Safe & professional staff (12/18/2014)
On 12/9 I met the driver at San Diego s Airport at 12:00 noon and we had 5 other passengers that day, they were all wonderful people.
I arrived on Tuesday 12/9 and on that day we had all our testing done; the staff were very nice and professional. We also met with Dr. Almanza, he was very nice with ... * read more.
One surgery that solved multiple problems bringing great joy and freedom (12/18/2014)
My diabetes was out of control. I had stopped the diabetes medication because I couldn't tolerate the side effects (extreme anxiety). I was on two blood pressure drugs and had previously stopped the statin drug also because of side effects. My lab numbers for everything were bad.
Five weeks afte... * read more.
Wife likes what she dosn't see - She's getting sleeved too! (12/18/2014)
I am a 47 year old MAN, 6'2", starting weight 271 lbs, BMI 33. I had the gastric sleeve surgery on 11/17/2014, one month ago, and have lost 45 lbs. Dr. Almanza, the hospital, nurses, and staff were all fantastic, and the care was excellent! I stayed only three days, which was probably too short. ... * read more.
Second chance (12/17/2014)
Overall great experience. From airport pick up to the airport drop off. Dr. Almanza was awesome. He and his staff makes you feel very comfortable. I've lost 16.6lbs in two weeks.... * read more.
Loss (12/17/2014)
I've loss weight but now maintaining... * read more.
Don't be scared (12/16/2014)
I never knew I could afford a procedure out of pocket I guess I just assumed that it was a million dollars to get done and I seen there advertisement and I blew it off because the old saying is if its to good to be true then probably is not true ! So me body began getting bigger and retaining water ... * read more.
wonderful experience (12/16/2014)
This is something I should have done 10 years ago, it was a wonderful experience... The doctors, the nurses, the staff are very professional and the hospital and hotel are very very very clean...I'm excited for my journey to healthy.. Thank you Dr. Almanza and staff for giving me life back!... * read more.
Great experience...... Changes and adjustments are hard (12/15/2014)
The whole experience was what I expected from doing my research and read testimonials prior. We had one little surprise ( my husband and I) after driving from San Diego to the hospital I went and got my EKG done and blood work and without even talking to Dr. Almanza they asked if I wanted to have th... * read more.
Courteous and respectful treatment for quick lapband unfill (12/15/2014)
My Lap Band had failed after working well for 7 years. Dr. Almanza was very helpful and informative when he took time out to un-fill my band. Although I had my Lap Band removed elsewhere as my insurance situation changed after Obamacare came into effect, I would trust Dr. Almanza to perform surger... * read more.
Experience (12/13/2014)
Staff helpful
Doctor confident
Hotel ok
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