@GorditaFitrd

I remember when I first went to see Dr. Betances. I was nervous, depressed, and unsure of myself, but with a great desire to free myself from the obesity that made my life so difficult. After listening to the doctor explain the entire bariatric procedure to me, I decided to be brave and do what I had to do to save my life. I can't complain about the treatment I received at the hospital before and after the operation. Dr. Betances and his team were always available to answer any questions. I remember the first morning after surgery; the doctor surprised me with his early visit because he likes to see his patients in person. The first week post-op was the worst, but after that, my life has only gotten better. I am eternally grateful, first to God, and then to Dr. Betances: God's instrument for the blessing of thousands.

Post-operative testimony

@jcpichardo01

It was the best decision! Health-wise, I no longer depend on the pill for my asthma, I don't use pills for my high blood pressure, and my feet no longer swell. Now my self-esteem has increased, and I feel confident because I like what I see in the mirror.

We know the road isn't easy, but together we can achieve the best results.🤗

Obesity was never about looks or vanity. Being obese never defined who I was, but my body just couldn't handle it anymore. I weighed 2️⃣4️⃣3️⃣ pounds and had just turned 34 when I decided it was time to give myself the opportunity to enjoy my present and create a better future.

On May 29, 2017, I underwent surgery at the hands of Dr. Betances, and from that moment on, my life changed, even in ways I didn't think needed to change. I thought my physical appearance and health would improve, and that I would regain some energy, but simply put: I got my whole life back! I regained the opportunity to be agile, have greater physical mobility, energy levels I didn't think possible, and an unimaginable boost to my self-esteem. These were impacts I hadn't thought would happen because I never thought they were a problem.
When I weighed 117 pounds, I was reborn. Today, 3 years later, I'm happier than ever! And I'm even a mom!

Today marks one year since I started the Points Diet… Yes, I cut out half my stomach, got a Points Trip, and lost weight. Now down 111 pounds, it's true that I feel much better, and I don't suffer from sleep apnea as much. But I must confess that all chairs are hard now, because the 🍑s are gone too.
The road isn't easy, and now my meals (the reward) are served on small plates. But thank you. @ncrespo31 My wife, my family and my friends, who for you will always be the fat one 😁 (it is neither bullying nor does it offend me, for the diplomats of today) are the ones who supported me throughout this new life.
Thank you!!! And especially thanks to the @institutobariatrico who was the one who operated on me and his team 😀

"Fear is only overcome by facing it," were the psychiatrist's words in the third session. I had postponed the surgery three times out of fear, but those words at the end of that session made me decide and put everything in the hands of God and the tremendous team led by Dr. Batanes, who on the day of the surgery before I fell asleep in the operating room, took my hand and gave me all the necessary security.

It's been exactly 1️⃣0️⃣ months since that magnificent date, and I've lost 8️⃣0️⃣ pounds. The physical change has been impressive, but the emotional one has reached even greater heights, and the weight lost has been even greater. I feel free and light. I recognize my successes and am aware that this was just the push to achieve great things in my life. I am incredibly grateful to my family, who supported me without judgment, both in my decision to have surgery and the times I put it off. If you're afraid like me, I understand, but I recommend you trust and give yourself the opportunity...

“☝Over a year ago, someone told me: YOU’LL NEVER BE ABLE TO DO IT! ❌. I felt bad (I can’t deny it😔). Today I’m grateful🙏, those have been the 3⃣ words that have MOTIVATED me the most💪 during this process.”🙌 – Fausto Jiménez 👉🏼

My life changed from the moment I made the decision. The key factor for me was having the right support and people by my side. They told me, "It can't be achieved with surgery alone," and I opted for a different kind of exercise, something that would challenge my abilities but ensure I would see ongoing results.
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Here I continue to strive daily and thank GOD, my doctors and my family for the new life they gave me!” – Stayci Ledesma.⁣

Over the years, I've realized that obesity isn't a lifestyle choice, as many people once thought; it's a silent disease that slowly destroys humans. Bariatric surgery is one of the best tools to combat obesity when it's no longer possible naturally, and it opens the door to a better quality of life.