A satisfying experience (01/28/2013)
It has been 3 months since my surgery and I have lost 35 pounds. I was a little apprehensive going into it, mainly because I had never been to Mexico even for a vacation. My experience was very good. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. There were people looking after you all the time and sec... * read more.
Trip to Mexico (01/28/2013)
I had the Gastric Sleeve surgery on 10/25/2012.
I went to Dr. Almanza to have the lap-band, but when I got there I change my mind and had the gastric sleeve. Everyone was helpful and the whole experience was good.
I am very glad I did it.
My starting weight was 190lbs, pre surgery was 182lbs and I ... * read more.
New look on life (01/28/2013)
My life has changed since I had my sleeve done.My health is now in good conditions,7 months ago I was consider obese and had high blood pleasure,border line diabetic,high cholesterol and taking medications for all this health problems.Now I'm only on a 5 mg dose for my blood pressure and is the only... * read more.
cut the weight (01/28/2013)
I went to Mexico for surgery due to cost and my insurance wont cover any cost. I was worried about going there to get surgery but once I was there and had surgery I was very satisfied with care . I left early after surgery on wednesday I left on friday with no problems. I have dropped 108 pounds as ... * read more.
God Answers Prayer! (01/26/2013)
Wow what an amazing ride I'm on...8 months ago I got on a plane alone to a place I had never been to have SURGERY! Who does that? Well someone desperate for help. My body was telling me in no uncertain terms that I had eaten myself into dire circumstances and my time with my new grandbabies was lim... * read more.
life change (01/26/2013)
I have known that the Gastric surgery is the best way to go for weight loss. I just had no idea how much it would really change my life for the best. I had the surgery 3 months ago and have lost 41 pounds to date. I feel amazing. I was a size 26 when I went for the surgery and today after 3 short mo... * read more.
Great results!! (01/25/2013)
I had given up with any weight loss program. Nothing seemed to work for me and I was in danger of losing my nursing job because the pain in my knees was too great due to my weight. I already had bilateral knee replacements. I decided to give Dr. Almanza a try. I was alittle nervous about going to M... * read more.
Life changing. (01/25/2013)
Those of us who have been heavy/fat most of our lives know what it is to struggle with weight. For me, I took on an aggressive personality to mask how much my weight affected me. Or I would be moody and depressed. But enough of that, if you are living with that struggle, I don't need to tell you ho... * read more.
heaviest 284, current weight is 190. (01/25/2013)
the staff were helpful and pleasant. At both the hospital and the recovery house. The hospital isn't like a hospital in the states. But it was clean. only complaint I had about the hospital was the bed I had, mattress was old and lumpy. it was suppose to be electric bed and it didn't work. The reco... * read more.
i couldn't be happier (01/24/2013)
it's been 3 months since i got the gastric sleeve and have lost 36 pounds. i am so happy. i feel so much better.
i was treated very well at the jeruselem hospital and the dr and staff did a great job. i'm very glad that i had the surgery and would do it again in a heartbeat.
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