle driver was so kind and comforting and conversation flowed from the airport all the way to the hospital. I was escorted inside where I had a meeting with patient services, and then off to have pre-surgery testing done. After testing I was taken to my private room to get comfortable for the evening and surgery would be first thing in the morning. Surgery time came and I have NEVER received such attentive care as I did from the staff at the hospital in Juarez. After surgery I was taken back to my room to rest but shortly after I was up and walking, and walking, and walking. Lots and lots of laps around the floor to help prevent blood clots and get that gas moving. It was the next day I had my leak test done and once confirmed all was good I started the post-op diet and my slow progression back to full lifestyle diet.

The next few weeks were EXHAUSTING for me. I had this renewed energy and drive to do better to be healthy and not waste one moment. Unfortunately in the early stages of the diet after surgery calories consumed are very low and the smallest things drained my energy. But I did what I could as I could: I walked a little bit every hour, I had a timer on my Fitbit reminding me to sip on my fluids. Gradually as my caloric consumption increased so did my energy. The first bite of Ricotta Bake was amazing, I definitely had a new found appreciation for variety in food, spices, and anyway that made it possible to put a new twist on the same old food that I was on for the week. Portions started at a few bites and is now anywhere from 3-4 ounces depending on the textures and density of the foods. I lost anywhere from 1 to 3 pounds a day and I was so excited!

As the weeks stretched into months the weight loss slowed down, I was averaging 1-3 pounds a week and stalls happened as my adjusted and continued to heal. I joined the amazing weight loss community on Instagram and shared experiences, answered questions, asked questions, cheered for people that were preparing for their surgery and made many new friends that have become so dear to me.

Fast forward to a little over a year after surgery, I am down 106 pounds, I have lost inches all over my body from my neck to toes, I have confidence. I wore a bathing suit for the first time in over two decades, I have gone from a XXL to a S/M, a size 26 to a 6. But my biggest achievement to date I love myself. I am Healthy. I am no longer morbidly obese. My body doesn't hurt.

This journey has not been easy every day is a battle to drink all the liquids your body needs, to eat all the protein your body needs, to make good food choices, to eat the right portion, to LISTEN to your body. This surgery is an amazing TOOL that will help you achieve your goals if you are willing to put in the work and the amazing family at BeLiteWeight helped me achieve mine. I reached my goal weight 7 months after surgery, the real struggle to maintain is my current journey. I have learned that it is ok to eat French fries, or cake or all the stuff that we have programmed ourselves to think of as evil... in Moderation. I work out 6 days a week so I can have French toast and not worry that I am destroying all the hard work I have put in. This journey has tested my strength in all aspects of life, physically, mentally and emotionally. The people that you surround yourself with along your journey makes all the difference in the world. Just remember if you chose to have weight loss surgery that you will make mistakes, you will stumble, and that is OKAY, it happens to everyone. Allow yourself grace, take lots and lots and lots and lots of pictures so you can look back at your progress, your achievements and reassure yourself that you are capable and you can achieve your goals.

I am a new and improved me and I give thanks everyday and am so proud of myself for making the decision to me and my health first.

I cannot say THANK YOU enough for all of the help and support before and after my surgery.

Gastric Sleeve

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Sean S - 7 Month Update*

I'm pretty close to goal.  My weight on January 14, 2021 was 262lbs and today I'm 209lbs. I'd like maybe 5-10 pounds more, but I am ecstatic about how I feel and look now!

I can't believe how much better I feel now!

Gastric Sleeve

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Carmen C - 1 Year Update*

All is well thank you.. I am down 110 lbs now and doing pretty good.

Gastric Bypass

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Nashay J - 1 Year Update*

I lost 144lbs and am happy! I'm still working on losing a bit more! 

Gastric Sleeve

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Savanna L - 2 Year Update*

I'm still maintaining my 120lb loss. Absolutely enjoying life!  I am living my best life.

My children are what kept me going and now I can actually live and make memories with them instead of pain, misery and being on the side lines..Tons of energy.  I  have also accomplished graduating from cosmetology school over the last year. 

Thank you for being there for me through my decision... it was the best I have made.

RNY Bypass

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Karen R - 2 Year Update*

I am doing great! I'm a size 4 to 6 depending on the clothes!

Mini Gastric Bypass

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Maria L - 3 Year Update*

Maria had her mini Bypass 3 years ago.  She is now 120lbs!

