The best decision I've ever made! It's only a couple of days post op, but in already feeling so much better. Follow the instructions & diet exactly & you will do fine. Dr. Choi has impressed my very skeptical husband & his team here in Miami have treated me better than any hospital I've ever been in... * read more.
After researching for a year and having a consultation with an American Bariatrics doctor who explained every type of procedure to me, I felt comfortable with my decision to get this procedure. The experience was good. Flew in to San Diego, waited with 20 other patients and their family members, go... * read more.
I was skeptical because people were telling me that I didn't need the surgery because I wasn't EXTREMELY OBESE. However, I was obese and had no health issues. I have lost 30 pounds since my surgery and it has changed my life. No more overeating, I no longer worry about getting high blood pressure, d... * read more.
It has been almost 18 months sence my surgery. And as of today I have lost 198lbs. Now it aint been easy but its well worth the healthier life I now have. And im still working on it and I always will be. But by the end of this year I plan on having a skin surgery to get rid of the extra weight and ... * read more.
Sleeve (07/23/2015)
I am down 70lbs but I had a lot a complications with dehydration. You must try to drink something. My stomach would not let me eat or drink for a week. I have been in the hospital twice for malnutrition. Please consult with a nutritionist before the surgery it's important. ... * read more.
My surgery was very successful. I gaffe lost over 80 pounds. It has been a little over two years since my surgery was completed, and I would do it all over again. The people were great, the facility was the cleanest hospital I have ever seen. All in all it was a great experience.... * read more.
I had my procedure done on July 7, 2015. I was very impressed with how pleasant Dr. Almanza and the entire staff was. I had heard all kinds of things about getting the gastric sleeve done but they were only stories. My experience was nothing like what I had heard. I felt like I was in very good hand... * read more.
I had gastric sleeve surgery on June 22, 2015. Tomorrow will be one month, and I have lost 20 lbs. It is nice to see that my efforts at not overeating are paying off in lost pounds.
I found out about WLA through my mom's hair stylist. She told me about one of her family members and a friend that ... * read more.
I call my surgery the beginning of a new life for me. I was overweight, yes, but not drastically. My weight caused other problems that I knew I did not want to face later in my life. I watch my father sit and do nothing for years. His weight has caused him to have hip and back problems. He has d... * read more.
I am so happy to report that I have lost 42 lbs since my Gastric Sleeve Procedure on 04/27/2015. I have 35 more to lose to reach my own personal goal. DR. Mario Almanza & his team were amazing. The whole experience went great & Weight Loss Agents did an amazing job answering all my questions & con... * read more.
