- Name: Sherri Buchheit
- Age: 55
- Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
- Surgery date: October 7th, 2018
- Testimonial date: March 26th, 2019
- Surgeon: Dr. Mario Almanza
One year ago i was approached with the idea of gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico. My initial reaction was "oh hell no would i go to Mexico for surgery!" But as i did extensive research and read the testimonials of others, the seed had been planted. The thought of being able to walk without feet, ankles, knees and hips hurting was such an allure that I seriously considered tge procedure. I read about Dr Almanza and all the surgeries he had performed (over 70,000) and thought if im doing this Dr A is who i would go to! Why would i use someone who only does this surgery occasionally rather than someone who has the skills he has? So i took a leap of faith and signed up. That was 5 months ago and i am down 87 lbs. i went with my daughter and grand baby last week to the shamrock run and participated in the WALK part but i can tell you i would NEVER have considered that before. My health is better. I was pre diabetic and high blood pressure my last check up my A1C was 5.4 and blood pressure was 117/70. This surgery has changed my life and i am so grateful for Dr Almanza and the person who had the courage to start that conversation with me!