Testimonials

Wow, a new journey ahead (12/09/2015)

I was apprehensive about surgery in Tijuana but so far have no regrets. It is early in the journey so there is much more to understand and experience. I know someone who she and her sisters had the surgery with Dr. Almanza so felt confident about my decision.

The hospital is clean, the staff very ... * Read full review + 1 more photo →

Best thing I could have ever did for myself. (12/08/2015)

I'm 8months in and over 80lbs lighter. I look and feel fabulous. I'm out exercising now, I feel amazing . ... * Read full review + 4 more photos →

Very Impressed, Awsome doctor and nurses (12/08/2015)

Hi!! I would highly recommend everybody to go to dr. Almanza for gastric sleeve surgery. Had mine on November 30. Everything went very well. The nurses I had at the motel were the most helpful and friendly people. And soo clean. Even the people at the motel were amazing. No complaints. God has been... * Read full review + 1 more photo →

Dr. Choi changed my life (12/05/2015)

I was 288 pounds and not wanting to do anything outside of my home. I committed to changing my life and decided Gastric Sleeve was the only way to get my life back. I went through the process with Dr. Choi and his program and I am now on my way to living again.

I am down to 242 and still motivated ... * Read full review →

Excellent care (12/02/2015)

I can't say enough good about Dr Choi and his team and every one at Larkin hospital. Everyone was very caring and very nice. The only thing was after surgery it was not explained on what to do eating wise, vitamin ' and beyond. I'm not sure if I am doing the right things but am reading up on line. T... * Read full review →

Six month post up check in (12/01/2015)

Today makes six months since I had gastric sleeve. Everything went great. Staff are pros? I was 322 pounds on surgery day 6/1/15, today 12/1/15 I'm 203 pounds for a weight loss of 119 pounds. I started this journey at 365 pounds in March at weight watchers. ... * Read full review + 3 more photos →

Life Saver (12/01/2015)

This is my testimonial: This has been a great thing for me, about 10 yrs ago I had the lap band procedure done it worked really well for me until about a yr and a half ago. I started having acid reflux really bad, I went to the doctors here is the U.S and they did what they could but to fix it was... * Read full review + 1 more photo →

Amazing Experience (12/01/2015)

Well the only thing I regret is that I didn't do it earlier!!
I feel like a million bucks. Im not a slave of food anymore my sugar levels are between 84-100 (were in the 250-300).
No more high blood pressure.
Dr. Almanza and all the staff are incredible.
The nurses very helpfull and always ready for... * Read full review + 1 more photo →

BEST DECISION I EVER MADE! (12/01/2015)

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 full review + 6 more photos →

Feeling great (11/30/2015)

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 full review + 3 more photos →

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