My Experience with Bariatric Surgery: A Life-Changing Journey
My name is Sandra Luz Hernández, and I’m from Tijuana. Before deciding to undergo surgery, my life was full of struggles. I had hypertension and diabetes, which meant constantly feeling unwell, relying on numerous medications, and experiencing extreme physical exhaustion. I lacked energy and good health, and that ultimately led me to consider bariatric surgery.
The Motivation to Change
What motivated me the most to have surgery was the chance to gain a better quality of life. I wanted to start fresh, with new opportunities, and most importantly, leave diabetes and hypertension behind. Knowing that I could live without so many medications, without feeling sick all the time, and with a better self-image gave me the final push to go for it.
Choosing LIMARP Clinic and Dr. Pompa
I found out about LIMARP Clinic through friends who had undergone surgery there. Plus, I already knew Dr. Pompa beforehand, and I had always said that if I ever got bariatric surgery, it would be with her. I trusted her professionalism, excellent service, and high-quality care.
From my very first consultation, I knew I had made the right decision. I arrived with many doubts and didn’t know exactly what to expect, but Dr. Pompa clarified everything and helped me understand what life after surgery would be like.
Surgery Day and Recovery
On the day of my surgery, I was really nervous, but as soon as I arrived at the clinic and was greeted warmly by the medical team, I felt ready and reassured.
Recovery had its easy and challenging moments. The easy part was having all the tools provided by the clinic to help me adjust. The hard part was learning to connect my brain with my stomach, changing my habits, and accepting my body’s transformation. However, with medical support and guidance, I adapted faster than I expected.
The Results and a Radical Life Change
Even before surgery, I started noticing changes thanks to the pre-op diet. But after the procedure, the results were immediate. I lost weight quickly, and most importantly, my health improved dramatically.
Today, my life is completely different. I’m no longer diabetic or hypertensive, I no longer take medication, and I feel full of energy. Now, I can exercise without getting exhausted, I enjoy cooking healthy meals, and I’ve even had to revamp my wardrobe because none of my old clothes fit me anymore!
My Advice for Those Considering Surgery
If someone is unsure about getting bariatric surgery, my advice is: don’t overthink it—just do it. It’s natural to hesitate, but once you go through with it, you realize it was the best decision you could have made.
A huge thank you to the LIMARP team for their continuous support, nutritional and psychological guidance, and overall care. Thanks to them, I now enjoy a completely renewed life.
I couldn’t be happier with my decision!
