Returning to a healthy, active life
At the Houston Surgical Group we see patients from all walks of life who would benefit from weight loss surgery. Our patients seek care and treatment for obesity for a wide variety of different reasons. Many of our patients are struggling with obesity caused by factors that are out of their control. One example of such a patient is Diane. Play this short video to hear Diane give her weight loss surgery testimonial, including what she thought of Houston Surgical Group surgeon Dr. Leiva.
Diane was leading a healthy and active lifestyle until she was required to undergo two separate back surgeries. The complications of these surgeries cost Diane the use of her right leg, ultimately rendering her immobile. A woman who had spent her whole life being active was suddenly unable to move without tremendous pain and difficulty. As you would expect, this caused Diane to gain weight. Not only did the pounds come on, but because she was unable to exercise or even go for brief walks, she struggled to get the weight off.
Many doctors, no results
To try and deal with her weight gain and obesity, Diane saw a number of doctors in search of care and treatment. She didn't have any luck until she came for a consultation with Dr. Leiva. Dr. Leiva immediately understood where Diane was coming from, and set out creating a treatment plan that would help her return to the healthy weight and healthy lifestyle she'd had for most of her life.
"Dr Leiva walked me through and educated me every step of the way," says Diane. "I have never had the care and the homey-ness I had in that office."
Minimally invasive weight loss surgery for maximum results
Because returning to her healthy and active lifestyle was so important to Diane, Dr. Leiva knew minimally invasive weight loss surgery was the best option for her. In fact, Dr. Leiva states that any weight loss surgery he offers his patients is minimally invasive. That means reduced scarring, quicker recovery times, and much less pain.
"You can't even tell I had anything done on my stomach," says Diane. "It's amazing. It's life changing for me. I owe my life to Dr. Leiva. I really do."