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    Lightbulb Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    I am brand new to this site but have been reading and researching gastric sleeve surgery for months. I am Considering Dr. Almanza. I have seen countless amount of people who have went to him. Everything I had read seems to be good and legit and I have read very few negative things. To be honest I am terrified to go to Mexico and have surgery. Although I have talked to people who have went to him and read countless forums, watched you tube videos and read tons of reviews I still have such a nervous feeling and think am I crazy for considering going here. I really feel like this surgery is the right answer for me, and you cant beat the price of Dr. Almanza, I would just like to get some feedback on how is really is!? If you know anyone who has had any problems after going to him or during? I would love to know the good, bad, and ugly?? I am trying to calm myself and realize that this is ok, but I cant help but have an over whelming feeling of something happening and to me or something going wrong! I have 3 small children and would hate to know I choose weightloss surgery and went to him and something terrible happen! Thanks in advance for the feedback!!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member LeahSugar's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Leah
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    Default Re: Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    I have three friends who have gone to him and are slim, beautiful and super happy.... my one girlfriend went to her doctor shortly after coming home, after xrays her doctor said that she wouldn't have gotten anything better anywhere else! I' have two small children at home and I just booked my appointment with him. My kids need me around and healthy for as long as possible, I'm guessing this is a pretty good start to that journey.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member bergamini's Avatar
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    Default Re: Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    There are many satisfied patients of Dr. Almanza on this board. There are also other doctors at that price point. My only advice is don't go in expecting that it will be a 5* spa experience. This is Tijuana and you are paying 1/3-1/6 of the cost you would in the US. It will be safe and sanitary, but it won't be luxurious. I went to a different TJ doctor and I certainly don't regret it at all. These are very skilled surgeons.



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    Default Re: Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    Have you looked into Dr. Sergio Quinines? That's who I'm going to go to cause everything just feels right with him. His price is 4500. He also does 4 surgeries a day compared to the 10 a day that Dr. Almanza. Good luck!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member jnaed's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Jeannie
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    Default Re: Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    There are a lot of posts About Dr. Almanza, just READ, Read, READ! Go with an open mind, everything is fine!


    309 lbs before pre-op diet.
    297 lbs day of surgery.
    275 lbs 2/19/13 1 month post 34 lbs less!
    265 3/15/13 2 months post 44 lbs less!
    253 4/15/13 3 months post 56 lbs less!
    246 5/15/13 4 months post 63 lbs less!
    238 6/15/13 5 months post 71 lbs less!
    231 7/15/13 6 months post 78 lbs less!
    222 8/15/13 7 months post 87 lbs less!

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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Stacy
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    Default Re: Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    Quote Originally Posted by hihopes View Post
    Have you looked into Dr. Sergio Quinines? That's who I'm going to go to cause everything just feels right with him. His price is 4500. He also does 4 surgeries a day compared to the 10 a day that Dr. Almanza. Good luck!!
    You also can bring someone with you and it's included in the $4500.00 (Your companion must pay for their food but they stay in your room at the hospital the two nights your there and one night at the hotel)

    Also Dr. Quinones does his surgeries in a private hospital NOT a clinic! I agree some people are fine with a clinic setting but I didn't feel it was right for me. Another thing I liked about Dr Quinones is you do not share a recovery room with anyone, you have your own private room (with a private bathroom) the whole time you are in the hospital. I was sleeved by Dr Quinones 61/2 weeks ago and I never had any issues post-op. I am sure Dr Almanza is a good doctor but I didn't feel he was right for me. Good luck in your journey.
    Feel free to message me if you have any other questions.

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    Default Re: Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    I went to Dr. Almanza in October 2011. I have no regrets. I went by myself and it was fine. I felt very safe and taken care of. They picked us up at airport took us to hospital and then to the recovery house. I was always surrounded by someone and if I needed anything they were there. It wasn't a spa experience by any means but I am so happy with my sleeve. It was one of the best things I ever did for myself. Now I am saving money to have the mommy makeover. So I highly recomend Dr. Almanza.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member JennHug's Avatar
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    Jenny
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    Default Re: Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    It feels to me like you are looking for some negative. For myself, I had myself so scared that 2 weeks before surgery I STOPPED reading anything negative. I just didn't want to know. All I did know was that I NEEDED this and by God I was going to get it, lol. It is true, some people have post op issues. But if you are generally healthy and have and keep a good outlook and attitude, you will be just fine!! Try to take a deep breath, and relax a bit. Don't psych yourself out. Best wishes!!


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    Default Re: Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    Dr Almanza runs this site and many on it are his coordinators.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Truffles's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    Quote Originally Posted by pieganjane View Post
    Dr Almanza runs this site and many on it are his coordinators.
    Who are his coordinators?
    Nov. 15/17 - re-sleeve, hiatal hernia repair, gallbladder removal with Dr. A. Lopez from AloBariatrics in Puerto Vallarta



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    Default Re: Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    i just had my surgery last week, with dr almanza. before surgery the people that chatted with you on the website were very helpful. At the clinic the nurses and staff were great for me. I am healing well and have lost 30 pounds. The hotel and clinics were very nice and clean. I was not impressed with Mexico area but I was not there for Mexico lol
    Good luck you will be fine



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    Christy
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    Default Re: Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    Quote Originally Posted by pieganjane View Post
    Dr Almanza runs this site and many on it are his coordinators.
    JANE! Why do you insist on telilng everone every chance you get that "DR ALMANZA RUNS THIS SIGHT"? And, his TWO coordinators are not on this site. Dr. Almanza, personally, has nothing to do with this site. His employer sponsors the site. Dr Almanza hardly has the time or the interest in "running this site". But, seriously, what is your reason for making these statements? Do you think Dr. Almanza comes on here and builds himself up so people will go to him? He really does not need to do that. What will it take to make you understand that???????????????????

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    Gastric Sleeve Member pieganjane's Avatar
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    Default Re: Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    First of all I said "he runs this site" not "sight". I never thought that Dr. Almanza sat around after work being the webmaster but truly, it makes little difference to me if Dr. A or his employers run the site, as Dr. A's picture is on every page and obviously the site is a promotional ad for him.
    I guess I got confused about the coordinators because you and a few other people who post regularly are paid coordinators for other surgeons in Mexico. . As much as I like you and like this site I think I bring this up because newbies thinking of having VSG or plastic surgery may not realize that this is a sponsored site, and not 100 percent neutral in the doctors it promotes. Similarly if someone on this sites recommends a doctor I think it is ethical for people to know that some of us are paid to recruit patients.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Truffles's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Brigitte
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    Default Re: Dr. Almanza? To good to be true?

    I'm still curious to know who are the coordinators that post here.

    I know that Christy is a coordinator for Dr. Niebles (Plastics) but not affiliated with Dr. Almanza.

    I know that Judy is a coordinator for Dr. Quinones but, again, not affiliated with Dr. Almanza.

    Other than those two, who are the others?
    Nov. 15/17 - re-sleeve, hiatal hernia repair, gallbladder removal with Dr. A. Lopez from AloBariatrics in Puerto Vallarta



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    Jane S.
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