Disclaimer:
The comments below are the personal experience of individual patients.
Results will vary from person to person, depending on age, sex, body weight and many other factors.
Probably 3 months post surgery we took my youngest son to Sea World and I was able to put on a wet suit and swim with him with the dolphins. That was something I wouldn’t have been able to do months prior. Also, I logged over 25,000 steps that day and did it with no issues.
Federico S.
The program at Sage changed my life. The way it is structured with all the support that is offered makes it easy to follow.
Allie P.
I am not afraid to look at myself in the mirror. I enjoy buying clothes that are not XXL. I cannot believe all the compliments I get. I’m no longer diabetic and have to take injections of insulin. The entire program is wonderful.
Sylvia F.
Wanted to have surgery to lose weight and feel better. Thought I would lose about 40-50lbs, but I’m overwhelmingly happy that I lost 80lbs and feel great! The program is great, I felt informed and supported from the get go! I think this is what makes me a success story! The staff is professional,, knowledgeable and all around great!
Elizabeth M.
Great program – I understand now how to lose and keep it off.
Robert M.
All my life I have struggled with weight. I was always hesitant to have surgery. After the surgery I feel, if I had known how the process would be, I would have had it much sooner!
Katherine G.
Having the surgery has allowed me to better become myself and be more confident – physically, mentally, and emotionally. I felt kinda hopeless before, but now I’m more joyful and excited about myself. I’m very glad I made the decision to come here and have this surgery.
Melissa M.
Wonderful program, staff, and doctors.
Melody B.
Recently went on a vacation and was so excited and relieved to be able to sit in an airplane seat and not touch the person beside me or the arm rests! Everybody here is very polite caring, and encouraging. -Kimberly M.
Kimberly M.
I am currently 6 months pregnant with a precious baby boy after trying to conceive for 16 years. If it wasn’t for having bariatric surgery I don’t think I would have ever been able to get pregnant. the entire staff has been amazing from day 1. I live over 3 hours away and everyone has done everything they can to accommodate me. -Melissa R.
Melissa R.
Being healthy enough to donate a kidney to my husband was the best feeling in the world. Sage not only saved my life but my husband’s as well. -Guadalupe C.
Guadalupe C.
My first non-scale victory moment after surgery is when I went into a restaurant with my family and I decided to sit in a booth. To my surprise I actually fit and didn’t have to push the table back or embarrassingly ask to move to a regular table. -Elizabeth H.
Elizabeth Hull
I had bought a pair of jeans last year. they were really snug but my goal was to fit in them someday soon. I finally put them on (6 months after). When I put them on I had a big huge smile on my face. They were too big! but the best feeling of all is having energy and feeling better overall. I would recommend Sage 1000% to anyone trying to lose weight. The staff is above excellent. I give them 5 out of 5 stars! -Laura R.
Laura R.
I wish I had done this 10 years ago.
Nelda G.
When the scale finally dropped below 300lbs, I sat in my bathroom and cried. I don’t remember the last time I was below 300. Keep changing lives and being an amazing support system to us! 🙂 -Ashley L.
John Doe
Dr. Alvarez was amazing! Very “for real”. He understood everything I was feeling and had answers for all my concerns. He was very friendly even for meeting my husband and family for the 1st time.
Deborah R.
Dr. Pilcher is a wonderful doctor. Did a wonderful job. He is so friendly and has a great bedside manner. It is because of this doctor that I feel so great about myself today.
Anonymous
I’m constantly bragging about how friendly Dr. Gonzalez is and how great his bedside manners are. He has completely changed my life for the better.
Lisa G.
If you are thinking about the surgery, you owe it to yourself to make an appointment.
Sidney M.
I can fly without a seat belt extension and can get down on the floor to play with my 3 year old grandson. I can walk, ride a bicycle, and do almost everything without back pain and shortness of breath. This surgery changed my life. I feel so much better physical and emotionally 🙂 -Leona J.
Leona J.
Dr. Alvarez has been great. I like his positive attitude and encouragement. This experience has been way beyond what I expected. Peter M.
Peter M.
