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It is better to do a pre op to shrink your liver plus it helps to prepare you for life after surgery. My pre op was 10 days but I did 14 just because I wanted my liver to be shrunk. I wanted my surgery to go really well and it did ;) Dr. A is a wonderful surgeon!

For the person that asked' date=' he is through Endobariatrics.com not alighterme.[/quote']

How much was he? You stayed at hotel in SD after? How many nights in hospital did you stay and was it an actual hospital or clinic?

Thanks!!

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You stay at a hotel in San Antonio, Texas after surgery. To get to Dr. Alvarez, they cross the border at eagle Pass, Texas. The hospital is older and small, I believe they do other surgeries there and they deliver babies there. There was one born each day I was in the hospital. It is not a strip mall surgery center at all. You stay in the hospital for two days.

He charges under 9,000.00 for everything, surgery, hospital stay, meds, hotels and transportation to and from San Antonio. You pay for the flight there.

It is very safe to cross the border there, we had no issues at all.

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I'm in Eagle Pass, Texas! Surgery tomorrow and I can't believe it. But i'm ready to get it done and go home. My sleeve buddy is interesting and we have a lot to chat about which really helps with nerves. Well, wish me luck!

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Good luck tomorrow... you're gonna do great!! I'll be there in 2 weeks

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I'm in Eagle Pass' date=' Texas! Surgery tomorrow and I can't believe it. But i'm ready to get it done and go home. My sleeve buddy is interesting and we have a lot to chat about which really helps with nerves. Well, wish me luck![/quote']

Good luck to you! Keep us posted on your recovery!!

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Hello everyone, will be heading out tomorrow night since I have to be in Eagle Pass on Thursday. Surgery is set for Friday morning..... nerves are kicking in, helps to know I will be in good hands with Dr. Alvarez. Wish me luck!

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Good luck to you! You will do great! Please keep us posted!

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Thank you.. will keep you posted when I can. Good luck to you as well

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Thank you.. will keep you posted when I can. Good luck to you as well

I hope your surgery went well and that you heal quickly! Good luck to you!

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I'm sending deposit this week for dr Alvarez mar 14

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@allnewme surgery went great! No complaints.... Dr. Alvarez was the best decision I have made in a long time. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. I'm 4 days out and have already lost 7 lbs, so excited!!

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