Awesome tool! (07/01/2013)
Beginning weight 204
Current weight 150
20 lbs from goal
Have never had a fill and band is empty. :-) ... * Read full review + 1 more photo →
Battle of the bulge (07/01/2013)
My whole life I have always been the tallest and biggest! I had a football scholarship and an injury took that away. After that injury I lost self esteem and gain more and more weight I was broken my insurance would not pay for this surgery! So my mother researched and found Dr. Almanza she was so s... * Read full review →
OUSTANDING AND VERY SMOOTH (06/29/2013)
STAFF AND WEB SITE COORDINATORS ARE OUSSTAND GOOD SUPPORT FROM THE FIRST CONTACK DR A IS THE BOMB. HE WAS VERYPROFESSIONAL AND CLEAR AS TO WHAT HE WAS DODING THE MORNINBG OF SURG. CARE WHILE IN THE HOSPITAL WAS EXCEPTIONAL. TH STAFF ATTENDED TO MY EVERY NEED 24 HRS AD DAY. I STAYED 2 NIGHTS... * Read full review →
It was ok !but sure isn't the USA (06/28/2013)
Was pick at airport everything good there was taken to clinic blood work done EKG done .was taken back to hotel next morning was surgery remember walking to operation the loud Mexican music was playing ,they ask what medication are u allergic too again I said levaquin .i don't remember going up t... * Read full review →
Unexpected (06/28/2013)
I was at a point in my life that I would stop breathing wide awake,(I jokingly called it wake apnea).
I had reached a weight of 285 pounds, seeing as I only stand 5' 6", I was way over morbidly obese.
I had gone down to Dr.Almanza in Oct with my wife to be support for her during her surgery. I sa... * Read full review + 1 more photo →
A simple, effective answer to a lifetime of obeisity. (06/28/2013)
It has been 5 months since my sleeve surgery and I have lost 70 lbs.I know thats what everyone wants to know about first, but that statement dose not begin to describe how wonderful, and life changing this has been. I've been overweight since childhood. I could wright a book on weightloss and nutrit... * Read full review →
Great Experience and treatment! (06/26/2013)
I was nervous at first to go to Mexico for my sleeve aurgery but I am sure happy I did! I was treated with kindness and the utmost professionalism.. Everything was spotless.. And I would do it Again in a second! ... * Read full review →
I am doing very well (06/26/2013)
Less than a week after surgery, can't say I have had any pain at all. A little bloating but my heat pad and rest is all I have needed. I have not needed any pain meds since coming home. I am down 14 pounds (including pre-op diet). I only wish I had done it sooner! I don't feel hungry at all so just ... * Read full review + 3 more photos →
Glad that I had the surgery! (06/21/2013)
I am now glad that I did go thru with the surgery. I have lost 10 lbs already. I went alone and the customer service was the best customer service I've ever received. I don't hurt, I just feel uncomfortable. I'll give a more detailed update at a later time..Thanks... * Read full review →
Feeling Great (06/12/2013)
I feel great! I am pleased with how much energy I have already. There was much less pain from this surgery than I had from my gall bladder removal. I am walking, working,, and yes resting more than before, but really excited for my new life.
Stick to Dr. Almanza's diet restrictions. One of our grou... * Read full review + 1 more photo →
