Don’t procrastinate (11/07/2017)
I was terrified at the thought of surgery, I was apprehensive about goin to Mexico to do it. I put it off way to long. All my worries and fears were for nothing. Best thing I ever done. No more back and knee pain and my sleep apnea is gone. I feel like a teenager again. And have more energy than my ... * read more.
No as bad as I thought (11/07/2017)
This was an amazing experience. All my needs were addressed. I had my gallbladder removed as well because of 2 doctors suggesting it. Still haven t finished 1st week. It is very important to following instructions and DONT CHEAT. I loved the hotel and plan on a future triip so I can enjoy this ... * read more.
Fabulous experience! (11/07/2017)
I had my sleeve surgery October 23, 2017 ... I am on my 3rd week and down 18lbs!!! The staff is VERY polite. My husband and I along with 2 other ladies were picked up at the airport very soon after we landed. We greeted by Oscar who placed our luggage in the van and off we went! I must admit I was ... * read more.
I was scared,,, (11/07/2017)
At first I was really hesitant just to get the procedure here in US. After 6 months of weight loss mgt with my doctor( per insurance requirement) the coordinator called me and told me that my insurance don t cover the procedure (after the fact that they gave me my co-pay cost),, so I thought , did t... * read more.
Changed my life (11/03/2017)
It has been 6 months since my sleeve surgery. I m down to 189 from 277 and loving life. Lost weight more quickly then expected but I m stable now. I m riding my bike and hiking again! I m eating normal foods just smaller amounts. ... * read more.
Best decision I have made for myself in a long time (11/03/2017)
I'm so glad I made this decision. Dr. Almanza and his team were wonderful.
HW-210
SW-200
CW-175
GW-145
I am 4 weeks out and halfway to my goal. I have struggled with weight loss all of my life. I would lose 10 pounds and gain 15. I continued to see my weight increase year after year and felt... * read more.
Worth it but scary (11/02/2017)
My weight loss was very quick & I was very happy with results. You should plan to take or have someone with you that speaks Spanish. I had trouble communicating after my surgery when I was very ill & developed a high fever. I was in the Hotel alone. Everything turned out fine but this is not for the... * read more.
Finally happy with my body (11/02/2017)
It's been 7 months since I had my surgery. I've felt great! My body has come down by 103 lbs. And I'm still losing. I started off at 277 and I'm 5 ft. So I was pretty big. I finally don't have to shop in plus size stores. I can run with my kids. I would definitely recommend doing this.... * read more.
Amazing (11/02/2017)
The doctor was absolutely amazing I would highly recommend him to anybody he was very caring in contact with me every week all the way up into my surgery and also contacted me several months after my surgery... * read more.
Giving my self a chance at happiness (11/02/2017)
I have struggled with weight from the time I was a kid. I found myself at 31 years old, with a great job, an amazing family, and good friends. From the outside looking in my life was/is pretty great. However, I weighed close to 300 lbs and was miserable. I made the decision to get the sleeve and it ... * read more.