I had the gastric sleeve performed 6/16/15. I had many people who tried talking me out of it or to have it done in the US. I did a lot of research and I also have had 11 friends who had this procedure done by Dr Almanza so I felt very comfortable with my decision.
I went alone because it didn't wor... * read more.
I have lost 50 lbs I had my surgery on sept 7th and today is nov 30th it was the best thing I ever did everyone told me I was crazy for going to Mexico by myself and even crazier for having surgery there well Iam not crazy they took very good care of me and I didn't feel scared not one time while th... * read more.
I am so glad I had this surgery. I've lost 104 pounds thus far. What I say to people who ask me about the surgery is it isn't easy learning to not eat as much but the rewards far outweigh the hassle. I also tell folks that I was treated very well and I would recommend Dr. Almanzo and his staff to ... * read more.
Hello all! Just like many of you, I have tried and tried to lose the weight to no avail, to the point where the more I did the more weight I gained. My efforts became moot and I was on the verge of depression, it not already there. When my doctor finally started talking about a surgical option, it... * read more.
Wow (11/30/2015)
If you are undecided about traveling to another country to have this procedure I hope this will ease your mind. I went on August 27,2015 scared out of my mind. It is for sure not the modern hospitals like in the states but very clean, staff very professional and helpful. I have had friends go and do... * read more.
I am a Registered Nurse and I am VERY VERY impressed with Dr. Almanza and his staff. I am now 5 days post-op and doing fine!
My husband had Gastric Sleeve surgery 2 years ago by Dr. Almanza and had fantastic results. A friend was so impressed by my husbands results that she sent her 30 yr old s... * read more.
I was a little nervous to get the gastric sleeve and also to travel to TJ for it. I wasn't sure what to expect since I was traveling by myself. I have to say that it was a very good experience. All the personnel were nice, helpful, and knowledgeable. Now, my only regret was not getting the surge... * read more.
Wouldn't change a thing.
I went to see Dr. Yanez in May 2015. I needed a breast lift and a turkey neck removal. I was very very pleased with the turkey neck removal. My face and neck look wonderful. The breast argumentation went well. I was a double D and no I am a C. I am planning to return for an... * read more.
I want to say that my trip to Tijuana to see Dr Almanza was by far a life changing decision. Although I went by myself, I was never alone. I met several others there for the gastric sleeve as I was. You become very close in a very short time. The nursing staff at the hospital was very profession... * read more.
From the time I arrived I was treated extremely well. Everyone was super helpful and everything they said in all the pre-op papers is exactly what happened. My surgery went very well. I awoke with no nausea or pain. All of the nurses and staff were extremely kind and helped in any and every way ... * read more.
