Night after night, Angela Torres awoke to a horrible, suffocating feeling. She knew her weight was the culprit. She feared for her life every time she stirred from sleep, choking and gasping for air. As a grandmother, she especially wanted to live and be a part of her grandchildren’s lives. She knew she was overdue for a permanent lifestyle change.
Angela struggled with being overweight for years and she felt the effects on a daily basis. Her knees ached from carrying around unnecessary weight and she often found herself out of breath. She tried numerous approaches to weight loss—various diets, exercise routines, she joined a gym and even hired a personal trainer. Nothing gave her the weight loss results she wanted.
One of Angela’s coworkers had bariatric surgery and shared the experience with Angela. The story sparked Angela’s interest, so she did her research. She read about the different types of surgeries, she read several doctors’ bios and patient testimonials, and then she discovered Dr. Dyslin. She immediately felt drawn to Dr. Dyslin and decided to make an appointment with him.
After her initial consultation, she knew she wanted to have bariatric surgery and she wanted Dr. Dyslin to become her doctor. He was very knowledgeable, caring, listened to all of her concerns and answered all of her questions—and even answered her family’s questions, despite a language barrier. He put her at ease about having the surgery and walked her through every step.
Angela had Gastric Bypass surgery in November. Within two weeks after her second surgery, she was able to incorporate soft foods and shortly thereafter, she started her new normal eating regimen.
Dr. Dyslin has continued to help Angela transition into her post-surgery lifestyle through educating her about diet and exercise that compliment her surgery and facilitate her weight loss. He has helped her feel comfortable about various lifestyle modifications, and was particularly helpful in suggesting certain exercises to accommodate her unrelated injured ankle. She now exercises three to four times a week and enjoys eating healthier meals with her family.
Angela believes her bypass surgery was the best decision of her life and she recommends Dr. Dyslin “in a heartbeat.” She continues to lose weight and gain energy. Angela now feels comfortable and confident taking her grandchildren to the park—a newfound freedom for making invaluable memories.
