Success Stories

The nature of Dr. Baptista’s work gives him the opportunity to help patients from all over Florida and Georgia on a daily basis. We are proud to have one of the largest network of bariatric patients in Florida and the Southeastern United States. As such, we have plenty of bariatric success stories to show you. We are very happy and honored to have made a contribution to the betterment of the following patient’s lives.

Testimonials

Robert

Dr. Baptista and his staff love what they do and it shows. Since my surgery on May 5th, 2009 I have lost over 135 lbs. For every pound I lose my quality of life gets that much better. The amount of prescriptions I was taking has been cut in half. I can play with my daughter without quickly becoming overheated and tired out. Chores which were once difficult are now easy to complete. How many doctors hand you their mobile phone number in the event you have the slightest issue?

With Dr. Baptista and his staff’s guidance I gained confidence every time I dropped a size. I dropped from a 50 inch waste to a 32 inch waste and from a 4XL shirt size to a Large. It was a pretty good feeling not being confined to shopping in the big and tall section for the first time. Getting on an airplane was no longer an embarrassing nightmare.

Not only has life for me and my family improved but how many more years I will be able to spend it with them."

Raquel

I had my surgery in May of 2008 and have kept 100 lbs off for nearly 2 years. Having this procedure done was the best decision I have ever made. Before surgery, I was having difficulty with walking and I always felt tired. Since losing the weight, I have become a new person. Thanks to Dr. Baptista, I am enjoying my life again. He is a caring doctor and he helped me overcome the one challenge in life, that I never thought I'd achieve.

James

Dr. Baptista and his team helped me get my health back. After having the surgery, the pounds kept coming off and now, I'm half the size. His program really works and I enjoy coming to the office to see my progress. I have learned how to change my lifestyle. This surgery saved my life.

Barbara

March 2009 – I did not have much flexibility or stamina because of the extra weight that I had. Riding was not very pleasurable and tired me out.

March 2010 – The weight loss has made a world of difference in my life. I have been on a trip to the Keys and had no problems and had a great time.

I have Asthma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol. I just want to say that not only has the surgery made me feel so much better, but since my surgery my blood pressure, cholesterol and asthma are all under control. I do not have to take any blood pressure or cholesterol medication and I have not had to use the asthma medication as often. The joint stuffiness and pain is gone because the stress from the excess weight is not on my joints. I have so much more flexibility since losing all the weight. Everyone says I look years younger which makes me feel even better.

Rick

Thanks to Dr. Baptista and the REALIZE™ Band it has helped me turn my life around.

I am off 855 of my medication, insulin 3 times a day, blood pressure, acid reflux, lasix, arandia, gout, PAD and no more C-PAP and snoring.

The gastric band has helped me to reduce my intake of food and within the first eight months I lost 90 Lbs. Now two years later, I’ve lost a total of 105 Lbs, 12" off my waist and a BMI of 22 vs 38.

Sharon

Most diet plans were hard for me to stick to long term; I would lose weight and always gained it back-plus more. After years of yo-yo dieting I topped the scales at 206 Lbs, at 5'4" with a BMI of 35.4 and had actually given up on losing weight. Then I learned about the gastric band. I learned if you are ready and willing to commit to a new lifestyle, then the gastric band is right for you.

I chose the gastric band because it was the least invasive surgery, it is adjustable for life and the down time was minimal. And it was a tool that would teach me to make better choices and take better care of myself. I needed to lose the weight slowly and learn to make lifestyle changes. I chose Dr. Baptista, as he genuinely cares about your well being and constantly gives words of encouragement. Dr. Baptista prepares you for surgery and as long as you follow his regimen and work at it, you will see results. Today, 14 months post-op, I have gone from a very tight size 20 to a comfortable size 8, and my BMI is now 23.5. I will forever be grateful to Dr. Baptista and his staff. Their continuing support has been awesome and has helped me to be successful. I would recommend the gastric band and Dr. Baptista to anyone interested in making a real change in their life. I have been asked if I was glad I had the surgery and my reply was "I WOULD DO IT AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT!!

Many Thanks to Dr. Baptista for helping me to have a happier and healthier life!