"I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Mailapur!
I had tried everything to lose weight and keep it off. I had had success losing the weight in the past but never keeping it off. Over a one year period, I watched helplessly as my health deteriorated. I had used a knee scooter to walk or been in a wheel chair most of that year. I had been hospitalized, had surgery and seen several doctors. Every one of the doctors said "You need to lose weight." I already knew that but I didn't know how to keep it off and playing the “fab” diet game is dangerous. Every time I did, I would gain every pound I lost back plus I would add an additional 10 to 2O more which got me to my highest weight ever of 271.8 pounds and in a size 28W. Approaching 300 lbs was very scary, so much so that I didn't won't to go back dieting. I felt stuck in the body that was always hungry, never satisfied, no energy, and breaking down with health issues.
I called Dr. Mailapur desperately seeking help since he was highly recommended. I was required to sit in on a seminar before going any further so my husband and I went. It was highly informative on what all my options could be with the pro and cons of each, statistics on obesity, the genetics on weight loss, and the health issues that could be caused from obesity. It was an eye opener to my situation. Before the meeting, we saw several before and after pictures of Dr. Mailapur's patients. During the meeting, we heard a testimony of one of his patients that was there bringing a friend to listen. You could tell Dr. Mailapur was very passionate about his profession and very caring and knowledgeable in his field. I left there realizing I had every issue listed on the obesity health conditions list except diabetes which runs in my family so it was a matter of time before I would have that too. I wanted to be the success stories I saw and heard about that night. I will never forget my husband holding my hand on the way home choking back tears to tell me “We have do something. I'm concerned about your health and I'll be here to help you in every way I can”. I felt like God put me in this path for a reason. I knew I had to try one more time.
I will never forget my first consultation with Dr. Mailapur. I had come seeking help with diet pills and showing him past pictures to prove to him I could lose the weight. I had convinced myself that I could lose the weight that way this time. But because I was in the danger BMI zone, he looked at me and said “Oh sweetie, I can't support that decision”. I just broke down crying in his office. I sensed a genuine concern for me and my well-being from Dr. Mailapur. He said he could give me names of doctors that may do what I wanted with diet pills but he just couldn't do that knowing that's not what would help me. Deep down I knew that too and after listening to the seminar I knew but didn't want to believe it. I went one more time to a seminar and went to some support group meetings where I could hear the pros and cons from people who were going through the process. I am thankful to Dr. Mailapur and his staff for allowing me to go to the support group meetings and educating me on this journey. Having the Gastric Sleeve Surgery was not an easy decision to make. It was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made for myself. After going through all the steps that are required by Dr. Mailapur, the whole process was very clear to me. I knew what to expect before and after surgery. I have so much respect and confidence in Dr. Mailapur. He truly is the best surgeon.
Dr. Mailapur saved my life!!! I am 7 months post op and down 117 pounds from my highest weight. I feel great!!! I am in complete remission of my Kidney disease. My kidney doctor is amazed. I no longer have knee and feet issues. I am off the CPAP machine. The doctors have lowered all my medications. And there are so many things I can do now physically that I couldn't do before the surgery. Dr. Mailapur said he was only providing “the tool" but the hard work ahead was up to me. He taught me to use the tool and apply the work. But he provided me with so much more than just a tool in the form of surgery. He provided me with all the knowledge I needed to make this journey a success. I am successful only because of the education I received, the friendly and knowledgeable staff I worked with, the encouraging words from Dr. Mailapur and his staff, his high fives and hugs, his skills, talent and his compassion for what he does. Now for once in my life, I feel like I have truly overcome this disease of being obese. I am never going back!!
Dr. Mailapur, Thank you for being honest and factual about the surgery and for expressing to me many times that “the tool" is just a tool and not magic pill. I will forever have to be accountable for my actions toward being a healthier me and you helped me find the strength to do so.
I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Mailapur. I had no complications from the surgery but called him a couple of times at home about concerns and questions. Each time he responded quickly, compassionately and put me at ease. I thank God for this blessing. God puts people on this earth to help and heal people and Dr. Mailapur is one of those people.
Jeremiah 29:11
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