People still turn their noses up when I tell them I went to Mexico for the surgery. It was a good decision for me. I took my friend with me. I have new friends I got to know there. They will be in my life forever. It was like a girl's sleep over in the hospital. Staff was great. I was afraid but af... * read more.
If you are considering a sleeve surgery with Dr. Mario Almanza - do it! I am only 7 weeks out and have great success and the experience with the hospital and nursing staff was amazing! Don't hesitate, get your new life!... * read more.
I was in a bike accident in 2011 and in the process, needed to have a electronic pain management device implanted 2 years later placing me in a disability state for 12 weeks which began a steady weight gain of 60lbs within the last 4 1/2 years and no matter what I did, eating salads and chicken, exe... * read more.
Felt very comfortable with the staff and procedure. Had no adverse symptoms Have lost the majority of the weight I wanted to lose. Still need to work in the last little bit and some toning. You still need to be mindful of your diet and exercise but it definetly gives you the significant push i... * read more.
I was skeptical in the beginning about going into Mexico about the procedure but once I got there all that went away. They went the extra mile to make sure we went back to the U.S. With good things to say. If your insurance won't pay for it then go you won't be disappointed. In 6 weeks I've lost 48 ... * read more.
I had the gastric sleeve performed by Dr. Mario Almanza. It was a great experience. Everyone from the drivers to the hospital staff, to the hotel staff was nice, gracious, and kind. The entire procedure from contacting Weight Loss Agents through getting the surgery and post op was exceptional. Eve... * read more.
Dr. Almanzo and his staff were so wonderful. They catered to all my needs. I feel Great. Before the surgery my sugar levels were running in the 300's. Now afterwards they been in the 90's - 130's which is way better than before. They explain in details the aftercare and are available for quick respo... * read more.
So much has changed in the last two months! My wife and I had the gastric sleeve surgery together on October 21. We ve definitely lost weight I m 49 lbs. down and she s down 36 lbs. But that s not the best part. My blood pressure is down considerably and in the normal range now. I don t take... * read more.
Wow! What an amazing journey. My new journey in life is amazing. The hospital staff in Tijuana was truly the best. The staff at Hacienda del Rio were so friendly, caring and helpful. I now question myself as to why I waited so long to do this. I am 17 days post op and 30 pounds thinner. I am so amaz... * read more.
It's been one month since my vsg. Not the easiest thing I've ever gone through but probably the best thing I've done for myself. I ALWAYS ate because I ALWAYS felt hungry! No longer a problem :-) It amazes me how very little I eat now and don't have hunger headaches and I have pretty decent energy.
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