A few months after my weight loss surgery we went to Six Flags to ride the new Iron Rattler and I was worried that I wouldn’t fit because I never have before. So to hear the harness lock was amazing and I started crying because this showed my hard work and dedication paid off. I love the dedication that your doctor has to your health here! They are always there for you when you need them to ask and answer questions and they make sure that you are always comfortable with your health decisions and make sure you are doing what’s best for your life. -J. Garcia
J. Garcia
The best thing I have ever done for myself. I got my life back! Wonderful, compassionate, and caring staff. You have a great program here! Thank you! -Brenda H.
Brenda H.
Great surgeon + Great care + Great staff = Great Results. -Julian F.
Julian F.
This facility is the greatest! From day one they have treated me like family and they make you feel so great. Dr. Alvarez’s encouragement is the best. No criticism but always encouragement. Thanks ~ Ann R.
Ann R.
My entire experience with TCMSWL/Sage has been fantastic. I lost 100 pounds and have kept it off for 3 years. Absolutely wonderful staff and Dr. Cavazos is the BEST! ~ Kathy R.
Kathy R.
This procedure has changed my life. It’s the best decision ever. Although it is challenging, I am so glad I’ve had it done. My first “ah-ha” moment was when I was able to ride a ride at six flags with my 2 year old daughter. To be able to roll on the ground with her and “RUN” with her makes me smile! This week I bought myself size 6″ jeans! I am a size 22 to a size 6! and I am not done! Today my BMI is 27!! Dr. Pilcher is very professional, shows compassion. Truly cares about his patients. His beside manner, encouragement and guidance have helped me tremendously. All of the clinic staff and nutritionist, are great, friendly and always willing to to help. ~ Liz O.
Liz O.
My first “wow” moment was when I truly realized that my body and my life were drastically changing… when I sat in the car and noticed that my belly was no longer touching the steering wheel. And the “wow” moments keep coming: sitting in a restaurant booth, reaching my shoelaces, shopping in the ‘regular’ departments, walking up and down stairs, and most importantly, having energy to enjoy my family. Yesterday, I put my new kayak in the river. It was liberating to be able to get in and out of the boat, to fit in the seat, and to not worry about it sitting too low in the water because of my weight. As I paddled, I couldn’t stop grinning. I am free.Dr. Cavazos is an excellent surgeon and I had no difficulties or problems with the gastric bypass procedure. He is also a kind and non-judgemental physician. The office staff is extremely helpful and friendly. I highly recommend Sage Bariatric!
M. F.
All 4 of my doctors had mentioned Bariatric surgery, but only one actually gave me the referral. Thank God it was to Dr. Cavazos. His staff impressed me from the very first day. The “people come first” approach was apparent before, during, and after the procedure; I couldn’t believe that I was only in the hospital for 48 hours, and within two weeks it was as if I hadn’t been there at all. The follow-up was great. Within a week of my procedure the nurses from the recovery floor called to ask me how I was doing, and the calls didn’t stop there. Everyone has made themselves available to answer any questions presented. I am very glad that I was not presented with any complications, and it seems that this change in lifestyle was seamless. I eat less but my tummy does not mind at all. The decision to have a gastric bypass was made to eliminate many of y medical issues which have manifested due to my obesity, including, but not limited to, sleep apnea, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, and coronary artery disease, just to mention a few. I was apprehensive because I knew that a lifestyle change would be needed, and I was happy eating everything I shouldn’t. Dr. Cavazos was very compassionate and looked at me as a person with valid issues instead of an insurance card holder. He assured me every step of the way and confirmed the need. He even went the extra mile to consult with my cardiologist to insure my aftercare did not affect my cardio plan. He told me that after surgery and subsequent weight loss, many of my physical issues would go away. Well he didn’t lie. The day after my surgery my Diabetes was in remission and since then, my primary doctor has stopped all but two of my medications (previously I was taking 9 medications.) I lost 40 lbs in the first 7 weeks and do not struggle up the stairs or feel tired all the time, and I am not hungry all the time like I was before. I am soooo glad I decided to make this change. -G.O.
G.O.
I have recommended many people to Dr. Cavazos. Not only is he an amazing doc, he genuinely cares.
Alicia S.
Dr. Cavazos and his staff are wonderful!
Herlinda