Testimonials - Some of our patients

Dr. Rodriguez & Breanna

When I had my daughter in April 2005, I thought "my God," if I don’t do something I’m going to be the fat mom who cant "keep up!" I wanted my daughter to be proud of me. I’m currently in the nursing program, and I am a good person but I felt like the outside didn’t match what I felt within. So I researched the Lap Band and came to Dr. Arturo Rodriguez on 10/20/2006. I am only five days Post op and I’m down from 260 to 245.

My experience with Dr. Rodriguez was wonderful. Everything went so smoothly, I didn’t have to worry about a thing. The hotel, the taxis were already set up before I got there. Everyone was gracious and kind. Dr. Rodriguez made me feel good about myself and my results to come. You could see in his eyes that he was truly genuine and loving and that he cares about you as a person and your success.

I would recommend to ANYONE thinking about the Lap Band to save the money and go to Mexico! It’s wonderful. The Hospital (Santa Engracia), topped any hospital I had ever seen in California and I am a Nursing student so I see a lot! It was spotless and beautiful, more like a 5 star hotel!

I am excited to start my new life. It is a struggle to adjust but I am doing it and I am sure it will pay off, just look at all the successes! Thank you Dr. Rodriguez!

~Breanna

Lisa - Banded Oct. 11th, 2006

Well, I really don’t know where to start except from the beginning. I’m 45 years old and have had a weight problem practically all my life. We’ve all heard the myth about weight problems being in the ‘genes’. After the past 20 years, I believe it! I’ve tried it all - a physician-supervised liquid diet with nasty packets of so called ‘shakes’, Jenny Craig, another liquid diet, Physician’s Weight Loss Systems, Quick Weight Loss Systems, NutriSystem, and have made up a few. Oh, I also have had several types of prescribed diet pills.

One day, a friend made a comment that his wife wanted to go to Mexico and have weight loss surgery. We both laughed it off, but it stuck with me so I decided to check some websites for myself. I was baffled by the prices here in the US, so I checked the price of lap band surgery in Mexico. There are lots of websites, but after around three months of research, I decided on Dr. Rodriguez. I inquired about information and received an email the very next day. It all flowed so smoothly! A representative and fellow ‘lap bander’ gave me a call and we talked for almost an hour. After that conversation, I knew I had made the right choice. They also set me up with financing. All I had left to do was choose a date for surgery!

I flew to Monterrey and was met by a driver who took me on a tour around town before dropping me off at the hotel. I stayed at the Marriott which was fabulous. There were plenty of people behind the desk who speak very good English. They even called my room later that evening to invite me to a cocktail party! I would have taken them up on it, but my surgery was scheduled for 7 am the next day. Dr. Rodriguez’ Patient Care Coordinator, Marisol, called me that evening to assure me that everything was going as scheduled, and a car would pick me up the next morning to drive me to the hospital.

I arrived at the hospital and the butterflies had not hit as of yet. I was in the surgery suite when they hooked up the pulse meter to my finger before I realized, "Hey this is it"...

I woke up in recovery and they took me to my room. I was happy that there was an English speaking channel, so I got my fill of Law & Order. I had to work at getting in and out of bed as my stomach felt like I had just finished a million sit-ups. Coughing was uncomfortable and immediately after the surgery, you don’t really want anything to eat. It was hard for me to drink juice and slurp jello.

The nurses were very attentive, and very nice. If I needed any type of help, they were right there. The next day, I was able to trek the nearest mall for shopping and a milkshake! I was still sore, but that’s a small price to pay for the end results.

As you can probably tell, this picture is from my security camera at work. I don’t have a lot of pictures of myself as I’m usually behind the camera. I can’t wait to go for my first fill which will be after Thanksgiving!

To sum it all up, I would do it again in a heartbeat! By the way, I did all this by myself. I want to surprise a couple of people next time I fly back home.

~Lisa

I was banded in Monterrey MX, almost 3 years ago. I consider myself a success story.. I hit my goal weight of 140, in the summer of last year.

My lapband was performed by Dr Arturo Rodriguez. He is a very qualified doctor with just the best bed side manner. From the first phone call to the last fill, (I went back to him for all my fills), he always made himself available. His website is http://www.thebariatric.com

It wouldn't surprise me if you did decide to call and compare his references with other surgeons in the area that he himself would answer the phone. I would highly, highly recommed him in your search for finding the right band doctor for you. As other doc's in the area, he has a driver pick you up from the airport, take you staight to the hotel. He'll have someone from his office meet with you. You'll never feel alone.

~Jennifer

I was just banded In Monterrey, Mexico by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez. He was fantastic!! He came to the hospital after my surgery and walked with me and talked for over a half hour and then came the next morning for an hour and checked my incisions and reassured me about the process.

I couldnt have asked for anyone nicer. He has also taken my neurotic phone calls yesterdy because I was drinking what I thought was alot and feeling hungry.

~Joyce

My name is Donise and my friend Lydia introduced me to Dr. Rodriguez and his team June 10th 2005. Lydia is a dear friend of mine, and went with me to get my lap-band. I can't begin to tell you how happy I am with my lap-band. I just adore Dr. Rodriguez and his bedside manner is warm and kind and I just love him.

I have lost 52 pounds with just 4CC's. I am working out and having the time of my life with my life. I just owe this man and his staff so much gratitude. Everything with my band has gone very well. It has not been a free though. You do have to make healthy food choices. The band just makes you fuller faster and that is the key.

The only regret that I have, and most of us do, is that I could have done this earlier. But, I refuse to wish my life away and instead live for today so I can spread the word about Dr. Rodriguez and his staff and what angels from heaven they are. Thank you for reading.

~Donise

I was banded in Mexico by Dr Arturo Rodriguez and am so impressed by him and his team. They give a whole new meaning to patient care and follow up, right down to helping me make calls (dozens of them) to other MD's to find a local fill doctor for his patients.

I work in the executive level of medicine, (administrator of large outpatient facility) and the facilities in Monterey were world class, right up there with the Mayo clinic. The care was superb and the physicians down there think their patient's are God! Honest! I cannot find words to describe the kindness, caring and supreme professionalism of these great people.

Any would be bandsters, slect the doctor that makes you feel good, you are entering a life time relationship.

~Lis

I had my surgery in Monterrey MX by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, and he is a sweetheart.

Just a darling man. I am 71yr's old and never had a minute of trouble. His group meets you at the airport and has you under their wing from then until you go home.

~Marky