Terrific Experience (12/09/2014)
I received the gastric sleeve by Dr Almanza, and I am happy to say that I feel amazing, despite the gas pains. I pre bought all my liquid vitamins in advance, so have been taking them with my antibiotics. I'd like to say that Dr Almanza, his brother, and staff all went above and beyond. I know some ... * read more.
Hypothyroid (12/08/2014)
Its been 24 days and I have lost 34 pounds! My goal is 100- so I think its darn good! I'm doing a paleo diet because of my thyroid problem. And doing pretty good on it- so no carbs- even thru Thanksgiving I didn't 'cave' because I'm not having any hunger problems and my cravings aren't there when I ... * read more.
I would do it all over again to save my life. (12/08/2014)
Dr. Almanza is a great doctor and her cares about his patients. I need another test and he made sure i was able to get it and have my operation. The nurses were great and so careing. Everyone made you feel like family.... * read more.
Truly life changing!!!! (12/07/2014)
Getting the sleeve was the best gift I could have ever given myself! My experience with Dr. Almanza was a life changing experience. I feel better than I have felt in 25 years. There were some ups and downs after the procedure but most had to do with me learning how to eat and how to be healthy. I... * read more.
Love Dr Almanza! (12/05/2014)
I had a wonderful experience with Dr Almanza and his staff! Amazing work and very courteous and caring!... * read more.
Not as scary as was thought (12/05/2014)
had surgery on 24 Non 2014 went well got up and started walking As Sap on day 10 feel tired or drained at times other than that doing good.... * read more.
SHOPPING HERE I COME!!! (12/04/2014)
Since my Sleeve surgery on 10/23/2014 I have lost 38 pounds; I have gone from a size 3x to 2x and I continue to lose inches as well; I have not had to take a blood pressure pill since I have had the surgery; I was taking Lantus 80 units SC every night and now I am taking only 20 units a night; My Bl... * read more.
Such exciting changes every day! (12/03/2014)
I will have to say that my experience at the hospital and the hotel far exceeded my expectations. I had to limit my intake 10 days prior to surgery and during that time I dropped 20 pounds and made the surgery easier for me and for Dr. Almanza. Each and every staff member was so kind, compassionat... * read more.
A painless but huge life change (12/03/2014)
Due to my age I was very nervous about having this procedure; however, since having the gastric sleeve two weeks ago I've lost 10 pounds and am feeling well on the way to recovery. I was surprised at how little post-op pain I experienced, though some others in my group had discomfort from gas pains... * read more.
THE PERFECT SURGERY (12/03/2014)
MY GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY WENT EVEN BETTER THAN I EXPECTED. I HAD NO PAIN AFTER SURGERY ,TOOK NO PAIN MEDICENE AFTER SURGERY ALL WENT PERFECT. MY STITCHES ARE OUT 10 DAYS .I CANT TELL I EVERY HAD SURGERY , FEEL GREAT , THANKS DR . ALMONZA ... * read more.
