Anyone seen Dr. Almanza at the new HMN Hospital?

[Ashl3yOh 10]

I'm seeing dr Almanza at his new hospital in Tijuana, the HMN hospital. I'm just wondering if anyone else has been?

[liferintx 1]

I have I had my sleeve done on April 8th it was a lapband to sleeve revision plus a hiatal hernia repair I woke with an NG tube it was awful but you won't have that. The hospital is nice very clean not as high tech as American hospitals I felt save and can tell you he does a lot of surgeries about 12 a day. It's goes pretty fast and before you know it, it's over and your new life begins. Just make sure you follow the preop diet or you'll be sick

[Ashl3yOh 10]

Thanks for the info... How was Hotel Ticuan? How are you feeling now, a few weeks out?

[liferintx 1]

The hotel is very nice and clean, most people speak English. The nurses are nice and responsive. You'll room with another sleeve patient unless you travel with someone. I'm an ICU nurse here in the states it was a different experience I had my lapband in France so my experience in France was better but Dr Almanza know what he is doing I felt comfortable. Like I said before you know it surgery is done and your new life begins. I'm doing good I'm back to work. My stomach is very sensitive I'm still on full liquids and will start trying puréed foods ie baby food in a day or two. I did try chicken nuggets bad idea I got sick and was sorry I did that

[liferintx 1]

I have no appetite it's one of the plus's of having a sleeve procedure. I'm down about 12-14 pounds in two weeks. My wounds itch like crazy

[Ashl3yOh 10]

Good to know. I'm nervous about the whole thing but hoping I'll lose my appetite and it will make it easier. I am looking forward to it despite the nervousness

[liferintx 1]

Just take a few deep breaths you are in good hands with Dr Almanza he's a very experienced surgeon has had good outcomes with his patients being one of them I'm being completely honest. I'm an experienced ICU nurse here in the Dallas area. I had a lapband pl

[liferintx 1]

The band was placed 12years ago the surgeon who designed the band placed it. At the time I had it done the bands in the United States were having issues the it was a new concept and I didn't want an inexperienced surgeon operating on me. I had the band placed and had good results the picture on my profile. I looked good. Bands don't last forever, the band was tightening itself absorbing Fluid from my body it had to come out. Dr Almanza is experienced in revisions and I had a good outcome and so will you

[Ashl3yOh 10]

Thanks so much. I feel a lot better. Thanks for sharing I'll let you know how it goes... Two more weeks!

[mahickmore 31]

I am scheduled for June 16th with Dr. Almanza.

Wondering how you are doing? And how your experience was.

[Ashl3yOh 10]

My surgery is tomorrow! I'll let you know!!

[Ashl3yOh 10]

I am scheduled for June Almanza. Wondering how you are doing? And how your experience was.

My experience was amazing. I felt comfortable at all times and staff was very knowledgable. It helps having a group of people to go through the process with. I was really glad I had a companion with me though...

[jmunyonn 1]

I have just scheduled my Surgery and was wandering what you would recommend to have ready while in Mexico. I am also a RN and am somewhat nervous