How a Sleeve Gastrectomy Helped Alex Lose Over 160 pounds

Story of Hope: Alexander Vasquez

For as long as he could remember, Alexander Vasquez struggled with his weight. His weight rose with the years — 100 pounds in kindergarten, 400 pounds by 9th grade. After several attempts to lose weight during his 20’s, Alex’s weight rose to almost 600 pounds, and he felt resigned to being big forever.

After undergoing Sleeve Gastrectomy at the Center for Advanced Surgery, Alex has lost over 160 pounds to date, and couldn’t be happier with his results.

Read his story here.