Helping people with affordable weight loss surgery. We have helped thousands of people connect with bariatric surgeons for affordable weight loss surgery. Whether you are considering Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band, Gastric Bypass or Duodenal Switch, we can assist you in making a choice that's right for you!
BeLiteWeight - Weight Loss Services (beliteweight.com) has 1,023 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
Also known as
beliteweight.com
Website
beliteweight.com
Category
Medical Specialists
Location
Irvine, California
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
About these reviews
Replies
The company replied to 19% of reviews.
Latest
Most recent review: February 2026.
Edits
Reviews are shown as their authors wrote them. The company can reply, but cannot edit them.
Score
This company cannot pay to remove reviews or change its score.
Professional caring helpful personable and fast service!!
They were friendly helpful and personable. They were understanding. The staff tried to help in any way possible. They were understanding in every area. There are aspects about weight loss surgery that can be quite scary. They were comforting and helpful in my finances and my surgery day and aftercare. The level of excitement and positivity for your change of life is contagious and comforting. They were AWESOME. THEY ARE AWESOME!!!
Response from BeLiteWeight - Weight Loss ServicesDec 17, 2016
Victoria, thank you so much for the review. Keep us posted on your weight loss.
MJ
Mazin J.
Life changing experience that should be priceless!!!
I honestly was nervous about going into a foreign territory that I wasn't accustomed to going too. However with an open mind and a strong drive to better myself physically, I took the leap of faith. I was picked up at the airport with my wife and driven straight to the hospital. The hospital felt like I was checking into an amazing hotel. The staff were friendly. The doctors were amazing. The nurses were professional and very attentative. George was my boy the whole time. Rodrigo was great. My doctors were very cool.
The bad. They have a lil drain problem in a certain part of the hospital where the smell made me nauseous. However they did move me to a room where the smell was amazing. I tried upgrading to the suite but they were sold out. The rooms were still nice.
The internet was a Lil bit shotty and so was the cable.
Bring entertainment.
Thank God for this experience. Zero problems post op.
Response from BeLiteWeight - Weight Loss ServicesDec 17, 2016
Thanks Mazin, Glad your recovery is going well.
AF
Angela F.
Only suggestions is a app to translate English and bring $1 and $5 no large bills , overall great !
Over I am happy with how everything went :)
Response from BeLiteWeight - Weight Loss ServicesDec 17, 2016
Thanks for the review and the suggestion Angela. There are many translation apps out there someone can use.
MI
Michele
I am a new person!
I've had people tell me I took the easy way out. Maybe so, but after trying and failing for years every diet imaginal, getting type II diabetes, high blood pressure and severe knee problems, I was at my wits end. The straw that broke the camels back was not being able to play on the floor with my new grandson. If I did get down on the floor, I couldn't get back up. After loosing 105 pounds so far, learning to eat differently, exercising, and not having to take medications any more, I have a new lease on life. I'm happy and I look fantastic. BeLite gave me the opportunity to live out my life looking and feeling amazing.
Response from BeLiteWeight - Weight Loss ServicesDec 17, 2016
Michelle, thank you so much for the review and such good news about the medications!
KW
Karen W.
Life changing. I recommend to everyone
I had an excellent experience from beginning to the end. The ease of scheduling my surgery and getting it done was so simple. Everyone was so knowledgeable ans helpful. The followup continues even six months post up. They truly care about your wellbeing. I definitely recommend .
Response from BeLiteWeight - Weight Loss ServicesDec 13, 2016
Thank you Karen for the review. We appreciate it.
KA
Karla
Great Experience
From the moment I contacted BeLite Weight, I felt I was in good hands. My questions were answered and I was taken step by step through the procedure. Dr. Rod and his team were fabulous. I was well taken care of and the hospital was super clean. I have had zero complications and have almost lost 60 pounds in 6 months. I'm so glad I chose to go through BeLite Weight and Dr. Rod. My biggest compliment to the team is referring my family and loved ones to BeLite Weight. My only regret is not doing it sooner!
Response from BeLiteWeight - Weight Loss ServicesDec 13, 2016
Karla, your weight loss has been wonderful! Congratulations and thank you for the referral of your family.
ED
Elena D.
Truly exceeded our expectations
I will start by saying that I have been thinking about bariatric surgery for over 15 years...except I am a chicken, have never had surgery or even stitches, and thought I could do it by myself. God knows I tried. But I guess age and real health catches up to you. As of two weeks ago, I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic and hypertensive. So prior to this I figured if I just closed my mouth and exercise I could lose weight. Well I lost some but not nearly enough. And so our adventure begins. We attended sessions with doctors in our area and I walked away thinking there was no way I was putting my life in the hands of these stuck up and pompous doctors with poor bedside manners. We began looking at alternatives, which now we realized had to be, as neither my husband's nor my insurance covered bariatric surgery. We read many websites, consulted with patients and not to bore you but 1 year later we settled on Beliteweight.
There are always things to keep in mind when you chose to travel for surgery and going to another country where you need to cross a border. But if travel is something you can handle and have patience then this is a great choice. From the moment we were picked up until we returned home, I knew I would be writing a positive review. The Hospital is truly clean and modern, doctors top notch, service is unparalleled. The meds really helped with the tiny amount of discomfort we felt. I actually didn't even realize I had been operated on and had to ask! My husband and I did it at the same time in order to truly begin our life together, fit and healthy and begin 2017 on the best foot possible. I cannot say enough about this option. It would have cost us $40k for the two of us in Miami and we simply could not afford that. Today is our fifth day of recovery, ( I do prefer having chosen to take my vacation to allow myself to adjust to the diet and slight discomfort) and we are doing great. We are taking it easy but we have been up and about. These reviews are very helpful and we poured over them. We called or emailed easily 50 people on the list. It is hard to believe but it is true. In fact, it's better than true. My friends who did it locally had drains (there are none), had to intake a solution to do an x ray (we did not, as an endoscopy is performed to verify the sutures have held) and had harder recoveries. I can recommend this option with my eyes closed. And I am happy to talk about my experience with anyone with questions. My nerves were shot in the weeks leading up to this, as people put fears into my head. I always felt safe and taken care of. My blood pressure returned to normal the minute the operation occurred and my insulin checks were always under 100 after as well. I am so excited about our future that I cannot stop planning and imagining all that we will do with increased mobility and less knee and ankle pain. Thank you to Dr. Jose Rodriguez Villarreal and the entire staff at Star Medica. On Dec 8 we changed our lives forever!!! Can't wait to see what the future brings.
Response from BeLiteWeight - Weight Loss ServicesDec 13, 2016
Thank you Elena, I can't wait to see how you and Alex do together. Please call if you need anything!
JC
Jessica C.
Wonderful care!
My experience with Belite Weight was amazing! Everyone was so helpful when I was trying to get started on my weight loss journey. When I arrived at the hospital it was very clean and everyone there always made sure I had what I needed. The Drs explained everything that was going to happen before they took me in for surgery and then they checked on me several times a day during my stay. My recovery time was very short, I went back to work the week after my surgery. I had the gastric sleeve done and since my surgery date of October 10th I've lost 60 pounds!
Response from BeLiteWeight - Weight Loss ServicesDec 13, 2016
Jessica, congratulations on your weight loss! Thanks you for the review.