Great decision! (07/08/2014)
I had the surgery on May 23rd and it was a great decision! I had been looking into the surgery for years, but couldn't afford it and insurance wouldn't pay, even though I was pre-diabetic and my knees were going out. I knew a few people who had surgery with Dr. Almanza and they were all glad they d... * read more.
Just Do It!! (07/08/2014)
Like Nike, just do it!! I am 62 years old, 5'11", and was at 294 (heaviest was 299) when on July 14th began the pre-op diet for 5 days prior to surgery. I have been fortunate in past weight loss endeavors but the older I got it became harder to initiate and to maintain. My normal weight for many ye... * read more.
Simply great. (07/08/2014)
I do like to apologize for not getting to you any sooner.
it has been 9 weeks since I had my operation and I do feel well. Few thing had changed for me only for the better, I am a lot happier and looking forwards to my new looks. Up to now I only had lose 35 Lbs. but, I am looking forwards to lose... * read more.
Weight loss (07/07/2014)
Well 332 down to 231 but around 242 now 100 lbs does a lot for a person I now wear 34" siZe pants from a 42-44" from a 3xl to xl-large clothes are definately easier to find, I pretty much eat what I want now just a lot less of it I am happy that I did make a choice for this surgery the gastric sle... * read more.
Losing weight and gaining life one day at a time (07/07/2014)
I made the huge decision to get the Gastric Sleeve surgery on April 8th. This was my last hope and definitely not a decision I took lightly or made in haste. I have suffered tremendously from obesity and felt like I was dying daily. Since the surgery, I have gone from 374 to 308, it seems slow, but ... * read more.
Not bad at all (07/07/2014)
6 weeks since surgery. I feel a little tired, but I am pleased with my progress. I have lost a total of 33 lbs. I have survived vacation with my children and Grandchildren. I have been able to have dinner out with the family and not feel deprived. I concentrate on proteins, then veggies and las... * read more.
Life changing!!!!!! (07/07/2014)
I was over 400lbs and very sick with diabetes. After the surgery I felt amazing!I am now 260 lbs and still losing! I am completly off all meds and have a clean bill of health from my Dr. Nice to go shopping for clothes and go to any store and not the big mans store. Feel like I am 20 years younge... * read more.
A new life beginning! (07/05/2014)
I've had issues with my weight for many years. My heaviest was 267. I knew something had to be done. My health was gradually getting worse. Heard about several different surgeries on the market and started researching them. Dr Almanza was the one that stood out of the group. All the success tes... * read more.
doing well so pleased with the results (07/05/2014)
I have no problems.i have lost 30lbs in 9 weeks. fell great. my doctor is very happy with the results. takings 25 less units of insulin. my blood pressure has dropped. my apena is better. thank you to all the medicial team.... * read more.
awesome (07/04/2014)
I had surgery on 03/26/2014, started a liquid diet on 03/16/2014, I have since lost 110 pounds, (today 07/04/2014) I feel great I no longer have joint pain in my legs, or my lower back, of course my clothes are looser, and my energy level is the highest its been since I was a teenager. I had no prob... * read more.
