a great experience (04/23/2014)
I am four weeks post op and I am doing great! I have lost 23 pounds since surgery. I would recommend Dr almanza and his team to anyone! The worst part is the gas you have after surgery but it eventually goes away. I had a wonderful experience all the way around and I am sooo thankful I did it. I co... * read more.
Best thing Ive ever done! (04/21/2014)
Dr. Almanza and his staff were great. I would do it all over again if I had to. ... * read more.
Everything was great with Dr. Almanza! (04/16/2014)
Normally I don't do testimonials, but everything went so well going with Dr. Almanza that I had too this time. Before having my VGS I was very nervous but his staff was always kind and reassuring. Everything was very clean and orderly. My procedure on Wednesday Dec. 11,2013 went well and i was bac... * read more.
WOW (04/11/2014)
I would like to thank everyone working with Dr Almanza. I am 43 years old and was 330lbs when I had surgery. I am a nurse and have tried many diets and exercise programs. I would lose 30lb's and then gain back 35lb's. My wife was in the same boat. We never fried anything at home, baked all meats and... * read more.
Wonderful experience (04/08/2014)
Had nothing but success since surgery, wish i would have done it years ago.. If you would like to here about my trip please contact me 253-414-2192 not the best at checking emails ... * read more.
Excellent procedure (04/08/2014)
Excellent doctor, procedure went well and the staff are great,The team are well aware of your needs, from the driver to the nurses of you, if your doing a procedure ask the representative to send Javier the driver he's the best ever... Also Juan, Araceli, Philippe, Chris are awesome nurses .... And ... * read more.
Drastic measures to loose weight! (04/07/2014)
I had some friends that had this procedure and they encouraged me to have it also! It is a major decision! This is a forever choice! It is a drastic change !! You will definitely loose weight! Giving up eating good food is something to think about! You can only eat very small portions! At first prob... * read more.
Fabulous experience (04/02/2014)
I would recomend Dr Almanza & his team to anyone they were wonderful to me anything I needed they were there any questions I had before & after they answered it was quick and painless surgery he did a wonderful job no complaints I would do it again in a heart beat!... * read more.
10 weeks after a life change experience. (04/01/2014)
Well the First day was very hard but everyday got better. The RN's and Dr. was great I loved the hotel we stayed in everyone was so nice they made you feel like you were home. I have lost 40lbs so far. I will say the hardest part of this whole this was how to control myself mentally. My mine would l... * read more.
Prepare to be a whole new person enjoying a whole new world (04/01/2014)
Hi I was a very FAT person and got to a point in my life where it was just to much to get out of bed as easily as I used to and the weight just came on gradualy and needed a change so I went for the gastric sleeve and WOW within five months iv lost 120 pounds I started at 310 and now I'm 190 pounds ... * read more.