Educational information only — not medical advice. Outcomes vary. Consult a qualified physician before any medical decision.

Testimonials Policy

How we publish patient stories

We publish patient testimonials only with written, informed consent — and never fabricate stories, quotes, or photos.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD, FACS, FASMBS. Last reviewed: June 1, 2026.

Consent-gated

Any published patient story must have written consent covering: the story text, any accompanying photos, the platforms where it may appear, and the right to withdraw consent at any time.

No fabricated content

We do not write imagined testimonials, purchase stock quotes, or generate synthetic patient identities or before/after images. If a story does not carry consent, it does not appear.

Honest "coming soon"

Patient stories are being collected under our consent process. Until published, no fabricated placeholders will appear in that space.

Results context

Every published story appears with a "results vary" notice. Individual outcomes are not representative of what any specific new patient may experience.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

Last reviewed: June 1, 2026

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Medical Review & Clinical Oversight

Reviewed by Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD, FACS, FASMBS — bariatric and metabolic surgeon, Obesity Control Center. Last reviewed: June 1, 2026. Content is reviewed at least annually or when new significant evidence is published.

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