I'm going to Mexico on September first to get sleeved by Dr. Almanza. Just wondering if anyone else will be there that day too!

No problem, this forum is how I decided to go have the sleeve done there myself

I just want to keep it real. One suggestion, If I had it to do over, I would speak up and ask/demand to have 2 stitches put in my very top cut.. I was told this before I went and I didn't think about it once I was there.. and sure enough, a month later my cut is still open,. rest are perfect

5K in TJ? Wow that's a good price! I have been talking to Dr. Rod at StarMedica in Cd. Juarez a little higher price but closer to home. I have been to the city and it seems ok the area where the hospital is it is very nice. I'm a lil scared about the infection now...but very excited to hear all this weight loss from all the members!

Wildflower I think your account is both genuine and honest. Having surgery performed and having it performed out of the states can be a very unsettling adventure. We are all here looking for the best affordable option. It's testimonies such as these that help some of us make the choice we feel is best.

Wildflower, Dr Almanza used a boughie with me when I had my surgery? Are you sure they didn't with you? That's kinda weird?

It's nice to hear people experiences about Dr. Almanza..

I just hear from the other doctors.

I'm having mine Saturday with him and was wondering about people's experiences.

I'm so nervous about it.

How exciting! Keep us updated! I see peoples testimonies on the hospital Jerusalem YouTube channel all the time, you should do one!

How exciting! Keep us updated! I see peoples testimonies on the hospital Jerusalem YouTube channel all the time' date=' you should do one![/quote']

Yeah I should huh.!! Lol..

I will keep you posted ..!!

My friend went to Almanza and she says he's great so I don't think you really have much to worry about! We'll all be some skinny bit@&$s in a few no matter who does our surgery!

My friend went to Almanza and she says he's great so I don't think you really have much to worry about! We'll all be some skinny bit@&s in a few no matter who does our surgery!

Lol.. yeah we will.. thanks I really need a good comment..

That's right we will all be skinny b$&@!s :-)

Loved Dr. Almanza. Cost of surgery wasnt a big issue for me and I chose Almanza. I felt completely comfortable at all times an zero complications. I stayed at the hotel instead of the recovery house. I had my surgery on a Friday and only had pain meds that night and then first thing Saturday morning. Never needed them after that.

I suggest walking every 2 hours the entire night after surgery and sleep sitting up the first night. I had zero gas pains after that and really no pain at all. Didn't even take the naproxen they gave me.

I didn't have 2 stitches in my upper inscision, and that was the first of mine to heal - we are all different though.

 

 

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Not that I am aware of @AKsleever.. 9 of us had it that day and none of us had the " sore throat " feeling and no one ever mentioned it to us.

@Yazun, that included what I spent on air fair as well from Atlanta.

I myself at this point am still glad that I went and had it done, just scared of no home follow up like it would be if we had it done in the states.

Wildflower I was told he uses a 32 with all patients unless otherwise requested! I would call and check into it!

Well I can vouch for 2-3 spoonfuls of whatever is all your going to get in for many months. I get tired of eating cause its w a waste of time. Just when its getting good you gotta stop before you visit the bathroom to regurgitate. But so far 120lb loss since Feb. Zero complications except for Gall bladder issues but thats not from Almanza thats just natural due to weightloss. My top incision was the first to heal up also. Next was my side. The longest one was the incision with the drain tube. It was awesome.

But anyways. Its going to be a life changing experience. Would I have chose another doctor...hmm nope. Thats why I am bringing someone else next fall after they finish with college and getting a man lift if I need it.

Hi, I am not being sleeved on Sept 17th but just got back on Sunday night from Tijuana. My husband was sleeved with Dr. Almanza on 8/23/2012. If you are interested in some insider information, let me know. I will give you the straight poop. Good luck to you.