Surgery in Mexico (08/15/2012)

Like many of you I did so much research reading every blog I could find. The weight loss agents were wonderful and gave us a name of a women that had the surgery six month before us. Not only were we able to speak with her we met her and had coffee ( me and a friend). It was a very informative cou...read more.

Life-changing Decision (08/15/2012)

Having the gastric sleeve surgery was one of the most life-changing decisions I have ever made. I had been a diabetic for 18 years and was at the maximum dosage level of pills, the next treatment step was to go on insulin. Besides the diabetes, I was about 55-60 lbs. overweight and was beginning t...read more.

Changed my life (08/15/2012)

My only regret in having the Gastric Sleeve is that I didn't do it earlier. It has honestly changed my life. I had my surgery 9 months ago and have lost 90 lbs. I have gone from a size 22 to a 12. I had seen surgeons for knee replacement was having issues with elevated blood sugars and high blood pr...read more.

Stilll Waiting! (08/15/2012)

Its hard to just wait for what seems to be forever. Let me explain, My proceedure went well but due to the lenght of time it takes to completely heal, I have had to wait for my first fill.
I am scheduled to recieve my first fill on the 5th of September. I am so ready to begin loosing!
My doctor ...read more.

My wonderful experience at Jerusalem Hospital and Guest House! (08/15/2012)

Before getting sleeved i had so many questions and the first one was being sleeved in Mexico, not knowing the unknown only going by what i read on the Forums, and it was not untill i decided to join the forum and ask my own questions and what an experience that was, after i asked all the questions f...read more.

Happy & Healthy 4 Ever! (08/15/2012)

Dr. Almanza is a gifted surgeon; I would not want anyone to miss the opportunity to be sleeved at a VERY reasonable price by this talented man. Dr. Almanza has a very fine reputation and he loves his work.

When I had my surgery, I felt completely safe in the clinic & recovery house. They are both ...read more.

A New Life (08/15/2012)

It has been six months since my sleeve and I am so happy that I had it done and only regret that I didn't do it sooner!
I've lost 62 pounds this far and really only feel I need to lose about 20 more and I will be thrilled! I can't say it has all been an easy journey but it has been worth every minut...read more.

Thinner in Canada (08/15/2012)

Well, so far it's been just over a month and I've lost approximately 40 lbs. I can't believe how this will change my life. I did this so that I didn't end up like the rest of my family members, with type 2 diabetes, sore hips, knees, ankles and feet, heart disease, high blood pressure, etc and the...read more.

Puffy to Chubby to Fat to Thin!!!!!!!!!! Thank You Jerusalem Hospital. (08/15/2012)

I had been over weight to some degree my entire life. When I was a child I was just a little "puffy," About 5 lbs of extra weight. The problem was I was a ballet dancer and that 5 lbs mise well have been 100 lbs. Our family was healthy eaters, but we ate large portions and consumed desserts and s...read more.

The real me (08/15/2012)

it seems as if my body and soul finally found eachother... that sounds strange I know. I have always been a person full of life and passion but the way I looked (very overweight) never showed that. I was lucky because after a while no one seemed to notice my weight but I did. In many little things a...read more.