Testimonials

Fifteen Years, One Patient at a Time

Every tile in the mosaic below is a real patient photo. Zoom in and click any photo to read their story.

Feeling wonderful (08/07/2015)

Hi I'm Geneva from NC. I had my Surgery on June 23,2015 and have never felt better. The first few weeks are tough but then it all gets better..I went to Dr.Almanza weighing 370 and as of today August 7, 2015 I now weigh 297. The weight just keeps coming off. I'm so excited to see what my future hold... * Read full review + 1 more photo →

Free at last! (08/07/2015)

I just wanted to share that today makes 13 weeks since my surgery and I've lost 58lbs! I started at 215 and I'm now 157. This surgery has changed my life for the better. I actually want to be healthy! I no longer crave food that is bad for me...instead I enjoy a nice salad or fresh fruit. Not every ... * Read full review →

Amazing (08/06/2015)

Today it has been 15 days since I had my Gastric Sleeve Surgery and I have lost 22 pounds! The experience that I had was amazing along with the great service provided by the nurses, doctors, and everyone within the hospital. Also a major thank you to nurse Susy for her wonderful service and dedicati... * Read full review + 2 more photos →

I SHOULD HAVE DONE THIS SOONER (08/06/2015)

I HAD KNOWN ABOUT THE CENTER FOR THREE YEARS. I WORK IN A HOSPITAL AND THREE PEOPLE THAT I KNEW HAD IT DONE AND THEY HAD GREAT SUCESS WITH THE CENTER. THEN I HURT MY BACK, THE DR. TOLD ME I HAD TO LOSE WEIGHT IN ORDER TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL SURGERY ON MY BACK. I CALLED AND STARTED THE FORMS THEN I ... * Read full review + 1 more photo →

De Bem Comigo (Well Of Me) (08/06/2015)

Eu veliton pereira fiz a reducao de estomogo (Gastric Sleeve) a 5 semanas estou me sentido muito bem fui muito bem cuidado no hospital DR Choi e um exelente proficional ,juntamente com sua equipe,siceramente recomendo nao sofri ate hoje ja com 5 semanas de cirurgia nao fiz fomito nen uma vez naosen... * Read full review + 1 more photo →

Mexico trip was just like they spoke of... (08/06/2015)


Just about everything your told will fall into place....
from the air port meeting at the F on the drop off and pick up.
For those who have not been in the military its alot like that.
your picked up, go have your labs/ekg and nurse starts IV's and
off to the surgery....
Next day go to Hotel, nurs... * Read full review + 3 more photos →

Feeling better (08/06/2015)

I'm so happy I chose to have this done at my age. I am a month out and already 30 lbs down. Feeling great cannot wait to reach my goal. If you battle obesity I encourage you to save your life! Have this surgery!!... * Read full review →

one year after gastric sleeve (08/05/2015)

It has been one year since my gastric sleeve surgery and I have lost 100 pounds. I couldn't be happier with results. Never once have I regretted my decision to have the surgery. I feel great and im healthy. If you are considering having the sleeve stop procrastinating and do it.. it will be the best... * Read full review + 2 more photos →

lost 79 pounds (08/05/2015)

i lost 79 pounds since having this surgery 6 months ago. i feel great! At this point i can eat normally but only a little bit and feel satisfied. If it wasnt for dr almanza i never would have been able to have the surgery. He is very skilled surgeon. I had no complications but you must read and foll... * Read full review + 1 more photo →

Pleasantly surprised at the whole process. (08/05/2015)

I had fought my weight since I gave birth to my first child at 18. I am what you would call a yo-yo dieter. There have been times I got down to 123 lbs and times I had reached 200 lbs. Never staying at a comfortable weight. In my 20's I started eating only green beans and drinking diet drinks. ... * Read full review + 1 more photo →

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