Josephine L - 12 Month Update*

The surgery has changed my life and I plan on continuing my weight loss journey would like to lose another 29 lbs then plan on getting a tummy tuck! This time next year

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Jordan C & Rustin G - 12 Month Update*

Jordan:
I am 100 pounds down, and life is completely different. Not once have I questioned my decision, I'm 100% happy and thankful.

Rustin:
I'm doing great, have lost over a hundred pounds and feel better than ever. Pictures of me and Jordan who also got the surgery at the same time as I did immediately after and now one year later

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Arlene P - 5 Years Update*

I had my Gastric Sleeve surgery December 2014. I'm doing great. I went from 248 to currently 125 and from size 20 Jean's to a 5/6. I've had absolutely no problems and I'm very happy with the results and It's nice having that self esteem back.

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Shionna P - 13 Month Update*

I'm doing good I'm down from 250 to 129 feeling great. I'm feeling doing good and look good. Here is progress pic. On the left starting, middle is 6.5 months later and the right is now

Procedure : Gastric Bypass

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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David L - 15 Month Upadte*

My weight floats between 197-202lbs. I've been as low as 193 but feel my best at 198.

I am so grateful to the Belite team. They saved my life. Gave my children back their father. Gave my wife back her husband. And gave me the opportunity to feel physically good again. I am eternally grateful to Belite, my wife and everyone who supported me on this weight loss journey.

From the bottom of my soul... thank you

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Julie N - 21 Month Update*

It's been 2 years since my surgery and I'm maintaining my weight loss off approx 90 lbs. I'm 131 and holding! Love it! The downside is I shop too much! LOL

Thank you all for your help and support. You are all awesome.

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Christina S - 18 Month Update*

I went from a size 20-22 to a 8-10
 

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Dee H & Vanessa D - 12 Month Update*

Me and Vanessa are down 100lbs a piece!!! We are so excited and so glad we took this journey!!

Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Chrystal P - 12 Month Update*

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Derrcik - 12 Month Update*

I love my progress,it was the best decision I've ever made in my life.Beliteweight is a life saver. I've lost 150 pounds

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Tiffany C - 13 Month Update*

I'm officially down 150 pounds

RNY Gastric Bypass

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS

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Veronica K - 12 Month Update*

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Amy O - 18 Month Update*

Hey JoAnne I'm doing great! I'm so glad Shae took my recommendation! I'm feeling so so good. I can't even describe the difference!

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Michael S - 10 Month Update*

I started my weight loss journey in March of 2019. At that time my BP was 180’s/110 while on 3 BP pills, I was eating horribly, addicted to sugar, not exercising at all and just super depressed which lead to even more eating and sugar As of today I am down 102 Lbs. My BP is 140/80 and I am off all 3 BP pills. I am eating vegetarian, avoiding sugar as much as possible and working out 5-6 times a week. I still want to drop another 20-25 Lbs but I feel great both physically and mentally where I am. I know that the rest of the weight will come off if I keep doing what I am doing. OH, I ran an 8:10 mile this morning at Orange Theory Fitness. That is the fastest mile I have ran in 20-30 years!!!

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Tracy T - 2.5 Year Update*

Good afternoon!
I wanted to share my update with everyone.  On the day of my surgery i weighed in at 430 pounds.  Two and a half years after Dr. Jose Rodriguez Villareal did his magic i now weigh 115 pounds.  Ive dropped from a 34W to a size 4. People who havent seen me in years are amazed.  Im really amazed that I dont have more loose skin than i do.  (I recommend to anyone who has had this surgery to drink plenty of water whole you're losing weight to help with the skin elasticity. ).  Thank you so much to Be  Liteweight and Dr. Jose Rodriguez Villareal for saving my life!!

 Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Joseph M - 2 Year Update*

Procedure : Gastric Band to Sleeve Revision

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Perry P - 21 Month Update*

I am working as a Respiratory Therapist. I started at 700lbs. I could barely get off the couch without being in constant pain. Now at 1.75 years after surgery I have lost close to 400lbs. Though my weight loss has slown down I still am losing about 1-3 lbs every week or so. I went from not being able to walk to being on my feet for 12 hour shifts. At times I have found myself running to answer Codes in the hospital. I can climb stairs and not be out of breath. In short, I not only am able to live my life, but most important I can play with my little girl. I'm living a full life doing things I had imagined were only in my past. I had been told by everyone I'd never get the surgery, then my wife found Beliteweight.com. After my first conversation we had the money and trip schedule within 3 weeks and my life was on track to being what I now have. Thanks for this service! You all are great! I may save lives on a daily bases but you saved my life!
 

