Everything went great! From pickup a the airport, to the ride back at the end, everything went great. The people are super nice, the hospital is clean and the hotel is beautiful. Someone from the hotel took us to the city to go shopping and see the sites and we had a great time. Best part is a m... * read more.
I had surgery June 1, 2015. As of today September 1, 2015 I've lost 70 pounds. I started with weight watchers at 365 pounds. I lost 43 pounds before surgery. Total weight loss is 113 pounds. I have 102 pounds to go before goal of 150 pounds. I feel great and wish I would of done it earlier! Congrats... * read more.
(08/31/2015)
No complications at all. Thank you Dr. Almanza and staff it's been 2 months and I'm down 46lbs ... * read more.
I am two months post-op now and the weight is still falling off effortlessly. I have about 110 more pounds to go to my 140 lb final weight goal and I could not have done it without this (gastric sleeve) procedure! Make no mistake, this is major surgery and it's quite challenging to get through the f... * read more.
I am recuperating at home and so far I am feeling okay. I taught that everything was the way that was presented in their ads , I went by myself to have the procedure and never felt scared or lonely. I meet another patient right away when I got into the van in San Diego and we clicked instantatly and... * read more.
In the beginning, I was very skeptical about the travel and the procedure. However today I am so pleased with my Decision. Everything was so Organized and my experience was Great!!! Should have done it sooner ... * read more.
I found Dr. Almanza through a few of my work friends. This is hands down the best choice I've ever made. I wish I would have done it years ago. I work as a Flight Paramedic were weight is important. Three of my co-workers have had the sleeve from Dr. Almanza!... * read more.
I was very nervous and faced the skeptics going to another country for the sleeve. But the surgery was safe, nurses attentive and people there are so warm and friendly. After spending thousands of wasted dollars on fires and workout classes that didn't work, I went from 240 pounds to 148 pounds in a... * read more.
I had the gastric sleeve approx. 7 months ago & am happy with the results. I wish I had done it years earlier. I've gotten my confidence & energy back beside the mental relief of not feeling like I look overweight/unhealthy.... * read more.
I am 6 days post op and have returned home. I am feeling better each day and know that this was definitely the right decision for me. The care I received far exceeded what I imagined that it would. Although they do not baby you in the hospital and upon returning to the hotel for after care, they ... * read more.
