Testimonials
Fifteen Years, One Patient at a Time
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New Chapter / Extended Hope (09/21/2021)
If you are hesitant I would say do not be The staff and hospital were amazing! DR. Mario was amazing and talked with each patient along with checking in after surgery. I am on day 5 and have zero regrets. If there are any regrets, it's why I didn't do this sooner!... * Read full review →
Good experience (09/19/2021)
I had a good experience with this procedure. I had this procedure done to help put my diabetes into remission. I would have like a little more consultation with the doctor prior. But other than that it was a good experience.... * Read full review →
Wish I would have done this 10 years ago (09/19/2021)
I started looking into Dr Almanza 10 years ago. I had 5 friends who had the gastric sleeve with Dr Almanza and they were very successful. I hit my highest weight after being up and down for years. I had the surgery in June and it has been life changing. It been 3 months and I am down 78 lbs. It was ... * Read full review →
Happy happy (09/16/2021)
My first month from 185 now 155LB... * Read full review →
CPAP is gone (09/14/2021)
I had to use my CPAP machine in the hospital after surgery. Since being home, I have not needed it once. Hallelujah! Thank you, Dr. Almanza! My surgery is already a success just for that reason! ... * Read full review →
Haven’t felt this great since I was 20. (09/14/2021)
If anyone ever had doubts about having this surgery DON'T. It has saved my life and added years to my life. In just 4 short months I have lost 85lbs. My knees stopped hurting my sleeping is 100% better. As Dr. Almanza says my English maybe not so good but my hands are GREAT. I will never ever forget... * Read full review →
Life changing (09/10/2021)
The experience I had with Dr. Almanza was phenomenal. Very professional, very skilled, great staff and very clean facility. I have lost 108 lbs in a year, and more importantly I feel healthier than I ever have, I love to exercise and be healthy now that I've had this boost to help me get to a place ... * Read full review →
My journey (09/08/2021)
This was the best decision I could have made.i feel better and I am always getting comments about how nice I look.i am glad I did this.... * Read full review + 1 more photo →
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE (09/08/2021)
I was extremely nervous before the surgery, (I backed out and cancelled several times) When I got to the hospital I was extremely relieved and comfortable. The staff was so incredible and made me relax and at ease. The surgery went very well with no complications. (took about an hour) I was amazed a... * Read full review →
Great GREAT TREATMENT (09/07/2021)
I don't know how to put it in words.
The Doctor his staff all was so GREAT. It was an amazing experience. Did not feel like I was in a hospital. Did not have a language problem always someone that spoke English. Clean, Clean everything is white sparkling clean.
The doctor checked on us before and a... * Read full review + 2 more photos →