Testimonials
Fifteen Years, One Patient at a Time
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I wish if I did it long time ago (03/18/2026)
Amazing experience and amazing Dr. and Team, everything went smooth and Dr work is very professional, the team is very caring and clean hospital, they take care of you the moment you arrive and pick you up from the airport until dropping you off and back to your place , the community is very good, l... * Read full review →
9 years later (03/07/2026)
I was very impressed with my care why in my recovery phase. The Gastric Sleeve was a very good tool, however it is a tool. You have to do the work, follow the provider's recommendations before and after care. Reach out for help if you find yourself struggling. Would I have this procedure again, abso... * Read full review + 1 more photo →
Best decision ever (03/05/2026)
My whole life I have struggled with my weight.I have thyroid issues which definitely did not help my situation.My sister and I decided to make this journey together.We researched my places in the US and Mexico.Im not going to lie I was very nervous to be going to another country to get weight loss ... * Read full review →
New beginning (02/23/2026)
Since my gastric sleeve surgery on Sept 29, 2025 I have lost 65 lbs. This has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself. Thank you Dr. Almanza and your amazing staff. I was terrified to have my surgery in Mexico, but the entire process was so smooth and I felt supported the entire t... * Read full review →
Get the Surgery, Sis! (02/17/2026)
After going down the rabbit hole of Facebook groups, Tik Toks and Instagram stories, I finally mustered up the courage to book with Dr. Mario Almanza in Tijuana, Mexico. LET ME TELL YOU! From the time I arrived until the time I left, the service was top notch. I literally did not lift a finger. The ... * Read full review →
Lo mejor que e hecho (02/10/2026)
Lo mejor que e hecho en mi vida fue contactar esta agencia para operarle con el doctor ... * Read full review →
Forever grateful! (02/08/2026)
My name is Darlene. I am 34 years old and have always been overweight. I went up to the highest weight of my life in 2025 which was 232lbs. I decided to get surgery with Dr Almanza because my sister had gotten weight loss surgery with him and and knew he was effective. I got a gastric sleeve in May ... * Read full review →
Just Say YES (11/11/2025)
I truly cannot say enough positive words about Weight Loss Agents and the whole staff at Dr. Almanza's hospital. About a week or so before my husband and myself were set to leave for Mexico, I called and talked to Jared about concerns that we had about traveling to another country and he spent 45 mi... * Read full review →
Awesome testimonial (08/30/2025)
Dr Almanza was great as usual. Surgery was quick and painless. Staff in recovery were also friendly and great. I trust all of them. If they ever expand to other types of surgeries I'd be willing to come back again. Thank you everyone. I'm feeling better every day. ... * Read full review →
My Weight Loss and Motherhood Journey with PCOS (05/28/2025)
I was diagnosed with PCOS at 18, and after having my first son at 21, followed by a heartbreaking miscarriage doctors told me it might be difficult to grow my family. During postpartum, I was mindful of what I ate, yet I continued to gain weight, even more than I did while pregnant. It felt like a l... * Read full review + 8 more photos →