Dr. Keshavarzi has changed my life. I had sleeve gastrectomy surgery five months ago. Today, for the first time in I don't know how long, I have a "normal" BMI. I had been obese for so long I couldn't imagine this was truly possible - honestly my expectations were that I would just be less fat, and hopefully more healthy. I am now a normal weight, definitely more healthy, more active and overwhelmingly happy I had this done. I was self-pay, and Dr. Keshavarzi and his office made that part simple and transparent. He is not the cheapest in South Florida - but you have to ask yourself why/how some of those other doctors are so cheap. They certainly don't deliver the service and care of Dr. Keshavarzi, who has followed up and treated my successes with enthusiasm and support. I wholeheartedly recommend.

I met with Dr. Keshavarzi back in March and from my 1st visit he made me feel at ease with my decision to pursue bariatric surgery. I am just over 1 week post op from a hiatal hernia repair and gastric sleeve surgery and my surgery went better than great. I feel better than I did before and I haven’t even had to take anything for pain or nausea. He has been there the the whole process, provided his cell phone to make sure he could be reached at all hours, and has been the best doctor I could’ve asked for. Thank you Dr. K!

In May of 2019, I walked into Dr. Keshavarzi's office for my consultation... I had no clue what to expect. From the moment I met him, I knew I was in *AMAZING* hands - I was destined to have him perform my sleeve. Therefore, I didn't feel the need to find a second opinion. When the big day arrived (July 2019), he held my hand and said, "We are a team. This is a fifty-fifty effort from both of us. I am going to do my part inside the OR. I need you to do yours." Almost five months have passed and my team partner has never left my side. He has encouraged me, motivated me, and supported me throughout this whole journey. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, I know he will continue to doing so. If I find myself lost or confused, I know Dr. K is only a text or phone call away. He is truly an incredible surgeon and has a heart of gold. I am incredibly lucky to have him as my doctor, teammate, and friend.

Best decisión ever to have had my sleeve with Dr. Keshavarzi, great and caring doctor, great team and most important he is always available for his patients at any day or time, he walks you through every step after surgery and make you feel taken care and safe. Highly recomended!! Thank you Dr. Reza.

I live in South Florida. Surgeon Dr. Reza Keshavarzi at Miami VIP surgery. I did most all of my work up through the VA, and brought all recommendations to my first appointment. They sent everything to my insurance BCBS and approved first time. Costs to me: 100$ copay for EGD. 40$ for cardiology clearance. All work up at VA: labs, chest X-ray, dietician, psychiatry, primary care- 0$. Surgery copay: 200$. About me I am 44yo female been overweight most of my life. Except in military even then my BMI was about 30%. Now I am at 40% heaviest weight 243 , now 237 starting preop diet in a couple days. Will keep posted as I go through this journey

Updated on 23 Apr 2019:

Doing pre op diet. Met with my dietician again today just review I am doing everything right. Went to bed feeling hungry last night so was not sure what to do. Suggested yogurt or string cheese. Showed her pics of all the stuff I bought. Did find this awesome water on amazon that has protein. Starting all protein shakes on 27th.

Updated on 2 May 2019:

So I survived my preop liquid diet. The first 3 days were awful was so hungry. But did not cheat. Lost 16lbs now 224. My highest weight in January was 242. Everyone at work kept asking me today if I was nervous. No. I set my goal and this is the next step. I did by a protein powder I hated threw the whole 5lb tub in the trash. Lesson learned stay with what I like. Fingers crossed????

Updated on 6 May 2019:

Today is day 3 after surgery. And I don’t feel bad today. Dr called to check on me and said still take it easy don’t push to much. So I am walking, and drinking the required fluids. Still on clear liquid

Updated on 7 May 2019:

Just wanted to share post gastric sleeve. Today lost the weight I gained during surgery which was 5lbs plus down another 2.

HW 242

PSW 224

Now 222

Updated on 24 Jun 2019:

So it’s almost 2 months and today I hit 199. Starting weight 242. So excited. I did loose my husband 2 weeks ago to cancer. But I promised him and myself that I would get healthy. I walk my 2 dogs daily for exercise wish I was motivated to do more, but issue is low back pain. One of my motivations to get surgery but 42 lbs down pain is same.

Updated on 15 Jul 2019:

So surgery about 3 months and down 55lbs. Was size 18/20 now can wear size 14. Still have big belly I hope it improves. Guess I need personal trainer. Walking is not enough. I have kept to the diet that is suggested except had some beer.

Updated on 8 Nov 2019:

Surgery gastric sleeve 5/2/19. Now down 82lbs it's not easy but I stick to the diet and loose.

HW 245

Now 162

Goal 140

Getting married in February and would love to be able to look good in bikini for the honeymoon. Posted pic of heaviest weight and current. Good luck

Amazing! I am so happy and my life has changed in so many great ways. I have tried so many diet and exercise programs and wasn’t able to loose the weight and now it is just melting off. Dr. Keshavarzi and his staff were wonderful and so supportive through the entire process. I was able to get it done so quickly. I think it was like 2 and a half weeks! I don’t regret it all and would do it all over again!