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I had my sleeve done on March 1st 2013. Love Dr Alvarez! His team is wonderful. You will be in great hands.

I was there on march 2, 2013. Maybe we passed each other walking the halls. How is it going? I have lost 43 lbs and I couldn't be more excited.

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I was there on march 2' date=' 2013. Maybe we passed each other walking the halls. How is it going? I have lost 43 lbs and I couldn't be more excited.[/quote']

Yes I think we did meet. I went with my sister who had it done the same day as me. We are both so happy! I've lost 55 lbs and my sister hit 100 lbs lost since she started. Its has been such a great ride. Enjoying most everyday of it!

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Hi! Congrats to everyone and good luck in your journey. I'm scheduled with Dr Alvarez on July 1st. Hopefully we can all keep in touch :)

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I am back in San Antonio and can say that my experience with Dr. Alvarez was fantastic. Everyone is so caring and eager to help you be successful. After I get home I will write up my story. I would recommend them 1000%.

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I was sleeved in Dec by Dr Alvarez. He and his entire staff are fantastic. You will be in great hands.

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Was everyone happy with Dr Alvarez? Trying to decide on a doctor for this summer and looks like he has a lot of nice feedback.

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I am very happy

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You cannot go wrong with Dr . Alvarez! He and his entire staff are fantastic!!! I would recommend him to anyone and everyone!! I think he is the best choice!!

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Was everyone happy with Dr Alvarez? Trying to decide on a doctor for this summer and looks like he has a lot of nice feedback.

I wouldn't trade my experience with Dr. Alvarez for the world. It's not just him either, all the docs, nurses, patient coordinators are amazing. They made my husband and I feel at home and went above and beyond to answer questions, make me comfortable and informed. I honestly was only in pain when they put the IV in (I have rolling veins) and never was uncomfortable with sickness; but they were ready to assist if I did.

They are world class and I am thankful that I found them. I feel like I have ALL the tools and support to suceed thanks to them.

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My Surgery with Dr. Alvarez is scheduled for this Saturday ! Lord, the time just flew by. I'm excited and can't wait. I've heard so many good things about him and the staff that I really feel everything is going to go perfectly but there's still that thought in the back of your head related to all those ladies talking about how they couldn't swallow and had really bad gas and heartburn the day after surgerly. Lord, I hope I follow in the footsteps of the less hurtful ones. :)

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Hi ksredhead' date='

When did you have the surgery by Dr. Alvarez?[/quote']

On May 31st

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Did you do anything special that would have contributed to your not having any pain with gas and heartburn like the other stories I've read?

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