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    Gastric Sleeve Member sassyrae21's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    12/12/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Mario Almanza
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Last Activity
    04-20-2016 05:28 PM
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    Bigfoot, Texas, United States
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    Cool 4 days post op...my review of Dr. Almanza and Tijuana

    Hi everybody,

    I just got back from Tijuana yesterday, I had my sleeve done on the 12th. I went alone...and was pretty nervous, lol. But I was pleasantly surprised, the whole experience was pretty cool. I flew to San Diego, they picked me up and brought me to Tijuana to the Hotel Real del Rio. Normally they use Hotel Ticuan, but last week the hotel experienced a fire so they switched to Real del Rio. The hotel was really nice. Next day, I went to the hospital for bloodwork and surgery. It was seamless. Dr. Almanza came out ahead of time and told us what he was going to do. Then he performed the surgery on all of us that were scheduled that day.

    The first couple days after...SUCK...omg...I was soooo sick. But I survived the sickness and now am doing really good. I can drink clear liquids without any problems, and eat jello and broth and feel fine. The nurses there at the hospital and in the hotel are very qualified and know what they are doing. Only reason I know this is because I asked them about their education and experience. I didn't know that the requirements to become an RN in Mexico are the same as in the US. That put my mind at ease, at least I knew they weren't just some people off the street.

    I didn't have any problems with the language barrier, they all speak pretty good English. Overall, I would totally do this again with Dr. Almanza. I felt completely safe and taken care of.

    The only thing I can warn is that things are done differently in Mexico. The care is still awesome, but it is different, so keep an open mind and be accepting of the differences. Good luck to everyone who chooses medical tourism in Mexico. I had a great time!




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    Gastric Sleeve Member rockscott40's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Scott
    Surgery date
    01/06/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr.Almanza
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Last Activity
    09-16-2017 11:48 PM
    Location
    kenosha, WI
    Posts
    235
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    Default Re: 4 days post op...my review of Dr. Almanza and Tijuana

    Thank you for sharing. I leave for Mexico Jan 5....
    I feel better about going alone


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Denise Foremam's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Denise Foreman
    Surgery date
    11/27/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr Almanza
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Last Activity
    02-20-2015 05:31 PM
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nv
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    91
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    Default Re: 4 days post op...my review of Dr. Almanza and Tijuana

    I had a great experience with Dr Almanza and his staff also.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lee6Lee's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    04/22/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Elias Ortiz
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Last Activity
    02-20-2024 01:57 AM
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    Default Re: 4 days post op...my review of Dr. Almanza and Tijuana

    I used Dr. Elias Ortiz in Tijuana. I never once had nausea, but they put anti nausea medicine in my IV bag regularly. Even so, the girl in the room next to me was throwing up with the same care. People are so different!


    "Lee, by "own it!" your daughter means that you should be proud of your accomplishment and understand that you deserve this. Not because you have to pay it forward or backward to justify your own benefits. She means that this is YOUR accomplishment, and accomplishing that for yourself is enough. You do not have to fix everybody. And you do not owe anyone for the benefits you have earned. They are YOURS!" Ann2

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    Gastric Sleeve Member rockscott40's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Scott
    Surgery date
    01/06/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr.Almanza
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Last Activity
    09-16-2017 11:48 PM
    Location
    kenosha, WI
    Posts
    235
    Said "Thanks" 14 Times
    Was Thanked 55 Times in 52 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 2,066 Times
    Blog Entries
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    Default Re: 4 days post op...my review of Dr. Almanza and Tijuana

    I totally agree with the review.......


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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    04/14/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr Almanza
    Join Date
    Jan 2015
    Last Activity
    04-07-2015 06:55 PM
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    Default Re: 4 days post op...my review of Dr. Almanza and Tijuana

    Thank you guys for sharing your experiences. I too will be going alone and Dr Almanza will be my surgeon.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lovablemona2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/18/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Almanza
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Last Activity
    10-02-2016 03:58 PM
    Location
    Atlanta
    Posts
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    Default Re: 4 days post op...my review of Dr. Almanza and Tijuana

    Hi SassyRae21! Thanks for the information....you've really put my mind at ease!


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