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Gloria P - 1 Year Update*

These are the before and after when I had lost 66lbs.

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Misty C - 1 Year Update*

Surgery 12/27/2018  Down 90 lbs.  

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Donna B - 8 Month Update*

378 Starting - 224 Current

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Kandius M - 8 Month Update*

I LOVE Belite weight! I would be glad to do ANYTHING to promote this company! You are /have /and will continue to be an Absolute blessing to so many people ??

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Michelle G - 4 Month Update*

Want to wish you and all your team a merry Christmas!!! Thanks to your help and guidance I feel alive again . Here is a picture of my almost 4 months post op and 55 lbs less !

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Michele D - 7 Month Update*

My name is Michele. I worked with Steven through BeLiteWeight in order to get my surgery. I was at the end of my rope! I had put on almost 30 lbs to be approved by my insurance company for the gastric sleeve over 7 months time. THEY DENIED ME... I immediately looked for a way to get my life saving procedure. Had I known BeLite and Steven existed I would never have put on the extra 30 lbs to begin with. I want to say thank you for helping me save my life, and thank you for bringing me back to me. I was insulin dependent, had high cholesterol and high blood pressure. My knees where in constant pain and I was constantly crashing from the insulin.

Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, MD, FACS

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Tiffany S - 10 Month Update*

Procedure : Bypass

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Tamika B - 5 Month Update*

I haven’t taken many photos but wanted to see where I was since it has been 5 months now going on 6 since surgery. I wanted to share my photo and don’t mind it being shared. I am 78lbs down from my surgery date of 4/27/19. This journey has been amazing! Thank you guys again!!

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Shay S - 6 Month Update*

I’m doing well! So far I’ve lost 75 lbs. I am so grateful that I made the decision to change my life. This is just the beginning! Now I have the tool to help me achieve my goal!

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Shannon D - 4 Month Update*

44awesome SW-205 CW-155

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Savannah L - 10 Week Update*

190 lbs now

That's 60 lbs down

Size 22+pant down to a 14

3x shirt down to xl/1x now

I joined a women's softball league...have more energy than I have in years...I have learned what to eat and not to eat...my quality of life has improved 110% just thought I would give an update.

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Sarah M - 6 Month Update*

Procedure : RNY Bypass

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Michael S - 6 Month Update*

I am down almost 80lbs, I’m running, BP is down (not as far as I’d like but down) and I’m off 2 BP pills. Couldn’t be happier at this point.

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Kay B - 1 Year Update*

I had my surgery October 25th 2018. I am thrilled with my sleeve results. I couldnt be happier. I'm down 70 pounds and feeling fabulous.

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Honey G - 6 Month Update*

starting 247. Current 161

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Heidi B - 6 Month Update*

It has been great! I have lost 90 lbs in 6 months! I started at 306 (before the preop diet) and I'm down to 216

Procedure : RNY Bypass

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Amy P - 6 Month Update*

I'm doing great. At 6 months I was down 106 lbs. I have attached some pictures for you. 

Procedure : Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Michelaine - 10 Month Update*

I will say that he and I were completely impressed with Dr Rod and staff as well as Hospital Angeles’ . We had a better experience in Mexico than we have at most American hospitals and not once did we have to ask for anything medical wise and wait on someone to assist us.

Surgeon Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Mini Gastric Bypass

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Tammy L - 1 Year Update*

I feel amazing !! 105lbs lost. Thank you!! ...best decision have ever had.

Surgeon Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Mini Gastric Bypass

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Kyla P - 6 Month Update*

I am doing great. I am down almost 60 pounds. I can eat anything without issues. Love my tool. Thank you. I feel pretty and it have been a long time since I have felt that.

Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S

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Mandy C - 6 Month Update*

Starting weight was 309 lb - I am at 242 now. Feeling great, off a lot of my medications and not really having any problems so feeling blessed. I am so happy with the surgery and you guys worked so hard for me. Thank you I have my life back.

Surgeon Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Band to RNY Bypass Revision

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Jennifer R - 9 Month Update*

Surgeon Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Procedure Gastric Sleeve

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Kimesha M - 17 Month Update*

Surgeon Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Procedure Gastric Sleeve

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Grace F - 1 Year Update*

I started at 298 lbs I had tried everything to lose weight and just could not and my body and health were taking a beating so I had gastric bypass and it has been the best decision I have ever made. I am down to 164 lbs and have never felt healthier. Thank you to Belite and my wonderful doctor I got my life back.

