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I am scheduled with Dr. Alvarez on August 13. I didn't go with the lowest cost option, but rather with my "gut". My insurance specifically excludes weight loss surgery, so I knew I would have to be self-pay. I was originally thinking of the Lap-Band with Gastric Plication with a surgeon in Houston, but the more I researched, the less comfortable I felt about, so I decided that the VSG was the best option for me, but in Houston I just couldn't afford it, and started looking at other options. I was so grateful to find someone over the border in Texas, so that I wouldn't have to travel so far. Then after checking out Dr. A's YouTube videos, I felt like I had already met him. I am very grateful that things have worked out this way, and I am looking forward to utilizing this tool for my health. Thanks for listening.

Yea, StormWarning, very exciting!!! Let's keep in touch.

Brian, that is my one fear and at the same time my greatest motivator, being here for my kids. I am now a single mom and they are also young, but I realize I cannot do the things with them that I would enjoy, and I am concerned about being there for them at all in the long run, if I do not take care of this issue once and for all. Thanks for your inspiring story. I go for surgery on 8/13 and I pray that I don't have a panic attack before going under, and that I have a safe and uncomplicated surgery and recovery (as we all do). Stacey

I'm in Katy and I go to Dr. Alvarez on 8/13. I will be thinking of you and praying for you tomorrow! Stacey

Moved to Katy from Beaumont last year. I have my surgery on 8/13 with Dr. Alvarez. So glad to connect with others. Nervous and very excited! My good friend from the Beaumont area had surgery a year ago and is doing wonderfully. She keeps telling me, "it is gonna change your life!"

Patrick, so glad to hear from you. Have a great and speedy recovery. Stacey

Also from Katy. Scheduled with Dr. Alvarez on 8/13.

I'll be thinking about you tomorrow morning, Patrick! Keep us posted!

Thinking about you today Carey. I know you are recovering well by now. Update us when you can. Welcome tangle!

Island Girl, that's wonderful. Please keep us updated! Blessings!

Alright Misty! Let us know how it goes. I am 10 days after you. By the time I go, you will already be recovering nicely. Blessings!

Yeaaa Nikki! One of the things I have found really comforting is watching Dr. Alvarez's YouTube channel, and reading his book. I am an information junkie and don't like doing anything without having as much knowledge and insight as possible. Here are the links: http://www.youtube.com/endobariatric http://www.thegastricsleeve.com/ Blessings!

Also from Houston.

Yes!!! It is just around the corner.

Yeaaaa!!!! I am excited that it is coming soon for all of us!

Tameka and Joyce, I am really excited too. I am trying to balance my excitement with the sobering reality of the behavioral changes I will be making. I realize that this is a tool to help me change and not a "quick fix" for a lifetime of poor eating habits. At the same time, I am a little giddy! I really love all of the videos on Dr. A's YouTube channel. That was a huge point of comfort to me. Being educated about what I am considering is incredibly important to me. Now let's just hope I get my passport in time!

I too am having surgery with Dr. Alvarez on Aug 13. Now that I know for sure the surgery is on (except that I am still working to get my passport on time), I am coming to terms with some of the permanent changes I will be facing.