- Name: Samantha Pino
 - Age: 29
 - Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
 - Surgery date: February 28th, 2020
 - Testimonial date: December 25th, 2020
 - Surgeon: Dr. Mario Almanza
 
In 2019 I worked for 6 months with my insurance to obtain authorization for weight lose surgery. I was approved in December for the surgery and then lost my insurance January 1st. I was feeling lost and defeated, however a family member referred me to Dr. Almazana. I schedule my surgery for as soon as I could February 28th 2020. I flew by myself with literally a backpack of clothes. I was scared but I knew living the way I was was a worse option.  I have lost 110 pounds since February (10 months). I feel alive for the 1st time in my life. I have energy and passion again. I am no longer pre diabetic,  or struggling with high blood pressure.  I would do this a million times over. The treatment I received at the Baja Hospital was impressive and better than what I believe my experience I the states would have been.