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.
Wonderful experience (05/02/2018)
After having lap band, i still found it difficult to lose the weight. I never found a groove to help myself lose. I lost about 80 pounds then gained the majority back after I lost my 16 year old son in an auto accident. I started my lap band at 304 pounds then lost to 187 at my smallest. When i wen... * Read full review + 3 more photos →
Life changing miracle (05/02/2018)
Wow is all I can say ... going to a different country for major surgery .. I was scared to death .. I put I in Gods hands and went .. it was the best thing I could have done for myself .. I am 40 days post op and have lost 47 lbs .. the hospital was wonderful .. the nurses were fabulous .. I recei... * Read full review + 9 more photos →
AMAZING (05/02/2018)
I absolutely had the best experience! Dr. Almanza is amazing! His whole staff are such sweethearts. I was sleeved 3/21/18 and am down 31lbs already! My only regret is not doing this sooner ... * Read full review →
My Journey (05/02/2018)
When I had my surgery it was my last hope. I was very neeviouse for obvious reasons. One being that I was going to another country to be cut open. When I arrived I was welcomed by the staff at the hotel who treated us like royalty. REALLY. At the hospital we were able to meet our surgical team and n... * Read full review + 10 more photos →
New Life (05/02/2018)
I was very skeptical about going out of the country for a life altering surgery but from weightloss agents keeping in contact, to being picked up at the airport, to the hotel staff, the hospital staff, the nurses at the hotel, it was an amazing experience everybody was so eager to help! It s been a ... * Read full review →
A great experience (05/02/2018)
That staff at Grand View was wonderful. My surgery went well and I haven t had any issues whatsoever. I stayed at the hospital for my entire stay because I travelled alone. I was treated like a princess and felt completely at ease throughout the entire process. The hospital was beautiful and clean.... * Read full review + 3 more photos →
Down 44 lbs (04/30/2018)
I m down 44lbs so far thank you dr Almanza ... * Read full review + 3 more photos →
Off to a great start! (04/30/2018)
So far just about 6 weeks out I ve already lost 45 lbs! Aside from headaches and constipation being my only difficulties so far everything else has been great! Oh well except for not knowing how to make myself burp has also been a challenge but all in all so worth it for the results that are occurri... * Read full review + 15 more photos →
Best decision for me ever!!! (04/30/2018)
I was apprehensive at first BUT the staff, doctor, hotel staff made this a great experience. To anyone still trying to decide go for it if you are ready to change your body to look outside they way you feel inside. Good luck and many blessings!!!!... * Read full review + 4 more photos →
Life changing from Vancouver Canada (04/30/2018)
I have been holding off doing a Testimonial as I got the Flu on the way home, it has taken some time getting over it. It really is life changing I am 50lb down and another 50lbs to reach my goal. The hospital is new and clean service, was exceptional the nurses at the hospital and hotel went out of... * Read full review + 2 more photos →