For years I have been trying to get my weight down. I have know for years what I wanted to do. Here in the states the insurance would not cover my procedure. I had diabetes and was miserable with this big gut in front of me. When I got to the hospital I was happy to see the infamous Dr Almanza and t... * Read full review + 5 more photos →
From the time I found out about WeightLossAgents and got approved to actually traveling it was a very quick decision. My friends questioned my to travel to Mexico, alone, and to have the gastric sleeve surgery I was approved for but after 20 years of diets and loss/gain I'd had enough.
Now I'm sta... * Read full review + 1 more photo →
I had a great experience at the surgery center with the doctors and nurses and staff. Everyone was very caring and kind. My recovery was swift and I lost 55 pounds which has greatly improved my health. My blood pressure and cholesterol are back to normal levels and I couldn't feel better! Thanks... * Read full review + 9 more photos →
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fri 4/1 I had the gastric sleeve surgery. long story but I had been to dr almanza's facility and had met their staff prior to this procedure LONG STORY
6'1 260 day of surgery thus not totally obese, but carrying around 50-60 extra lbs.
first 4 weeks down 2... * Read full review →
I had the lap-band for 9 years and had nothing but problems. I had several adjustments and it was either to tight and was sick all the time and couldn't hold any food down or it was to loose. There was never a happy medium. Then my doctor that was doing the adjustments suggested the gastric sleeve. ... * Read full review + 4 more photos →
I was 308 lbs in November 2014. I was 25 years old and a single mom. I made the decision that I wanted to lose weight before I ended up 30 with a heart attack or worse. I lost 30 lbs on my own by Feb 2015. I did all my research and found Dr Mario Almanza. I scheduled my surgery for March 2015. After... * Read full review + 2 more photos →
As of this date it's been four months since my gastric sleeve procedure. I have lost 70 pounds. I have much more energy I feel much better. I'm not going to say it's been all easy. There are things to get used to but it's all been worth it. I look forward to the next months and losing more. I woul... * Read full review →
I was very skeptical at first, going to a foreign country and having major surgery. A friend of mine had it last year and kept telling me it was the best decision she ever made. So I am three weeks post surgery and I didn't check yet this week but at 2 weeks I was down 18 pounds. I'm very excited to... * Read full review + 2 more photos →
I wanted to share my experience with people that are looking in to having this procedure done. I could not have been happier with the hotel room, staff, nurses & doctor's. Everyone was amazing and helped you with anything that you needed. I would recommend this journey to anyone and I would total... * Read full review →
First off, WLA was fantastic. There for any questions and always checking to make sure things went smoothly. I highly recommend them for any weight loss procedure you choose.
I went with Dr. Choi in Miami because I didn't feel comfortable going to Mexico, or having to Fly or navigate an airport whil... * Read full review →
