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    Gastric Sleeve Member sem1983's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Dr. Mario Camelo Ramos
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    Default Questions about Dr. Almanza in Tijuana

    Ok, I am getting my gastric sleeve with Dr. Mario Alamanza on 1/20/15. I will admit I am terrified. The stigma that get placed on going to Mexico scares me. But the prices here in the U.S. and the hoops you have to jump through just to get the surgery and make the choice to be healthy and happy is sad. I have done research like crazy. I am on reserach overload. I think the best answers are from people who have experienced this themselves. If you have had surgery in Mexico with Dr. Almanza please let me know what it was like. I want to hear from you. Thank you so much!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christian_Loving_Life's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Irene Billingsley
    Surgery date
    11/12/2012
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    Dr. Mario Almanza
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    Nov 2012
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    Default Re: Questions about Dr. Almanza in Tijuana

    I did and I was impressed by him and his staff. Since then I have returned a couple more times with friends. Would I recommend him? Absolutely!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Harley girl's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    02/11/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Mario Almanza
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    May 2014
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    Default Re: Questions about Dr. Almanza in Tijuana

    I would definitely recommend him, he changed my life. Him and his staff were great, I never once felt afraid or that I was making a mistake by going to Mexico. Good luck with your surgery and your new life.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Bri_45_N_of_Philly's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    08/12/2014
    Surgeon
    Dr. Almanza (HMN hosp)
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    Aug 2014
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    Default Re: Questions about Dr. Almanza in Tijuana

    I had my surgery by Dr. Almanza on 8/12/14...he is a very knowledgeable person and has done many of these surgeries. Since I heard he had the surgery done on himself, I asked him when I met him and he showed me his incisions. So, he does believe in what he does lol....Overall the experience was good. The hospital and technology is not as modern as what you might see here in the states, but it seemed ample and similar to what you might have seen here in a hospital several years ago....the staff was excellent, cordial, and friendly. The Ticquan hotel was one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in. Outside the hotel and hospital it was a typical urban setting...just a mexican culture.....but similar to what you might see in a city here in the US.....plenty of gift shopping available too closeby...

    My advice is continue to do your research and make a list of questions you may want to address with him. Remember, it is a surgery and there are risks and it's a permanent change and you do have to consider there's always a risk of complications, but I think his track record is overall very good. These surgeries are his specialty, so the experience he brings to the table is among the highest level out there.

    I so far have lost 56 lbs. since surgery and am very happy about that. I have before/after pics in my profile. Take a friend with you if you are nervous about it if you can for support. I would recommend if you go downtown shopping don't venture too far and go with others. You will meet a lot of nice people from all over down there who are having it done also.

    Good luck to you in your decision and if you have any more questions of me feel free to ask



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    Gastric Sleeve Member latasha4649's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    12/13/2013
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    Dr. Almanza
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    Nov 2013
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    Default Re: Questions about Dr. Almanza in Tijuana

    It was a very nice experience. Very systematic. Byclean and attentive



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