Has anyone had the sleeve done with Dr. Mario Almanza in TJ MX?

[liz89 11]

I am 23 yrs old and i have two small kids. I want to go through with the procedure im 5'7 and 220 pounds i have struggled bein over weight since i can remember i feel this is the right choice for me to regain my life back i feel trapped in my own body i feel low energy nd i want to do this because i know i will be dedicated to being healthy but i need this i cant do it on my own i want to offer my kids that healthy life style so teu dont go through the same struggles i do nd i want to have that energy to do much more activities with them then i do now The thing that keeps me thinking will i have any complications in the future nd if so will i regret puttin my self in a position where im going to miss out on my kids in the worst case scenario.. Financially Dr. Almanza in the Jerusalem clinic is looking like my only choice???

[liz89 11]

Thank you i will check it out hey i saw on the web that getting you gall bladder removed was optional with the surgery do you know anything about that like is it a good choice? Or is it recommended or somn?

[liz89 11]

Thankyou so so much for the feed back i have already started looking in to it and I hadnt come across this these past two months of reaserching the web im so happy i came across this forum and i just wasnt conviced with the direction i was going but i have a good git feeling about this .. Do you know how soon they can get you scheduled?

[earthmomma 3]

I was sleeved by dr almanza, on June 14,2013... doing good .. just know that the surgi type center is very small, older but clean...the hotel was amazingly beautiful. If I were to do it over, I would have paid the extra to be in a full hospital. If you have more questions feel free to pm me

[Denn 66]

I was sleeved by Dr Quinones. At first I was going with the other doc you mentioned but felt really uneasy. As I did research I realized it was not a good fit for me. My dad wouldn't be allowed to stay with me over night and at times I have shoulder problems where I can't lift myself up. He was so concerned about it and he was right, I did need some help propping myself up to go to the bathroom. I'm so glad I changed doc.'s! I've had no complications and am 7 weeks out and have lost 46 pounds. I beat diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure and my white blood cell count that was pretty high is going down on it's own. If you wanna chat please PM - I don't work for DrQ or anything like that- I'm just very pleased with the results. Do research, ask questions and find what's the best for for you. Good luck on your journey and keep us posted!

[sharonintx 1,275]

I had Almanza. 4 months ago. He was great, I felt safe the whole time, the staff was excellent, and I was never afraid of the surgical center vs. the hospital. Everything went very smoothly and I would not hesitate to recommend him.

I had no issues at all after surgery and I think he did a great job. I have a sleeve that will tolerate anything I put in it and he must have stapled/sewn me up real good on the inside because this thing does not stretch and it does not hold much at all.

A lot of people seem to have doubts or reservations about Almanza, but from my perspective they are unfounded. You will most likely get some links to horror stories or someone will tell you that he is a 'dangerous man'. Not true and if you poke around enough you will find unpleasant stories about most any doctor - foreign or domestic.

It was fine and he will give you exactly what you ask for.

[thetattooedlady 114]

Keep looking. Do not go to dr almanza. He was one of the first doctors that I was considering and in my research I found more complications from his patients than any other...I just kept seeing them over and over. I also have a friend in one of the Facebook support groups that I am a member of that has had serious complications after her surgery with him. Personally I've read very good things about dr quinones...you should check him out.

[jennifer suonvieri 13]

Also please check out Dr.Illan he has a kick butt team and is a great surgeon!

[westcoastlady 39]

Im going to get blasted but your well being is worth it.

My husband was sleeved at that chop shop.

Do NOT go there please. Its not worth it.

I pm'd you.

I can advise you of other options.

[earthmomma 3]

Hi, to clear things up.. when I had my surgery with Dr A. I never had any compltions, I felt safe and had a very good out come.. I just thought in a more traditional hospital setting. I would of received more one on one time.....it was just kind of small and cramped..

[liz89 11]

Hi evry one thankyou for all your input on things i have actually alteady made up my mind to go with Dr. Quinoñez it just feels right to me i was contemplating Almanza but i just had a bad feeling about it i dont know why but im looking to schrdule my surgery anywhere from augst to sept i have already spoken with bill and im am really excited!!! Plus they are also having a $250 discount if you book in july i cant wait to start this journey nd enjoy all it has to offer

[earthmomma 3]

all in all, the main thing is to get the surgery, get healthy, get happy. good luck in your journy

[liz89 11]

 

Great choice. U won't be disappointed <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

 

Hey hows it going with your sleeve?? ) my date is right around the corner nd since im going to the same place you did i wanted to ask you what would you recommend i pack for the trip??

[liz89 11]

Hi liz89' date=' I also was sleeved by Dr. Quinines on January 12, 2013 and it was the best decision I could have made. Dr. Quinones is a board certified practicing surgeon who only performs 4 surgeries daily. If you look at Dr. Quinones credentials you will see that he is Proctor Certified (which mean he is allowed and has taught many doctors Bariatric surgery, including Dr. Almanza) You spend 2 night at Santa Fe and 1 night at Real Del Rio Hotel. I am going to PM you with my concerns I had with Dr. Almanza and why I decided to have my surgery with Dr. Quinones.[/quote']

 

Hey how is it going with your sleeve?? My date is getting closer, any tips on what i should pack for my trip?

[liz89 11]

I was sleeved by Dr Quinones. At first I was going with the other doc you mentioned but felt really uneasy. As I did research I realized it was not a good fit for me. My dad wouldn't be allowed to stay with me over night and at times I have shoulder problems where I can't lift myself up. He was so concerned about it and he was right' date=' I did need some help propping myself up to go to the bathroom. I'm so glad I changed doc.'s! I've had no complications and am 7 weeks out and have lost 46 pounds. I beat diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure and my white blood cell count that was pretty high is going down on it's own. If you wanna chat please PM - I don't work for DrQ or anything like that- I'm just very pleased with the results. Do research, ask questions and find what's the best for for you. Good luck on your journey and keep us posted![/quote']

 

Hey how hve you been doin with your sleeve? I wanted to ask you and the rest of the gurls that got sleeved by quiñonez how has it been and any tips on what to pack for the trip my date is getting closer )