Testimonials

Fifteen Years, One Patient at a Time

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i am feeling great (04/07/2017)

I had the gastric sleeve on sep 08,2016!it has been the greatest thing i have ever done,i have struggle for years trying to have a baby,but just last week i found out that i was pregnant and my doctor said it is all due to my weight loss.thank u Dr.MARCELO HERNANDEZ and your team..... * Read full review + 10 more photos →

The beginning of anew journey. (04/07/2017)

I had my surgery on 02/21/2017. So far no major complications. I went from 238 pounds to currently 214 pounds. Finally losing the weight I have struggled with for so long. The doctors are great. It really was a great decision. I will be returning in the near future with my sister for the same proced... * Read full review + 3 more photos →

COULDN'T BE HAPPIER (04/06/2017)

I TREATED MYSELF, TO A NEW SELF FOR MY 46TH BIRTHDAY. EVEN THOUGH I WAS TERRIFIED OF THE PROCESS, I BATTLED MY WEIGHT SINCE MY TEENS.

IM GRATEFUL TO WLA AND DR. HERNANDEZ FOR CHANGING MY LIFE WITH THE GASTRIC SLEEVE. I TRIED ALL OF 2015 TO HAVE IT DONE IN NYC BUT THE INSURANCE SAID I WAS TOO HEALTH... * Read full review + 5 more photos →

Beginning my new life (04/05/2017)

Hello! My name is Erica Humphres. I had my sleeve surgery on 3/17/17 by Dr. Almanza. I am 2 1/2 weeks post surgery and feel great. If it wasn't for my incisions and the diet restrictions, I wouldn't even know I had surgery. The only pain I have had was getting rid of the gas that is put in during su... * Read full review + 1 more photo →

Great Experience (04/05/2017)

My whole experience was great. My surgeon, Dr. Villarreal was amazing and so was his nurse Karen. The hospital and staff was great. Would definitely do it again.... * Read full review →

1 Year Post-Op (04/05/2017)

One year ago on to April 4th was the best decision I ever made to join the losers bench. It took me 2 years to convince myself into having it done, but it was by far best decision ever just wish I would have done it sooner. I have lost 150 lbs and shooting to loose another 5o lbs to reach my goal of... * Read full review + 1 more photo →

Wow! Just Wow! A great experience!! (04/05/2017)

This surgery is the best gift I could ever have given myself! In my adult life, I was a lifetime member of Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers. I would yo-yo up and down and always repeat the same mistakes and old habits. My friend, Yara, got sleeved 3 months before I did so I was fortunate to be able t... * Read full review + 3 more photos →

Amazing (04/05/2017)

I'm so excited that I chose to have the gastric sleeve done. It has been 6 months, since the procedure, and I have lost 77 pounds. I haven't had any issues since the procedure. If you are thinking of having it done.....DO IT!!!... * Read full review + 2 more photos →

No regrets (04/05/2017)

I was very hesitant when I found out about the surgery. Even after reading all the testimonials and watching my sister lose weight and become healthy after her surgery, I hesitated. But when my health came to a point where I needed to do something drastic or I would be on dialysis, I decided to go ... * Read full review →

Great experience!!! (04/05/2017)

ELA N DR ALMANZA was absolutely wonderful. The care I received was A plus. The staff is extremely professional and took care of every patients needs. If I had t.v. his to do over I would do it again. Thanks to all the Drs and nurses. ... * Read full review →

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