- Name: Monique Mauch
- Age: 36
- Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
- Surgery date: April 19th, 2017
- Testimonial date: April 28th, 2017
- Surgeon: Dr. Mario Almanza
I decided to have the gastric sleeve procedure, by Dr. Almanza, after several close friends had done so with amazing results. I wasn't sure how each step of the way would work out, but was very pleasantly surprised by how organized everything was. I was picked up, curbside from the airport after only waiting about 10 mixtures and brought straight to my hotel room. That night I was told my time for meeting in the lobby to go to the hospital. Everyone was so nice and very professional. The way they have it set up, so you have a group of people with you, was amazing. I have made life long friends! You NEVER feel alone. There is always someone there, whether it be a nurse, your guest you brought with you or the bunch of other people going through the same exact thing. I would recommend this surgery to anyone that is tired of struggling with their weight. I'm excited about my weight loss and have already lost 12 lbs in 11 days! The beginning weeks are the hardest because you have to allow your stomach time to heal from the surgery... So liquids, protein shakes and then slowly thicker soups and so on. But don't worry! In time you will be back to eating your favorite foods just not over eating!! Each time you eat, you will eat a certain amount and then know you are finished and this is where the weight loss takes place! I'm so happy I did this! I'm ready to start living again!