My Journey *

  • Name: Rachel Franklin
  • Age: 35
  • Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
  • Surgery date: December 11th, 2017
  • Testimonial date: February 7th, 2018
  • Surgeon: Dr. Mario Almanza
My experience with Dr. Almanza and his staff was nothing but positive. I am 8 weeks out and I feel amazing. I am down 40 lbs and have had no complications. If you Think this is something you might want to do, my only advice to you would be to do your research. This surgery is a life changing experience. If you do what the doctors tell you to do, and change your habits it will make you fell and look like a new person!
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