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  1. #1
    Gastric Sleeve Member momma_moreno's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    08/11/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Almanza
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Last Activity
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    Texas
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    Default Sleeve with Dr. Almanza!

    I am beyond excited!! Surgery date is set for August 11th. Hotel and airline tickets have been purchased! My husband is now being supportive of my surgery. Everything is falling into place! I am still being very selective on who I tell about my upcoming procedure because I do not want any negativity brought into this experience. This sleeve procedure is going to improve my overall health and I don't want anyone to bring me down about it! The countdown is ON!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Rnvegas's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Rebecca
    Surgery date
    07/23/2015
    Surgeon
    Almanza
    Join Date
    Jun 2015
    Location
    Brush Prairie WA
    Posts
    26
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    Default Re: Sleeve with Dr. Almanza!

    I am having my gastric sleeze on July 23 I am so excited!
    Rebecca


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    Gastric Sleeve Member momma_moreno's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    08/11/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr. Almanza
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Last Activity
    06-10-2016 11:17 AM
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    22
    Said "Thanks" 1 Times
    Was Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 4 Times

    Default Re: Sleeve with Dr. Almanza!

    You'll have to keep me posted on your journey!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Mcalshasta's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    03/15/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr Covarrubias
    Join Date
    Nov 2015
    Last Activity
    03-04-2016 08:33 AM
    Posts
    6
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    Default Re: Sleeve with Dr. Almanza!

    How did this go??? I am booking with this Dr and just read horror stories!!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member krysunderwood's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Krys Underwood
    Surgery date
    07/04/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Galileo Villarreal
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Last Activity
    01-17-2017 06:11 PM
    Location
    Durant, OK
    Posts
    35
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    Default Re: Sleeve with Dr. Almanza!

    I booked with him originally, but switched to Dr. Sarinana after reading those stories. Whether it's true or not, having "deaths" autofill on a Google search after your doctor's name is NEVER a good sign! Very happy with everything I've read about Dr. Sarinana though.



    Goals (lbs/sizes):
    Starting Wt: 304.4 (size 22)
    Current Wt: 197.6 (size 14)
    Ending Goal Wt: 140 lbs (size 6/8)
    Goal Wt B4 Surgery (7/4/16): 290 (REACHED 6/5/16 at 289)
    Checkin:
    7/4/16 (DoS): 279 lbs./Size 20
    9/4/16: 239 lbs/Size 18
    10/4/16: 224 lbs/Size 16/1x
    12/4/16: 197.6/sz 14/L

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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    Surgery date
    06/07/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr Carlos Altamirano
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Last Activity
    07-11-2016 10:19 AM
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    Default Re: Sleeve with Dr. Almanza!

    I also read the deaths, and I was about to schedule with that doctor also. Just debating now if I want to have my sleeve in Mexico or pay the outrages prices here in the USA.


  10. #7
    Gastric Sleeve Member
    Surgery date
    06/07/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr Carlos Altamirano
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Last Activity
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    Default Re: Sleeve with Dr. Almanza!

    What's the name of the facility you are having your surgery at? The place they gave me is called Bariatric Center in Tijuana.


  11. #8
    Gastric Sleeve Member
    Surgery date
    02/06/2017
    Surgeon
    Almanza
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Last Activity
    03-18-2017 08:01 AM
    Posts
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    Default Re: Sleeve with Dr. Almanza!

    I am scheduled for a sleeve revision with Dr. Almanza. I completely trust him that is why I am returning. It isnt his fault I gained back some weight. I actually was very successful for almost 10 years with keeping off the weight. As far as the deaths that occurred in the news. There is always the possibility in any surgery that issues arise. People die. Case by case scenario. Because my previous care with him I am very confident that I will get back to where I was before.


  12. #9
    Gastric Sleeve Member krysunderwood's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Krys Underwood
    Surgery date
    07/04/2016
    Surgeon
    Dr. Galileo Villarreal
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Last Activity
    01-17-2017 06:11 PM
    Location
    Durant, OK
    Posts
    35
    Said "Thanks" 8 Times
    Was Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts
    Said "Welcome to Gastric Sleeve" 2 Times

    Default Re: Sleeve with Dr. Almanza!

    Just a thought but you might want to look into Dr. Galileo Villarreal in Nuevo Laredo. I went to him, and he is thorough, kind, and puts his patients first.My sleeve was very successful. He's never had a fatality and minimal complications throughout his career. He's the only doctor I know who can proudly say he's never had one leak. As for Dr. "Death" Almanzo, RUN and RUN FAST.



    Goals (lbs/sizes):
    Starting Wt: 304.4 (size 22)
    Current Wt: 197.6 (size 14)
    Ending Goal Wt: 140 lbs (size 6/8)
    Goal Wt B4 Surgery (7/4/16): 290 (REACHED 6/5/16 at 289)
    Checkin:
    7/4/16 (DoS): 279 lbs./Size 20
    9/4/16: 239 lbs/Size 18
    10/4/16: 224 lbs/Size 16/1x
    12/4/16: 197.6/sz 14/L

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