The VIP Support Group
Join over 20,900 members in our private educational community. Understand the full weight-loss transformation process — from surgery to body contouring.
Join Group on FacebookMore Than a Group. A Family.
This space exists because successful outcomes are not built only in the operating room — they are built through preparation, education, and long-term vision.
Here, thousands of individuals share real experiences, thoughtful questions, and practical insights.
- Preparing for bariatric surgery
- Living the postoperative journey
- Understanding reconstructive and body contouring options
20.9k+ Members
A massive, active community of real patients supporting each other daily.
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Carefully moderated by the Cervantes Bariatrics & CBC Plastics medical team to ensure accurate information.
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This is strictly a space to learn, listen, and make informed decisions. No spam allowed.
Inside Our Community
These are real posts shared directly by our patients in the VIP Facebook Group. Unfiltered joy, real struggles, and absolute triumphs.
Nathalie Angrand Rios
"Hi everyone! I had a gastric sleeve with Dr. Cervantes January 2018. Today I had an endoscopy with a very popular well respected and excellent GI doctor in my area."
"After the procedure he told me my sleeve was one of the best he has seen. Thank you again Dr. Luis Cervantes and his team for positively changing the course of my life forever!!"
"The before pic was a month before my surgery - 234 lbs. The current pic I am 147 lbs. No plastics. I wish you all much success in your journeys! God bless!"
Michele Turner
"Today vs 2015. In the stripes (Cancún) it was the first time I allowed myself to be photographed in a swimsuit. I was on vacation and finally said, 'Forget it, this is me! Take the picture'."
"At the same time, I didn’t want to stay that way. I knew it was time for a change. It’s been a long journey, but I’m where I love taking photos (probably too much) now."
"HW 378 probably higher but refused to get on scale anymore. Today 174. Sleeved 11/19. Skin removal with muscle repair and breast lift 10/21. Strength training since 5/20. Loving life."
Amanda Tindall
"322 to 156. Got down to 165 from surgery alone and then stayed at 175 for quite sometime before gaining about 20."
"Started on GLP-1 about 5-6 months ago and couldn’t be happier!!! I will be 4 years post op in August."
*Our community openly discusses all tools for long term success, including the integration of GLP-1 medications post-surgery when needed.
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