RNY Gastric Bypass

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S

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Dionne S - 1 Year Update*

I really had to send my biggest thank you to you and everyone at Beliteweight and a special thank you to the surgeons and the whole team. I wish you guys knew how much you’ve change me as a person and not just my physical appearance although I do enjoy it. I’ve realized that I was just existing and not LIVING. Love you all, please share with the team.Thank you again! I’m still shooked at how much my body has change. I certainly have NO regrets at all. My last weight was 188.

Procedure Gastric Sleeve

Surgeons: The surgical team of Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Villarreal, M.D., F.A.C.S

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Gloria P - 5 Month Update*

Down 66 lbs so far, since my surgery on January 7 of this year. Never thought I could be down to this weight again, and am still losing it. Today is June 2, 2019. I decided to do the gastric sleeve after learning about other peoples' experiences. Because no matter what I did, I just could not lose weight on my own, and the pounds were piling up onto eachother, year by year. I did a lot of research. After all, this is a life changing decision, and you put your life in the hands of whom you hope they know what they are doing. I finally found the perfect place! If you aren't sure, please consider BeLiteWeight. Their customer service from beginning to end is spot on. The hospital in Cd. Juarez, Mexico, is just like any American hospital, with the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort. You almost feel like you are at a resort!!! The medical staff, from the person with whom you register upon arrival, to the nurses and doctors, are kind, responsive, and warm professionals. The follow up is awesome. And if you are still unsure, may my "before" and "after" photos be a testimony of what you can achieve. And I do have to admit that I don't exercise, other than walk about a mile, 2 or 3 times a week, just to feel that I have made at least this tiny change in my life.My only regret is not doing this sooner. But it all boils down to "Better health, feeling great, looking amazing and being happy". Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I am always happy to share my experience. My email address is [email protected]. Thank you to all the doctors, personnel, JoAnne Narayan, and all involved in my journey to an improved, great life!!!

Surgeon Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Procedure Gastric Sleeve

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Amanda D - 8 Month Update*

Surgeon Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Procedure Gastric Sleeve

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Kayte M - 11 Month Update*

Surgeon Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Procedure Mini Gastric Bypass

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Julia C - 9 Month Update*

I am so happy! I feel so much better.

Surgeon Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Procedure RNY Gastric Bypass

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Pennie M - 3 Year Update*

Surgeon Dr. Wayne Westmoreland

Procedure Gastric Sleeve

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Deborah S - 19 Month Update*

fter working out for decades and trying all sorts of meal plans, I’d never been able to achieve my weightloss goals. I’d stopped smoking 9 years prior to surgery, cut out soda for 4 years, adopted healthier recipes and had been competitively been walking 5ks for two years. My weight wasn’t increasing but neither was it decreasing. The final straw was when my previous gynecologist said “you need to quit shoving food in your face”. He didn’t care to know what I was doing nor did he take my health issues, like PCOS, into consideration. The insurance I had access to excluded bariatric coverage. So after consulting with my family doctor, he agreed that my best option was surgery. He said he could do tests to find out why I had trouble losing but surgery would be my best option, if I was comfortable with it. He agreed to follow me, if I choose to go to Mexico. I choose BeliteWeight and Dr. Villarreal-Rodriguez because I was able to find several local people from Indiana who he had also treated. The stay and the staff at the hospital were wonderful. I loved the security of being in a safe hospital setting with immediate access for emergency medical help, although I didn’t need it. I’m thankful I had made so many healthy changes prior to surgery. It made post op life easy to adjust to. It was amazing to watch the pounds melt off. My heaviest weight was 298. Preop, I was 275. By nine months after surgery, I had made my original goal of a healthy BMI for my height of 5’7” - 159. I realized that I hadn’t dreamed small enough. I made my ultimate goal of mid range healthy BMI by 12/18. I now average 140. (Picture is a size 22 to a size 4.)Instead of needing two blood pressure meds twice a day, I only need one pill once a day. This summer I’ve signed up for my regular 5ks but now have added a couple 10ks. Being able to squeeze into the back seat as a third person is fun too. The best advice I received with surgery, from a friend, was to not stop working towards your weightloss goals just because others tell you you’re getting to small. For me, most people have never seen me at a healthy weight, as the last time was 3rd grade. Some days will be hard, when you routinely hear “you’re almost (or are) to small” but don’t give up or back off. Seek out positive people, they’ll be help strengthen your resolve.

Surgeon Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Procedure Gastric Sleeve

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