loss (09/15/2015)
In just 1 month I have lost 30-35 pounds and have lost 2 pant sizes.... * read more.
Well it has almost been a year and I cannot express how much I love my sleeve, Dr. Almanza and the staff at WLA. They still keep in touch with me and are always there if I have any questions! I am down 75 pounds, wearing size 8/6 jeans and loving my new healthy body and the freedom it allows me. I a... * read more.
Fast (09/15/2015)
I felt the process was so fast that you don't really have time to psych yourself out of it. The first half pre op is super slow and awkward. It's best to get to know your crew for the day, meaning the others that will be getting the surgery. We depend on each other the most for emotional support. Af... * read more.
Sorry I have been late in giving my testimony. Doctor Almanza , his staff, nurses , hotel, attending physician at the hotel and of course Oscar were absolutely wonderful !!! The care before and after surgery was above board. I had my surgery 8/31 without any complications. My group of sleevers are a... * read more.
A year ago, nothing was going right for me. I was a diabetic, i was suffering from sleep apnea, i fell asleep at the wheel and ran off the road and almost died, my blood sugar was out of control and my blood pressure was off the scale. Intried everything to lose weight, diets, exercise, i even ask G... * read more.
I'm not one that is eloquent with words ... I normally don't write reviews or do much writing at all, However, it is very important to me to express how worthwhile this decision was to me and how it has saved my life from a family home setting and a physical length of life prospective. If I had to m... * read more.
No question... A really great decision for me to have the gastric sleeve.. I had a lap band for 5 years with what is all too familiar complications .... Removed in May 2015 and did not have the option in the US from a bariactric doctor to have it replaced with a sleeve. The weight was coming back ... * read more.
My Weight has always been a factor in everything I do. In 2011 I had a lap band done.. I did not have success with it. I finally decided that I had to do something with my life I was no longer living.. Only exsisting. I did not have insurance which is how I discovered the sleeve procedure offered in... * read more.
I took a risk but did some research although for someone wanting a surgery such as this you have tried and fail so many diets and have lost and gained more lbs than a football team. I was depleted and I was just plain depressed, past the point were my now husband could cheer me up are motivate me to... * read more.
this is the one absolute in my life i'll never regret doing. Don't wait ... I don't care how old you are, if your sitting on the fence, do it now..At 70 years old I look forward to another healthier, happier 20 or 30 more years ... * read more.
