Life GIVING choice!! (11/02/2013)
My name is Larin and I'm 31 years old. I have struggled all my life with weight and PCOS!! I unfortunately spent my entire 20s overweight and very unhealthy. I had my 30th bday and I decided that enough is enough. I looked into this surgery and decided that was the best, healthiest and safest surg... * read more.
The Surgery was a life saver (11/01/2013)
The Surgery was a life saver. Easy recovery, friendly staff and very happy!... * read more.
GRATEFUL (10/31/2013)
I lost 70 lbs within the first 9 months and have been stable even though my eating hasn't been the best choices since then. I have had no problems from the surgery and feel grateful that I took the initiative to have the surgery. Wish I could have had it 20 yrs ago. I would like to lose another 2... * read more.
I made the right decision (10/31/2013)
I had my surgery in July and I am down 40 lbs. already. It was the best surgery I have ever had. I feel great and eat what I want only a little bit. I am completely satisfied and losing the weight I need to. The experience at the Jersualum Hospital was great. I felt very well taken care of. I ... * read more.
It worked! (10/29/2013)
Since my surgery, I have lost 117 pounds - one third of my total body weight. Two weeks post op I was back in the pulpit. Three weeks post op I was teaching pastors in India.
I am very content with the care provided by Dr. Almanza and the team. I would urge any infrequent world traveler to bring ... * read more.
Amazing (10/29/2013)
It was an amazing experience!! Telling you the truth I almost didnt go was scared but then found two incredible women that where waiting for the bus too....Once of them already had her surgery and she was bringing her sister in law... she said she would do it all over again. So far everything is goo... * read more.
I am doing quite well after surgery. (10/29/2013)
I am doing quite well after surgery. I have had only minor problems such as nausea after eating too much or too fast, but these are things about which I was forewarned. We spent a couple of days in San Diego after the procedure, and I was able to walk about 10 miles a day.
Your staff is very co... * read more.
Exceeded My Every Expectation (10/25/2013)
They say the proof is in the pudding. I weighed 300 lbs at my highest prior to surgery and today October 25th ten months later I am at my ideal weight of 185 lbs and feeling awesome. Dr. Almanza and staff were tremendous and while I had some reservations about the surgery center going in, they were ... * read more.
Weight (10/24/2013)
I have lost 54 pounds and I am feeling better and looking better. I still have a while to go to get to my goal weight but I feel I can reach my goal. This surgery was a lot more work than I thought and it was not easy but I know for me I could not have lost the weight on my own. You still have to... * read more.
Happy!!!! (10/23/2013)
I have struggled with my weight my whole life! Always hungry or craving something. Since deciding to do this surgery, my life has changed immensely. I have gone from 200+ to 145, size 14-16 to size 6-8. I feel great and look great too! I would recommend this procedure to anyone who is hesitant of th... * read more.