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We've Been In Your Shoes

At McAllen Heart Hospital, we not only help you lose weight, we’ve done it ourselves and have successfully lost weight. We all work for McAllen Heart Hospital and have been in your shoes. Now, we’re here to help you through your weight-loss journey.

April Lopez

April before April after
April before surgery
April after surgery

"My place in the world changed after having gastric bypass surgery. What was once impossible is now possible and my only regret is that I didn't have it sooner."
April Lopez, RN, Certified Bariatric Nurse,
Bariatric Coordinator, Weight-Loss Surgery Center at McAllen Heart Hospital

Paula Kilgore

Paula before Paula after
Paula before surgery
Paula after surgery

"I have more energy and I am healthier than if I had stayed obese. I can do things now I could not do before such as riding roller coasters, I can even ride children's rides with my daughter!"
Paula Kilgore, RN, Certified Bariatric Nurse, Bariatric Director, Weight-Loss Surgery Center at McAllen Heart Hospital

Nora Admire

Nora before Nora after
Nora before surgery
Nora after surgery

"Since my weight-loss surgery, I feel free to do things I couldn't before...like shop for the clothes I want to wear. Most importantly, I'm healthier and more active."
Nora Admire, McAllen Heart Hospital

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