My new journey. (07/31/2017)
First I want to recognize the whole Mario Almanza's team, for the excellent job they did with me, and the oustanding treatment. The personel were very kind and ready to assist with any need. It was a good experience. Thank you very much. I am glad to share with you my good news. I have lost 50 po... * read more.
Down 27 lbs in less than 3 months! Starting weight 185; current weight 158 (07/31/2017)
Down 27 lbs in less than 3 months! Starting weight 185; current weight 158
I was having the hardest time getting my weight off until Dr. Mario Almanza performed my Gastric Sleeve on May 5, 2017.
My weight was steady at 135 to 140 lbs for YEARS... until I got my divorce 2 years ago. I moved, stoppe... * read more.
New beginnings (07/31/2017)
The dr and staff was amazing, I went alone and was so scared, all five us was alone and helped each other, only thing I'd change is they do not give narcotic medication, if u r on them, bring your own!... * read more.
5 1/2 months in (07/31/2017)
Best decision ever
I am down 79 lbs and feel great
The hardest part is reminding yourself to get protein in and drink fluids daily to stay healthy I had a few rough days in the beginning ...day 3 I traveled home and next day 4. Otherwise no problems at all !
Follow instructions they give you ... * read more.
Great I did it! (07/27/2017)
Just like everyone, I have tried everything under sun from dieting to straving myself. I would lose weight, but I will gain it back with extra pounds. I had a friend who found out about the procedure, and did it a year ago. Every time I would see her, I could see her progress. I decided to go ahead ... * read more.
No regrets. (07/26/2017)
I traveled to Tijuana by myself. I was in bad shape so I requested wheelchair assistance through both the Mexico City airport and the Tijuana airport. I'm glad I did as I did not have to navigate through the airport lines to get through Customs and Immigration, and that to me, was going to be the mo... * read more.
Getting a tune-up before needing an overhaul (07/26/2017)
Very interesting and benifitionary surgery process for different symptoms not only for weight control.
As we were approaching the hospital there was a young man in the same van that didn't had a weight problem. So I was coiuros why he was getting the same surgery as I and the other 4 patients with... * read more.
good experience (07/25/2017)
Everything went amazingly well. I had no problems. This is a way for people to loose weight that have trouble dieting. You will loose weight. I lost more than 25 lbs in the first 6 weeks. Once you get off the soup diet you eat small amounts since your stomach is much smaller. The mental part of this... * read more.
Great results (07/25/2017)
So far I have loss down to 135 lbs went from a size 12 to a size 6 since surgery date feeling so much better health wise with the restaurant card I am able to still eat out and just order smaller portions or off the child's menu ...can't wait to see the results at one year... * read more.
What a relief!! (07/25/2017)
All I can say is wow I went in at 293lbs 8 weeks later I am at 234lbs, I was taking 3 insulin shots a day for yrs. now I am insulin free no more blood pressure pills I have more energy. Best money ever spent. I did deit but it always came back with more weight TY dr Mario!!... * read more.
