I finally did it. (01/22/2013)
I can't believe that I finally did it. I said no way would I go to Mexico for surgery, but I kept doing my research,and I finally did. Boy am I glad!! I'ts been six months and I have lost 90 lbs. 40 more to go. If your thinking about the surgery and the trip to Mexico, go for it, you will be glad... * read more.
I have no regrets (01/22/2013)
Hello, My name is Karen I am 42 yr old mother of 3 teenagers. My husband and I took our journey together. We researched and researched. As many of you have probably figured out to get this surgery done through insurance you have to jump through hoops. I was over weight but not by much so me having t... * read more.
New beginning (01/21/2013)
Hello my name is Michael and I had the surgery done on December 4th 2012. I can be honest I was initially nervous going out of the states to have this surgery done. I had a friend go with me that already had it done so I was not as nervous. I went in weighing 254 lbs with a BMI of 33. The doctor cam... * read more.
Just do it. (01/21/2013)
I must say that my experience with the staff and doctors where great. From the time they picked me up from the airport until they dropped me off everything was excellent. I was sick after my surgery with acid on my stomach and throwing up. The nurse stayed with me all night and rubbed my back and ju... * read more.
my storie (01/20/2013)
I would recommend having surgury here it is clean and everyone is frendly.The only problem I had was that i'm in a wheelchair and they don't have a van with a lift so they had to lift me in and out of the van .So if you don't mind being manhandled it's ok.They also don't tell you that you have to go... * read more.
Exactly as promised (01/20/2013)
I am determined to be healthy and at a reasonable weight by the time I turn 50. Because my insurance does not cover bariatric surgeries, I looked into different options. I found Dr. Almanza listed and read up about him and the facilities at Jerusalem Hospital. I looked for the bad as well as the ... * read more.
My Life Is Changed!! (01/20/2013)
Ok, it's been 15 months since my surgery. Time to give a testimonial about my experience.
First of all, I have seen some comments about "not being that big" and "surgery is pretty extreme when you only have 40, 50 or 60 lbs to lose." I was 200 lbs when I decided to have surgery and my goal... * read more.
Best thing I ever did! (01/18/2013)
I had a great experience going to see Dr. Alamanza for my surgery. I had the gastric sleeve done and it had changed my life. To date I have lost 55 lbs and I'm hoping to loose about 15 more to reach my goal weight. There is lots of learning to do on how to treat my new tummy but I'm getting ... * read more.
Great (01/18/2013)
My experience with the proceedure was fantastic, i had no complications and the facility was clean and the staff were excellent. I have lost 66 pounds in 6 months. For the first few months i was diligent on what i ate, but now i seem to step outside the box a little more but it is easy to get back o... * read more.
Unbelieveable Results (01/18/2013)
