Has Dr. Alvarez had any VSG Leaks?

[ChroniclesofaFATGIRL 0]

Hi, I'm *New* to this, I have been Researching VSG For over 6months. I Live in TX, and the Bariatric Surgeons here have done a Hundred or Less VSG's.

So I'm all for going to Mexico, I Want Experience, and a Knowledgeable Surgeon. Someone who is interested in my Well Being and NOT Just my $Ten Grand!!!

So I Really, Really, Like Dr. Acceves in Mexicalli.

I Have already filled out the Forms, and read the Patient Info, Etc.

But My Surgery wont be able to be until Early December. Due to my Crazy Work Schedule.

I'm in TX, and it would be much Closer to go to Dr. Alvarez. But I Don't seem to find Many of his Patients on here?

So Does any one have Info on Dr. Alvarez?

Has anyone heard anything Negative?

Thanks...:001_cool:

[Malaika 50]

Welcome to our family and congratulations on making your decision. I have read things on here about Dr. Alvarez, but truthfully, I can't remember if it was good or bad -- you might try doing a search of all posts or threads with "Alvarez" as the topic - it will bring up all posts with his name in it and you can read the ones that are pertinent.

[MacMadame 81]

Yes, he's had leaks. He's also had a death.

[Jagator88 1]

Not sure if you are a member but there are a lot of Dr. Alverez' patients on obesityhelp.com.

[learned2bskinny 81]

I can only put in my two cents: Dr. Aceves is the way to go!

[ChroniclesofaFATGIRL 0]

Yes He Is, I Cant wait to meet Him!!!!

I Have my Surgery Date set for Dec 10th....*YIPPIE*<3

[Ky.hen 5]

Congrats. on your date and welcome to the family.

[kaykay 1]

If you wanted to stay closer to home, there are several bariatric surgeons in Dallas who have a lot of experience doing sleeves. The "package deal" fee most are charging here is around $12,500. Sounds like, though, you have made your decision and feel comfortable with going to Dr. Aceves.

Wishing you the very best~~

[attitudefree 2]

A death from having the sleeve procedure? Way scarey!!!

Do you know details Mac?

[MacMadame 81]

I know he's being sued due to a death that happened as the result of a leak. I know, if you ask, they will tell you it wasn't a sleeve leak but a complication of a hiatal hernia repair.

I think that's crazy... the hernia repair is much simpler than the sleeve and having a death from one make you look worse than having a death from a leak IMO. But apparently they think it makes them able to say they never had a death from doing a sleeve. Um, he gave a guy a sleeve and the guy died. That's a sleeve death.

A death is a death. It happens. Not very often, but it does. I think someone reputable would own up to it and they do not. (People has asked about his mortality rate and been told he has no deaths.)

[ChroniclesofaFATGIRL 0]

OMG.....That's Crazzzzzzy!!!

This is Why Knowledge is Power People!!!

*So Please Do your Research, don't just go with a Surgeon because they have a Catchy Web-Site go with your Intuition*

[TennJenn 9]

I just wanted to say Congrats on getting your date! :sad0: Dr. Aceves is great!

[ChroniclesofaFATGIRL 0]

Im VERY Excited:)

[Rosebud2 26]

He's got a great team. You will do well.

[Norma 10]

Chronicles,

Congrats on your date. I am scheduled for Oct 30 with Dr Aceves. I will post on my progress so feel free to ask me questions after I get sleeved. I just have to survive the next 50 days without going nervous energy, no patience for waiting, crazy!!!!!!