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.
My new life (03/13/2022)
Pre op- 197 lbs
SW- 186 lbs
CW- 146.8
GW- 130
I had surgery on 12/3/21
They took good care of me.
Facility was clean. I had no complications. Gas pains were bad, but pain from surgery was minimal.
I walked n walked, finally after a few days I felt 200% better! I got home and followed the guidelines ... * Read full review + 6 more photos →
I am feeling wonderful my health improves already my BP is down and I am able to sleep better. I have energy and I loosing weight. (03/12/2022)
I am so happy for my health. The changes are perfect I love my new me. My BP is 102/80mm- - and my weight is 178 lb I will loss more. Thank you so much ... * Read full review + 1 more photo →
My journey (03/08/2022)
I am currently in my 8 month after Gastric Sleeve surgery. I have lost 57 lbs so far and off of all my medications. I hope to lose more weight, but my main goal was losing the medications. I would definitely do it again, wish that I had done it sooner.... * Read full review →
Just Do It!!! (03/08/2022)
This was the best decision ever. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. Dr. Mario Almanza was so personable and his bedside manor was amazing. His staff at the Baja Hospital was very kind, gentle and very professional. The facility was so clean you could eat off the floors. I had the best exp... * Read full review + 1 more photo →
Great (03/08/2022)
The staff and Dr. Are wonderful.... * Read full review + 4 more photos →
Life Changing! (03/06/2022)
It has almost been a year since surgery. My HW 224, SW 205, GW 145 and I my CW152. The journey has been all worth it. I am off 6 diabetic pills and off alot of other meds. I no longer have pain in my knees which I thought I would have for the rest of my life and need knee replacements. I didn't have... * Read full review →
Loving the loss! (02/28/2022)
From start to finish the Almanza group made me feel at peace. I was picked up on time and after my surgery the driver was so gentle while she was driving. The nurses were very tentative to my need.Started out at 240lbs, after a year I'm down to 160lbs. I recommended my friend and she went and got he... * Read full review + 1 more photo →
Son excelentes (02/28/2022)
Yo siempre tuve miedo,pero gracias a todo el equipo del dr almanza,fue totalmente diferente a lo q yo pensaba,fue un excelente proceso,sin dolor y sin molestias,buena comunicaci n,y los enfermeros son demasiado de bueno,el mio fue Jes s, super servicial,gracias a todos.recomendado 100%... * Read full review →
A blessing (02/25/2022)
So overall my surgery and recovery have gone well. Dr. Almanza found a hernia in my stomach I didn't know I had, and removed it. Dr. Almanza's team and nurses were very helpful and caring throughout the process. Only one nurse lacked bedside manners and refused to help me remove my dressing so I can... * Read full review + 1 more photo →
Amazing Results! (02/21/2022)
Prior to surgery, I weighed 330 lbs at 5'11" tall. I had gained 110lbs since my wife and I married in 2000.
About 50 lbs of that came after a fall accident which resulted in my breaking both feet and ended in a below-
the knee amputation (2013-2014). When i was trying to decide whether or not to... * Read full review + 3 more photos →