THE NEW ME (12/15/2013)
I had been planning the lap band surgery for over two years. Right before I went out to have it done I found out that it was going to cost me $900.00 for the first visit back in the states to have the band filled and adjusted. Each visit after that was going to be $400.00. I called Dr. Almanza to as... * read more.
There is hope (12/15/2013)
I was at the end of the rope. I'm 56 years of age, married for 23 years, raised 3 children, raising grandchildren, having the joys of coming from a large family and dealing with their problems,lost two brothers with diabetes, one of which I lost last month. As a health care professional and watching... * read more.
Life changing (12/14/2013)
Only regret ... Wish I would have done this years ago Thank you... * read more.
Best decision of my life (12/13/2013)
Having had the gastric sleeve in Jan of 2013 was the best decision I have made in my life.
I have currently lost 82 lbs. I have not lost anymore weight since August but have to admit I am eating anything I desire. I of course am eating everything in much smaller quantities therefore not gaining an... * read more.
weight loss surgery worked for me (12/13/2013)
When I went to Mexico And have weight loss surgery. I weighed 495 pounds 8 months later I'm at 277 and still going. I feel Amazing. It saved my life. I recommend this to anyone who's overweight and has had issues in the past losing weight the staff there and the people that helped me get through thi... * read more.
scared but determined (12/13/2013)
like everyone else I didn't know what to expect there are many good & many bad stories about surgeries. I am a RN & work on ICU so of course I was watching everything & everyone looking for any red flags to backout but never saw any. no surgery is fun & any & all surgeries has the potential for comp... * read more.
My life is so much better, since the surgery (12/13/2013)
Thank you Doctor for your great job; of course I was scared but you and your staff took good care of me and my room mate. I have lost 80 pounds, my back doesn't hurt now. I have energy and can do so much more then before.... * read more.
A life changer (12/12/2013)
I search many,many places to find a weight loss agency to help with my weight.I finally came to Dr.Almanza,who did surgery(the gastric sleeve). This surgery saved my life,PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY.This was the best thing I have every done for myself and will be yours too. I am very happy that I mad... * read more.
Wished I'd done it a long time ago (12/12/2013)
I am a 5'8" large framed woman who has always struggled with my weight from pueberty, I've always been 220-260 from high school til a few years ago, I started driving a semi 3 1/2 years ago and quickly went from 260 to 320 in a couple of years. Being on the road and sitting all the time, not to ment... * read more.
Life Changing (12/12/2013)
Changed my life. Now able to walk without having to stop every 100 feet. Can buy clothes anywhere. I highly recommend this surgery and doctor . ... * read more.
