Has anyone had any recent experience with Dr. Armanza? I'm trying to get a picture for what I've gotten myself into. The $4,500 fee is very affordable for my family and I want to make sure I've made a good choice.

I'd love to hear some stories from other people who have been to Mt. Zion and Dr. Armanza recently. On some boards I saw some awful experiences so I'm trying to decide if I should change docs.

as the ex ran a small clinic for several years and the hospital in town was small...i am used to less then a 5 star experience...as long as things are up to snuff there isnt any problem...one cant control infections that just happen...like accidents they just do ...happen that is....people just need to be smarter...but guess they enjoy being stupid

LMAO!!! I agree with you 100%!!!!

Cindi....how excited are you girl???? I have been shopping like a MAD woman getting everything ready, pantry is full of jello, popcycles, broth, powdered protein and anything else I can think of! Found a couple of loose dress thingys ay Wally World ($10 ea) that I can lounge in or use as a night gown cause they are long enough and a dress to fly to and fro in so belly isnt restricted. I wall also be taking my laptop and trying to provide updates if I feel up to it. Fingers crossed that we have good luck and surgery comes off without a hitch!

Even though I'm self pay I have started a pre-op diet. 2 maybe 3 protein shakes a day and 1 healthy meal (usually lunch). I have to say it isnt nearly as bad as I expected. Those shakes + tons of water keep me pretty satisfied. Down 5+ pounds already.

yes i am excited and started early too ...good thing i did cuz last day of school one of my students brought me in a piece of cheese pizza..small...i talked to louise and she said i didnt have to start til that saturday...i am down a little over ten...and have everything on top of my 3 file cabinets in the office....i got a few loose dresses at wally world too in case wanted to go out if feeling ok...i even reodered some of the cheesecake and sloopy joe stuff cuz didnt remember i had ordered ...oh well will eat it...i got the amp 60 at gnc buy one get one 1/2 off still cost almost 90 bucks...was at wally world last night and found 60 gr isolate for about 21 sooooo guess what i am going to do? take that other stuff back when i feel better...its great to know we can pick up those shooters ther too 20 plus gr and 40 plus....i read on this website about the package 6 for 10 dollars of the 20 plus gr.....got the camera and the computer charged...will do a load of wash tonight later...have meeting tomorrow night so...have to have it all in suitcase before go.....since laxitive is tonight hope i will be ok to go to it!!!!!!!! you are where i was last week...too bad we didnt know and could have scheduled together!!!!!!