Update (03/25/2015)
Family & Friends, On the health front, I'm well. At age 62, I've shed 108 lbs in the 6 months since the gastric sleeve 45 min. procedure. I have ~17 lbs to go to my target weight. The co-morbidities of high body-mass index, adult-onset diabetes and sleep apnea are in the past. For my othe... * read more.
Job well done (03/25/2015)
Dr almanza did a great job with the sleeve. Very little pain, nurses& staff pleasant. Cant wait to see my final results
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You'll be glad you did! (03/25/2015)
Nothing says, 'I'm taking control and I'm not going to be fat!' like gastric sleeve surgery. It's not an easy out but it is a permanent aid in the fight against obesity and poor health.
The great staff working with a talented surgeon, Dr. Mike Choi, helped me through the entire
process. I was comf... * read more.
My new life (03/25/2015)
I made the best decision of my life. I have lost over 100 lbs. I am almost to my goal. The doctor and nurses were amazing and very professional. They took excellent care of me. I feel so much better now, I can breath, walk, work easier now. My suggestion is stop wishing you your life away and do thi... * read more.
one month and counting (03/25/2015)
I had my lap band on February 20th. I chose to do this surgery because I was a type 2 diabetic that was dangerously close to becoming insulin dependent. I knew I wouldn't change my life style unless I was forced to. The recovery wasn't too bad, I was able to go home the day after my surgery. Stickin... * read more.
One of the top 5 best decisions I have ever made. (03/25/2015)
I had a great experience with Dr. Mario Almanza and his crew. i got my surgery on March 4th 2015 and i feel great. I no longer have to be taking my Meds for high blood pressure and or high sugar levels. i am very happy with results. it was hard the 1st 2 or 3 days but then it got easier. i woul... * read more.
Happy ! Excellent care, best vacation of my life ! (03/25/2015)
I was sceptical about goung to Mexico alone for my surgery. I expressed my concerns to WLA and backed out of the deal. WLA arranged for me to speak with a previous patient from my state, I was pleasantly pleased and once again booked my appointment and my flight... I was all in, but still skeptica... * read more.
happy I did it!! (03/25/2015)
I have struggled with my weight my entire adult life. After doing years of research on the surgery I finally decided to have the surgery. I could never afford the cost of the insurance to have the surgery done in the States. So after finding out that Dr Almanza in Mexico had great reviews and creden... * read more.
No Regrets (03/25/2015)
The best decision I've made! Going to Tijuana Mexico to have surgery was one of the best things I've done in life. I am 2 weeks post op and everything is great, I'm down 21.5 lbs from my heaviest to today, I feel great, empowered, confident and excited for the future. I am taking a few ppl over t... * read more.
Great experience (03/25/2015)
I would recommend this procedure to anyone looking for a life style change. It has been amazing I am down 14 pounds so far. Recovery was very easy and Dr. Almanza staff is great they are there for you every step of the way. I would recommend this if you can not get it in the states. It was very eas... * read more.