The day I saved my life! (11/30/2014)
When I first was told about the sleeve I scoffed at it, I was happy being the "Fat Girl". Then I went to the doctor at the begining of Febuary 2014 to find out that my career was over if I didn't make some drastic changes, I was too heavy. Weighing in at 256 lbs and only 5'4" I was literally killing... * read more.
I am doing well (11/30/2014)
This was my second Gastric sleeve surgery or my follow up procedure Dr, Almanza is great as are the nurses and the rest of his fine staff With my second procedure I lost 23 additional pounds With the 2 Gastric sleeve procedures combined I have lost a total of 85 pounds I have been cured of high bloo... * read more.
Best decision I ever made (11/30/2014)
The decision to go see Dr. Amanda was a very difficult one to make, but one I couldn't be happier that I did. I received the best care while there from all his staff. My life has changed drastically because of that decision. I'm now a 115 lbs healthy woman. I'm on no more medications at all. I fee... * read more.
Not an easy journey, but well worth it... (11/28/2014)
It was a long road to get here but it was the only option I could live with. I could go into all kinds of details about the hardships and roadblocks on the way, but I'm guessing you are here because you want to read about my actual surgery experience and how I did afterwards, so I'll start with arr... * read more.
me parecio todo muy bien organizado (11/28/2014)
yo me fuo desde miami hasta san diego la organizacion valor precio rodo bien la atencion del personal de enfermeros en el hotel muy personalizada el tiempo de estadia justo para que uno mo pierda mucho tiempo em fin todo muy bueno yo despues de un mes y medio me siento muy bien d perdido casi 14 kil... * read more.
Great Experience (11/28/2014)
I had lab band 5 years ago it did me some good but I started to have complication and insurance wouldn't cove me to get a revision so with much searching online I decided to go with Dr Almanza and couldn't be happier. I work in the healthcare field and the treatment you receive from the staff is pro... * read more.
Still love my sleeve (11/28/2014)
I did a resleeve after 6 years of keeping the weight steady. However, I noticed I was beginning to eat more and knew my sleeve was stretched. It was so important to keep my weight from creeping up that I considered a resleeve. It was fairly easy but this time around I had a bit more gas and heartbur... * read more.
Loving the new life... (11/28/2014)
In a short 9 weeks since having my Gastric Sleeve, I have officially lost 50 pounds. I have more energy than I can ever remember having in the past.
The entire experience was great, from being picked up at the airport, to the surgery, to recovery and getting back home.
I am so thrilled with m... * read more.
my overall experience (11/27/2014)
This was the first time that I have considered having medical procedure outside of the U.S. My overall experience was above average. Even through I speak the language staff were English-speaking as well. Professional and very knowledgeable. The only concerned I had was I believed I was release to ... * read more.
sleeve or ban? (11/27/2014)
Hi I had my surgery in 2013 by Dr. Almanza I was kind of scared but more excited I lost about 30 lbs in about 6 months. And have stayed there I beleave its to the lack of exercise I can eat but not like before can't eat sweets like I use to but thats ok . I had a nice experience the staff was nice ... * read more.
