I knew this was the procedure that I wanted. There were woman in my town that had gone to Dr. Almanza and decided that was who I was going to use. My insurance here in the states were not going to pay for it. My husband and I had it done at the same time. Our families were very concerned about us go... * read more.
This day last year my weight loss journey began. I went from 240 lbs to 175 lbs in 1 year. I'm off all meds no high blood pressure or stage 2 diabetes. My only regret is waiting so long to go through with Gastric Sleeve Surgery. Im proud to share my experience with anyone who ask. I love the new me!... * read more.
When we arrived at the Motel it was clean and looked just like the pictures. A nurse gave us water, jello and juice to enjoy until the 10pm deadline for no drinks. The next morning we arrived at the Hospital very clean. Some nurses came and talked to us and they spoke very good english. I felt at... * read more.
I did much research and had many critics on weather or not I should do my surgery in all it took just over a year including a postponement to finally get here. My travel partner was a close friend and retired physician how was impressed with the facilities staff and accommodations. This put my mind ... * read more.
I'm so happy I went to TJ...to get my procedure done! My start at was 314lbs and now today just 1 day away from my 3 month mark I'm down to to 238lbs I feel so great no complications! Best thing I have ever done! Can't wait to see myself in 1 yr!... * read more.
This surgery is changed my life forever!
The best team ,and responsible doctor Almanza.
100 recommend ! Thank you nurses,Doct ,everybody,!
One month today!... * read more.
I compete in Cowboy Mounted Shooting, a timed event where you shoot balloons off the back of a galloping horse while running a predetermined course. In July 2015 I had an accident that could have been very bad so I decided I needed to do something about my weight. I scheduled my Gastric Sleeve sur... * read more.
I have no regrets!! I should of done this years back. I feel so good and I had no complications what so ever. I not once took any pain medication when arrived home. Like Dr Mario Almanza tells you 50% is in his hands and 50% is in yours when you get home. Follow everything that he tells you and... * read more.
Been struggling for years with 30-40lbs. Finally, after the surgery I am on my way to smaller portions. Had surgery April 4 and am down 15lbs! I feel sooo much better. ... * read more.
I had my surgery on May 9th 2016, I had a lap band for like 15 years my weight was at 333 when I got the band, because I was having severe reflux issues I needed to get my band off, and the sleeve procedure, my sister had the sleeve and was very successful with it so I figured it should be fine for ... * read more.
