My experience was wonderful. Everything was very clean and the staff were all very polite and helpful. I would recommend this facility to anyone. (12/04/2012)
I had lap band surgery over existing Gastric bypass on November 15th at 7pm. I was on a plane back home the following evening at 5:30 pm. I felt alot better after my surgery than I expected. Of course i was a little concerned because everyone I told freaked out about me going to Mexico for surgery. ... * read more.
Best decision I ever made! (11/30/2012)
I was apprehensive, at first. My wife had her surgery four weeks before I had mine. When she came back and survived ... well, I had to do something about my own weight problem.
I was a hefty 314 lbs. Morbidly obese!
Dr. Almanza and the staff at Jerusalem hospital were all very warm and hospitab... * read more.
Great experience! (11/30/2012)
I had a wonderful experience. Everything went great, the facility was VERY clean, and the patient hotel was beautiful. The doctors were all wonderful and answered any and all questions. Thank you!!... * read more.
Best decision I've made (11/29/2012)
I couldn't be happier about this surgery. Granted, willpower is still a major factor, as you will need to follow the liquid diet for a short period of time. I know I'll be able to loose all the weight I want, and keep it off! WooHoo... 11 pounds in one week! I don't want to take pics yet, I need to ... * read more.
A great experience (11/29/2012)
Had a great experience with Dr almanza and his staff. Facility was clean and the staff were compassionate and happy. The outside and area of this facility does not so justice for what's to come on the inside. Two weeks post op today and feeling great!!... * read more.
Seven days and counting (11/29/2012)
The staff/coordinator's where wonderful, my flight was canceled then put on stand by only to be canceled at the end of the night, long day. I was able to get out of our air port by the next day, There driver picked me and my step daughter up at the air port and on to the Jerusalem Hospital and from... * read more.
Do what you want while you have the chance (11/29/2012)
I started off I thought was 180lbs but is was more like 185lbs. Today is 11/28/12 and I now weigh 165lbs, so I am on my way. But I do forget you do have to eat slow & not asuch. Had stitches taken out 10 days after surgery, maybe too soon on the larger one cause it is taking a little while to clo... * read more.
Surgery on July 4th, 2012- my "independence day"..... and, best decision ever!!!!! (11/26/2012)
After struggling with my weight for most of my life, I knew that something had to change. My weight was up to 390 lbs (I'm 6'1"); my blood pressure was continuing to climb even with medication; my blood sugar was at diabetic levels; my back, knees, and legs were in constant pain & had trouble with s... * read more.
Doing great after 6 days ! (11/26/2012)
Hi, I would like to first say that I am doing great after only 6 days of the operation. Very happy I did it, lost 10 pounds already. A few cramps here and there but nothing to bad. Second, I would like to reassure anybody who is thinking about going down to Tijuana to get the operation with Dr. A... * read more.
The Best Care (11/26/2012)
I have never had the care in the United States like the care I received from Dr. Almanza and his team. The most amazing experience I have ever had medically! ... * read more.