- Name: Susan Constantine
- Age: 47
- Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
- Surgery date: August 1st, 2013
- Testimonial date: October 28th, 2014
- Surgeon: Dr. Almanza
I don't know how it happened; I never meant to become morbidly obese. One day I woke up and accidentally saw my naked reflection in the bathroom mirror. There I was, wearing a bursting 220 pound, snug size 16, fat suit. I felt trapped - like the real me was well hidden inside all my padding from the world. I tried all the diets and exercise programs, but nothing worked. I started researching surgery options and found the Gastric Sleeve procedure at Weight Loss Agents. I was nervous, so my first phone call was strictly to gather information. Everyone I spoke to was so welcoming and spoke English very well. I made my appointment for the first possible date and excitedly went to the San Diego Airport to start my new life. Susan version 2.0 so to speak. From the beginning I was treated well - starting with being picked up at the airport to being examined in my very nice hotel room by the doctor. The next day I had my procedure and stayed that night in the clinic. I was constantly checked on and made comfortable. I followed the after procedure diet to the letter and almost immediately began losing weight. It's been a little over a year now and I've lost 71 pounds! I'm a size 8 and look the best I've EVER looked in my life. The best part is my lifestyle has naturally changed - I no longer crave fried foods or sugary sweets in the huge amounts I used to want. Don't get me wrong - I still enjoy the occasional treat, but I simply don't crave, or even think about, the foods I used to eat without thinking. Now my body wants protein and healthy foods. I eat until my tiny stomach tells me I'm full and go on with my life. I can whole heartedly endorse this procedure, this clinic, and these healthcare professionals. If you are like me, feeling at the end of your rope, depressed, and trapped in a "fat suit" you made yourself - do this procedure at this clinic. You will be taking charge of your life and will almost immediately see results. Good luck to you!