a life thats sweet again (12/18/2013)
my knees, back, and neck don't hurt anymore. 3 nights after surgery i slept the whole night through without sleep apnea. i actually have dreams at night! haven't had those in years! no more chest pains, no more pins and needles in my feet and legs. i started at 412# pre surgery. 2 weeks post op, 350... * read more.
A shot in the dark (12/16/2013)
I have been overweight for years. Close to ten years I think. I gained a lot after high school, after having my daughter, and after my divorce. I went from 145 in high school, to being 29 and 227. Dieting didn't work for me. My body was too torn up from the weight and child birth to exercise without... * read more.
THE NEW ME (12/15/2013)
I had been planning the lap band surgery for over two years. Right before I went out to have it done I found out that it was going to cost me $900.00 for the first visit back in the states to have the band filled and adjusted. Each visit after that was going to be $400.00. I called Dr. Almanza to as... * read more.
There is hope (12/15/2013)
I was at the end of the rope. I'm 56 years of age, married for 23 years, raised 3 children, raising grandchildren, having the joys of coming from a large family and dealing with their problems,lost two brothers with diabetes, one of which I lost last month. As a health care professional and watching... * read more.
Life changing (12/14/2013)
Only regret ... Wish I would have done this years ago Thank you... * read more.
Best decision of my life (12/13/2013)
Having had the gastric sleeve in Jan of 2013 was the best decision I have made in my life.
I have currently lost 82 lbs. I have not lost anymore weight since August but have to admit I am eating anything I desire. I of course am eating everything in much smaller quantities therefore not gaining an... * read more.
weight loss surgery worked for me (12/13/2013)
When I went to Mexico And have weight loss surgery. I weighed 495 pounds 8 months later I'm at 277 and still going. I feel Amazing. It saved my life. I recommend this to anyone who's overweight and has had issues in the past losing weight the staff there and the people that helped me get through thi... * read more.
scared but determined (12/13/2013)
like everyone else I didn't know what to expect there are many good & many bad stories about surgeries. I am a RN & work on ICU so of course I was watching everything & everyone looking for any red flags to backout but never saw any. no surgery is fun & any & all surgeries has the potential for comp... * read more.
My life is so much better, since the surgery (12/13/2013)
Thank you Doctor for your great job; of course I was scared but you and your staff took good care of me and my room mate. I have lost 80 pounds, my back doesn't hurt now. I have energy and can do so much more then before.... * read more.
A life changer (12/12/2013)
I search many,many places to find a weight loss agency to help with my weight.I finally came to Dr.Almanza,who did surgery(the gastric sleeve). This surgery saved my life,PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY.This was the best thing I have every done for myself and will be yours too. I am very happy that I mad... * read more.
