- Name: Angela Markwick
- Age: 47
- Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
- Surgery date: April 7th, 2021
- Testimonial date: May 11th, 2021
- Surgeon: Dr. Mario Almanza
I was initially scheduled for surgery on 4/8/2021.  I flew to San Diego on 4/7/2021.  Picked up by the shuttle, taken for COVID test and then to the hospital.  Once I had completed the pre-op process I was taken to my room.  The after care Dr. came in and gave me the option of having my surgery that evening which I decided to do considering I hadn't had anything to drink since leaving the airport at 1pm.  I also knew I wouldn't get much sleep that night.  Other than the normal aches of pain after surgery things went very smoothly.  I am honestly very pleased with the staff and the Doctors that provide care.  Dr. Almanza was amazing.  I am almost 5 weeks post-op and do not regret my decision to have this surgery.  Yes, certain things in my life have changed, but they needed to.  This is a tool and I am using it as such.  My only wish would be to be 3 months down the road.  Thank you so much Dr. Almanza and team.