Life Changing (08/01/2014)
So far this has been definitely life changing. Joining into this journey I felt prepared since I had a friend that did it with Dr. Almanza a year ago and I joined a forum that was on gastric sleeve surgery. Anyone considering this operation needs to read the forums. They are very detailed. The h... * read more.
Better days ahead. (08/01/2014)
I was having a lot of pain in my knees and lower back to the point that I was not walking any more than I had to. Since the surgery and a weight loss of over 60 lbs. I no longer am suffering the pain and my energy has improved so that now I actually go for walks instead of trying to get out of... * read more.
My weight loss goal (07/31/2014)
I start at 232.2 lbs on oct. 2013 and now in July 2014 I weigh 150.8 need less to say I am so happy with my choice to have the surgery only being 26 and having no kids I had a really hard time losing weight since I was a teenager from working out to dieting nothing worked for me I got mad fun of in ... * read more.
Happy to have it done (07/31/2014)
Well its been one month and Im well have lost several pounds and feel great.
The procedur was so easy and I was up walking around the night of my surgery.
The Dr. and staff were very good and took great care of us. The people at the hotel were wonderful and very supportive. Thanks to all the Peop... * read more.
Heck Yeah!!! (07/31/2014)
It's been 4.5 weeks and I'm already down 40 lbs. I am the smallest I've been in years. My energy levels are better than before and soreness from surgery is just a memory. NO REGRETS!! I would do it again! The staff was awesome and never had a doubt that I made a mistake. I am talking to friends an... * read more.
I did it! (07/31/2014)
I recently had the gastric sleeve procedure. The medical staff were caring and kind as well as the hotel staff. Their were several in my group so I never felt alone. I was never concerned or felt afraid because I was traveling alone. The discomfort of surgery has been tolerable with no complications... * read more.
What Really Happens (07/28/2014)
I just returned from Tijuana after my surgery (July 23, 2014). I am feeling terrific and extremely pleased with the entire experience.
That being said – there are so many post on this forum to encourage each other (which is simply terrific). But I wanted to go one step further to see if I can d... * read more.
amazing (07/27/2014)
The decision was easy for me. I was sick and tired of yo-yo dieting. I needed a solution. I found it. While this journey is not easy it is worth it. I feel confident in myself again, I feel attractive. Most of all I feel my health and quality of life will be forever changed for the better. The staff... * read more.
Best decision ever (07/27/2014)
I've always struggled with my weight, and being only 5'0 weighing 240 lbs was extremely unhealthy. I had tried just about every diet in the book with minimal to no results. A friend of mine suggested this procedure with Dr. Almanza after her brother was going on two successful years post op. I did m... * read more.
Nothing tastes as good as thin feels. (07/27/2014)
I had my surgery on Jul 21/14 in Tijuana with Dr Almanza performing my surgery. I was very impressed with the professionalism of all the staff from the drivers, hotel staff, nurses and doctors. The hospital and hotel were very clean and modern. All the staff spoke very good English, giving me a lot ... * read more.
