Free at last!! (09/17/2013)
Having the surgery and flying there and back was sort of all one big blur. I remember every day got better and better. I followed the post-op directions and diet totally. I had researched the diet and other issues on line and I complied with everything. One week I may loose 10 lbs and then ano... * read more.
Mahalo Plenty to Dr Almonza and staff! Best thing I have ever done for myself! (09/17/2013)
I'd like to start by thanking Dr Almonza and staff for making the surgery possible for me. The sleeve is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I was 60 lbs overweight with high blood pressure that was very difficult to control due to the fact that the many medications the doctor tried made m... * read more.
Loving life, Feeling GREAT! (09/17/2013)
The Gastric Sleeve was the best thing I have done for myself. July 11,2013 my husband and I drove to the airport in San Deigo from Arizona to meet our ride to go into Mexico for surgery on July 12, 2013.
I was suprized when I first saw the hospital and at first was a little scared, I almost had se... * read more.
My Experience at Jerusalem Hospital. (09/16/2013)
Pick up from the Airport then driven to the hospital with another patient was fine. I was scared at first then was calm the surgery was over before I knew it. The pain was not as bad as the Lap Band Surgery. The coughing and nausea was the only thing after the surgery, and waiting the next mornin... * read more.
Best thing I did in my life (09/16/2013)
Going down from 178LB to 125 LB in less than 4 months, i exceeded my goal, contacting the Weight Loss Agents and the Mario Almanza team was the best decision i mad in my life!!... * read more.
Happy day (09/16/2013)
I am very pleased with the outcome of my sleeve thus far. I have lost about 60lbs with 50 left to go. the entire group in Mexico was absolutely great! and i look forward to going back for a few more procedures once all the weight is gone. ... * read more.
Life Changer (09/15/2013)
I would not hesitate to do it all over. First of all the cost Everything inclusive was probably less than a quarter of what it would of cost in the U.S. The Hospital,Doctor and Staff all very professional and courteous. No Language problems. Got picked up and delivered back to San Diego Airport a... * read more.
Best Decision I Ever Made - Over 110 Pounds Gone in 9 Months! (09/15/2013)
I become very emotionalwhen I think about my weight loss journey! ... * read more.
To New Beginnings (09/13/2013)
I was very pleased with my surgery. I continue to lose weight. I have the energy now to exercise. I no longer take medication for ailments caused by my weight and family medical history. I can enjoy activities now with my family. And I love that I can buy clothes that fit and look great. The sur... * read more.
Very pleased! (09/13/2013)
I had the Gastric Sleeve 17 months ago and I couldn't be happier!Prior to surgery I weighed 233 pounds. I lost 20 pounds in the first two weeks and the a stead 3 to 4 pounds a week thereafter. I stabilized after about 7 months after reaching my goal weight of 170 pounds!I graduated high school weigh... * read more.