Testimonials
Fifteen Years, One Patient at a Time
Every tile in the mosaic below is a real patient photo. Zoom in and click any photo to read their story.
Life is AMAZING! (10/23/2019)
I was 205lbs right before my surgery. Now I am 148lbs. Still working on getting to my goal weight, 135lbs. 13lbs more to go!
It's been almost 2 years of my Gastric Sleeve Procedure. I would just like to say that I wish I would have done this earlier. However, it's never too late! If you are having... * Read full review + 15 more photos →
Truly Happy I Did It (10/23/2019)
The only thing I would change is I would have done it earlier. It's changed my life for the better in a ton of ways. I'm more confident and happier with the person I am and the energy I exude. Learning to eat less and slower has been a journey, but a good one. I do get heart burn more than I did b... * Read full review →
Best thing I have ever done. (10/23/2019)
There are no words for how perfect my whole experience with Baja Hospital and Dr Almanza and Team was and still is. All I have to do is send message thru Weight loss agents and they are right there in no time with answers and help. I had the perfect surgery with no pain, No sickness, Nothing but m... * Read full review →
Fear Not! (10/16/2019)
I was skeptical about undergoing the procedure, but I put on a brave face. Throughout my visit, the staff were pleasant and very helpful. My only regret is that I did not practice my Spanish before I arrived so that I could become more fluent even though it was not necessary as all of the staff were... * Read full review + 1 more photo →
Best decision of my life! (10/16/2019)
Well here goes nothing! Today I am 1 year post op! And what an AMAZING year it has been! I have always been overweight... always! I have tried EVERY diet & pill out there. I developed type 2 diabetes & had high pressure along with other embarrassing issues due to my uncontrolled diabetes. I did not ... * Read full review →
Hello (10/16/2019)
Hello, since I had surgery I have lost over 80lbs have so much energy. I went from wearing size 24/ 26 to size 12/14 which is getting big on me now. My only reqret is waiting so long.to get surgery.... * Read full review + 4 more photos →
Life change (10/16/2019)
My reason for having the gastric sleeve was more for health reasons I guess I was blind to the fact that I was really fat LOL!
And my family heart attacks and strokes diabetes runs like crazy I made the decision to have the gastric sleeve when I went to the doctor and the doctor told me that I had h... * Read full review + 7 more photos →
not happy (10/15/2019)
From Pre-op until now I have lost 35 lbs. That was the purpose of the surgery. I gained a pound from yesterday, but...whatever. Other than knowing that weight is permanently gone, I wouldn't have the surgery, if I could redo things. I am still, just over a month later, so exhausted and weak I am ... * Read full review →
Dr. Almanza was great (10/15/2019)
His staff as well they took great care of me better then I received at home in Okla. I'd use him again in a heartbeat! Wish I had done it sooner. So pleased with weightloss agents and Dr. Almanza. Would use again in a heartbeat.... * Read full review + 6 more photos →
Happy patient (10/15/2019)
I would like to say that Dr mario almanza and the hospital staff was very awesome. Very caring and understanding. They Helped me through this everyday . It has only been since my surgery but I'm very happy I made this decision. Thank you to every one of you.... * Read full review + 3 more photos →