I was miserable, so everything and everyone near me was just as miserable as I was. I tried for years to lose weight only to fail time after time. I got my hopes up because I had insurance only to find out my insurance wouldn't cover the surgery. Once again a disappointment. So I had actually given... * read more.
It's been over a month and I'm still losing alot of inches and people are actually noticing the weight loss, my blood pressure is under control as well as my diabetics. I feel lighter, healthier and less fatigue, I'm up early in the morning now because I'm energetic. Excited about life thank you wei... * read more.
I just want to thank DR Mario Almanza and his team, all the nurses who too care of me during the surgery, which was a very stressful event for me. I took all this time before i testified because I wanted to see how much the surgery will be successful.i WAS A DESPERATE CASE, I tried all kind of diet... * read more.
The staff and the whole process was just outstanding I have never received such amazing attention and people who cared so much about my well being. I couldn't wait to recommend dr. Hernandez to everyone I knew when I got back to California thank you thank you thank you I just feel so much better as ... * read more.
Almost 2 years ago I was up to a staggering 525lbs. I could hardly walk 20 feet I had no life to speak of. I was unemployable in my field, no personal life I was severely depressed and out of options I tried in vain to get the surgery from my medical here in the states. I jumped through all the hoop... * read more.
Hi everyone - well so far I have to say I'm having a pretty good post-op surgery. Had my surgery on 10/26/16 - I've lost approx. 10 lbs and a total of 27 with preop diet. I haven't been able to loose this much weight since I was in my early 20's. Honestly the only thing that I've had problems with i... * read more.
Health wise im very pleased with my decision, as time goes on and i lose more weight it will decrease my chances of having surgery for my scoliosis. Really looking forward to the end results. ... * read more.
Everything was better than expected. I would suggest having a friend or family member with you. MY mom had the same surgery last year and is down 90 pounds and had a terrific experience which lead me to going. I only saw the doctor like 2-3 times. He barely speaks English but doctor almanza is with ... * read more.
Like so many others I was hesitant to have surgery so far from home but everything exceeded my expectations! The staff at the hotel, the nurses and doctors all treated me with so much respect and went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable and satisfied! I would suggest downloading a translati... * read more.
Health wise im very pleased with my decision, as time goes on and i lose more weight it will decrease my chances of having surgery for my scoliosis. Really looking forward to the end results. ... * read more.
