- Name: Tena Braun
- Age: 60
- Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
- Surgery date: January 26th, 2016
- Testimonial date: March 7th, 2016
- Surgeon: Dr. Mario Almanza
I had my gastric sleeve surgery by Dr Almanza. A bit before surgery the Doctor came not the waiting room and explained the procedure before and after surgery. I wasn't nervous going into surgery at all. I talked to people at home that already had this surgery done and also read testimonies on the website that were very positive. I was hopeing my surgery results would be good too with taking good care of myself and following instructions carefully. As for pain on a scale from one to ten, it was maybe a two. Much less than I had imagined. Seriously no gas or heartburn, just felt great from day one. The only bit of pain I had was from the stitches, I was expecting pain internally but no pain at all. The second night I was back at the motel and every time o woke up I found myself sleeping on my stomach with no pain. The nurse said if it was comfy it was okay. All the staff at the hospital and motel did a great job looking after me and making sure I was comfortable. A great big thank you to Dr. Almanza and his staff. Especially Alejandra the nurse at the motel who was exceptionally good at her job. It's six weeks from my surgery date and I am doing great. I have lost about 18 pounds so far.