Mini Gastric Bypass

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Kimberly W - 1 Year Update*

Lost 157 lbs from pre-op until 1 yr anniversary.

RNY Bypass

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Laura L - 11 Month Update*

I am really happy and I am at 200 lb. I think I am building more muscle and I'm in a size medium. Very very happy with my progress.

Gastric Sleeve

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Sydney C - 6 Month Update*

Doing great. I'm down 94 pounds. Feeling amazing!

Mini Gastric Bypass

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Alexandra K - 3 Year Update*

Things have been amazing. I have had no issues and have maintained 130lb loss.

Gastric Sleeve

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Debra F - 1 Year Update*

Down to 140 pounds. My ribs and hip bones show now--my momma said NO MORE LOL!!

Bypass to Bypass Revision

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Karla C - 1 Year Update*

Coming on my one year mark and still no regrets. So far I have lost 118 lbs!

Gastric Band to RNY Bypass Revision

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Colleen S - 2.5 Year Update*

Colleen recently sent photos and wanted to share her weight loss with everyone.

Bypass to Bypass Revision

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Autumn He - 2 Year Update*

I've been doing great. Thank you for checking. I started at 315 Lbs and am now at 175. I am considering some cosmetic surgery to fully complete my new body. I hope you and the team are doing well and again, thank you so much for helping me change my life.

Gastric Sleeve

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Ashley B - 6 Month Update*

JoAnne! I'm doing amazing!!! Thursday I actually hit 85 pounds down and I have so much more energy to live my life now. That surgery has saved me in so many ways.

Band to RNY Bypass Revision

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Amanda R - 12 Month Update*

Amanda sent a text for her 1 year update: Hi JoAnne, I made it to 100lbs!. Loving it. Only wishing I'd have done it sooner!

Gastric Sleeve

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Leslie M - 2 Year Update*

Leslie has lost 266 pounds with her Mini Gastric Bypass in May 2019.

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Ed and Susanly W - 4 Year Update*

Hey Ms. Joanne. I have done very well after the revision of my Sleeve to RNY Bypass. I started at 368 and I stay between 175 and 180 all the time. My A1C stays at 3.1, BP at 105/70 and life is great.

I have had a right hip replaced. I had both knees replaced at the same time last Year and went back underground 86 days later until I retired after 42 years in mining this past March.

Susanly got down to 144 lbs after her Gastric Sleeve but has slowly gone back up a little. She can't exercise any longer with a bad hip and knee but won't have them replaced. She stays about 160-170 but that's still down from 235. She will be 71 in June.

I have sent no less then 10 people your way and I know of 6 who had the surgery and are doing well. Life is good, thank you Dr Rod, his Team, and of course you Ms. Joanne.

Ed And Susanly W.

Sleeve to RNY Bypass Revision and Gastric Sleeve

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Sarah R - 1 Year Update*

I've lost 102 pounds!

RNY Gastric Bypass

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Ian H - 1 Year Update*

It's been a year and what a change! I'm holding at around 260-265 lbs at 6'6".  My start weight was over 440. I started with a 52 waist and now I'm in 36's. Physically I feel like I did in 2005.

Gastric Sleeve

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Ronnah B - 6 Month Update*

I think you all do a great job and Dr. Rod is an exceptional Surgeon.

I'm 82 pounds lighter!!! I had my Gastric Bypass with Dr. Rod 12/8/2020

Gastric Bypass

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Rudi G - 4 Year Update*

I began at 195 and have maintained my weight between 130-137. I'm happy with that. Here are some photos.

Gastric Sleeve

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Jennifer J - 1 Year Update*

I am doing great! As of now I am 118 pounds down .. so excited. I feel great . I would do it all over again !! So thankful . I will show a picture from Saturday . My son graduated from law school.

RNY Gastric Bypass

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Marissa N - 1 Year Update*

It has been one year since my surgery I weigh 146 pounds! I am so happy and I'm in extremely good health. I started at 258 pounds.

This journey has been amazing and I am so grateful for all you and your team have done for me.

RNY Gastric Bypass

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Linda G- 1 Year Update*

Hi! The journey has been great! I've lost 90lbs so far.

Gastric Sleeve

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Larry B - 1 Year Update*

It's been an Amazing journey.

Gastric Sleeve

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