Dr. Alvarez

[allnewme 262]

You will not be sorry that you chose him, he is a great surgeon. Jessica is sweet as can be and Dr. Gabe is too. I am three weeks out tomorrow and I am so very thankful that I had this surgery. I still am on full liquids but the soft/ mooshy foods are coming.

Best of luck to all of you. Dr A is awesome, he will take really good care of you!!

[@DomLorenVSG 107]

I'm 6 days post op and LOVING IT. Yes, I'm a bit sore, yes the travel kind of sucked post op- but over all... Dr. A blew away any other surgery I've ever had. This was easier than getting my wisdom teeeth out... and yes, I'm serious about that. I was scared to death of traveling and not waking up and pain, etc... guess what. I'm here. I'm alive. And I'm doing great. No regrets what so ever. SOOOO happy I'm going forward and NOT backwards. I actually look forward to getting on the scale! NEVER thought I'd ever say that. Every single bit of communication was accurate from Dr. A and his staff. From travel, to schedules, to hospital stay- couldn't have been better. Some times you have to make a leap of faith, so glad I choose Dr. A!!!!

[az1369 9]

New development! I had a vacation planned for October 7-13......Susan said Dr Alvarez can do my surgery October 8th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My hubby only seemed mildly upset at the cancellation of our Florida vacation, but I will make it up to him :-) I just have to transfer my plane tickets once Susan confirms my travel dates and OMG I can really start counting down!!!

Just wondering....how long did those of you that are already sleeved wait until you back to work? I work about 50 hours a week, a lot of walking around....just wondering if I need to beg for a couple extra days off to bounce back or if 9 days is enough after surgery.

[buckeye_girl40 203]

that is great news congrats.... that's 3 days after me

[allnewme 262]

I found that I could work for a few hours the second week home but then was zapped of energy. You are barely getting liquids down and the clear Protein was so nasty tasting that I could not get much of it in each day. I needed a nap every afternoon, still do some days I m three weeks out tomorrow and I feel good . almost normal but I still get tired each afternoon. Hopefully that will pass very soon. I have been taking the sub lingual B12 each morning, that is supposed to help with energy. (You can get it at Sam's Club).

So glad that your surgery got moved up. You will just love Dr. A, he is truly the kindest Dr. I have ever met, very caring. My husband really liked him too. When you get there, the hospital looks older but do not let that scare you. They take VERY good care of you there. The floor nurses do not speak English but Jessica is there all day and Jesus at night and they are both fluent in English. I was thrilled with my care, woke up in NO pain and had none of the nausea or pain that others have complained of having. They give you great meds in your IV to keep all that away. I wish you all the best! You are in great hands.

[az1369 9]

Getting SO excited! Flight is booked, hotel (since we have to go down a day early due to flight times) is all booked, and ensured a few days off extra from work to heal a bit more before heading back. And financing went thru, so they will send my papers to sign on September 8th, and we are all set!! Yay!

How does the payment to Dr Alvarez work? Since I'm doing it partial cash and partial financing, do I bring a cashiers check for the balance with me??

[buckeye_girl40 203]

I know that I have to bring a cashiers check for the balance with me on the day of surgery..... congratulations again

[az1369 9]

Thank you!! And to think my next appt with my Bariatric surgeon in CT is on October 16th....well I'll be 8 days post-op by the time that appt would roll around!!

Gotta love the health insurance industry in the good old USA. Just happy that this battle will soon be over.

Best of luck with your surgery! Maybe I'll see you in passing down there :-)

[buckeye_girl40 203]

You're welcome.... if I would have tried to fight it out with my ins company I would be getting sleeved the end of October early november. I'll be leaving on the 7th I think.... lets keep in touch

[pretty-pink 43]

So who is going to be in Piedras Negras the last week of September? My date is Tuesday the 25th. It's getting so close!!

[onmywaytx 3]

Getting SO excited! Flight is booked' date=' hotel (since we have to go down a day early due to flight times) is all booked, and ensured a few days off extra from work to heal a bit more before heading back. And financing went thru, so they will send my papers to sign on September 8th, and we are all set!! Yay!

How does the payment to Dr Alvarez work? Since I'm doing it partial cash and partial financing, do I bring a cashiers check for the balance with me??[/quote']

If u don't mind me asking, who did u finance with? Just looking at my options my credit is not that great

[TheNewSusie 471]

Good luck every one! U will not be disappointed! I was sleeved by Dr. A and his wonderful staff July 7. If I can answer any questions let me know !

[az1369 9]

If u don't mind me asking, who did u finance with? Just looking at my options my credit is not that great

I used the financing section on Dr. A's Endobariatric site. You have the option of having someone else on the loan. My husband has perfect credit while mine is in the fair to good range. They may still approve with poor credit, but the interest rate would be higher. My suggestion in that case: pick the longest term, that would mean smaller payments that you could hopefully pay extra on, which cuts the interest you pay dramatically.

It says they will get back to you within 24 hours. I filled it out at 8am EST, and a gentleman called me at 12pm same day with the terms and conditions.

Just an FYI: you have to make your first payment 45 days after processing. I did it too early, so they are holding the papers until 9/8, 30 days out from surgery, then they will email them to me to sign, and scan a copy of my drivers license to them. The man was really nice and answered all my questions. I think the actual lender was Ameri-Health. But it is the US option on Dr A's site.

[az1369 9]

I sent Susan an email yesterday, so I can arrange to send my deposit off. I was planning to Western Union wire it to them....then found out it was going to cost me an extra $100 fee to Western Union!!!

Anyone that has had their surgery: How did you do your down payment? I don't want to ask a dumb question, but they said I could do a bank check, money order, or wire transfer. If I do the bank check (which will be free from my bank to get), how is it getting to them??? Like I said, I know it is a dumb question, but am I seriously mailing this thing to Mexico? I just want to make sure they get my $1000 with No Issues! :-)

[@DomLorenVSG 107]

I just called my bank and did a wire transfer for both the deposit and full amount. The girl that got sleeved the same day as me brought a bank check with her. It was really that simple. And the bank they use is an AMERICAN bank in Eagle's Pass, Texas so there should be no extra fees associated or extra questions etc. I did mine and it took maybe 5 minutes on the phone with my bank with the information that Susan gave me.