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.
Amazing Results (04/06/2023)
Thank you Dr. Almanza for my new tool. I would like to encourage anyone that's thinking about heading towards this journey to just go ahead and do it. I no longer have to take insulin. My knees don't bother me anymore. It's easier for me to get out of bed. There are pros and cons with this surgery. ... * Read full review →
Barigladdi (04/03/2023)
I was battling hypertension and obesity and I tried so much. I had my surgery on 3/2/23 and I was 240 and today 4/1/23 I'm done 29lbs already. It was a good experience and I'm glad I had the surgery.... * Read full review →
Life Changing (04/02/2023)
This was a total life changing decision. Very affordable and professional. I feel like I have a new lease on life. So nice to look normal when I walk into a room and I feel so much healthier. Once I completely healed up I don't even notice I've had the surgery except for I eat smaller portions. I ha... * Read full review + 2 more photos →
Love how everything turned out (03/30/2023)
Hello my name is Hector I had my surgery a year ago I really recommend Dr mario almanza to anyone who want to do the sleeve everything was clean nice personal staff I felt well taken care of so don't stay there think if you should do the surgery just do it and have trust... * Read full review →
Wonderful Results (03/30/2023)
My experience was great. Flew in, had the surgery the same day. Recovered for 3 days and flew home. I am 9 months post op and down 105lbs. From 255lbs to 150, so It's been wonderful and I would do it all over again. The staff was kind and gentle and the facility was beautiful. ... * Read full review →
Dr Almanza (03/23/2023)
Me gustar a expresar mi m s profunda gratitud al equipo m dico que me acompañ durante mi cirug a en el Hospital Baja. Desafortunadamente, no puedo recordar los nombres de todos los profesionales que estuvieron involucrados en mi atenci n, pero quisiera agradecerles a todos ellos por el excelente t... * Read full review →
My change (03/15/2023)
Undergoing the surgery was the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have lost 103 pounds in the past year. My life has changed ever since. I highly recommen to get the surgery done at this place. It was totally a great experience for me and my family. ... * Read full review + 5 more photos →
A chance to enjoy life again (03/15/2023)
It has given me better opportunities to be out and enjoy all the physical activities with my four boys again.... * Read full review + 1 more photo →
BEST LIFE DECISION I'VE MADE at 49!! (03/11/2023)
I've always been big my entire life. I never let my weight keep me from having fun, even if I did miss out on a lot of things. I have always been with my kids and enjoyed their moments I just often could not participate with them such as theme parks. I was always holding the bookbags and drinks wh... * Read full review →
1 year out (03/11/2023)
I waited a full year to see how things would go before sharing my thoughts post-op 1 year. 3/10/22-3/10/23
1- This was the BEST decision I have made for myself.
2- This was the HARDEST thing I've ever done.
3- I miss water, I used to drink 150+ ounces of water everyday and I loved it. Now I'm luck... * Read full review + 3 more photos →