Dr. Alavrez patients...

[kempoman 7]

Here is the original post that started the bashing of Tijuana... This was NOT written by me!!

"I was thinking about going to Tijuana because when I googled Piedro Nagras the results were scary. Also, how long did you have to stay in the hospital and in the hotel and what were the facilities like? Thank you for any advice!"

It goes both ways, I am going to Piedro Nagras and personally I did google it and found nothing scary at all.I also googled several other areas and found recent things going on and warnings so its kinda one of those things... To each their own... Opinions are like bungholes everybody has one...

PeAcE!

we all cool

[buckeye_girl40 203]

I never had any problems when I had my sleeve done... all the staff and people in the community were nothing but nice and very welcoming. Dr. A and his staff are truly amazing!!!!! Good luck and God Bless

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[jan8j 30]

I didn't use Dr. Alvarez, but I do like the book, which I believe was written by him, Successful Weight Loss with the Gastric Sleeve. I am using the book for reference now that I am about 1 1/2 weeks out.

[Tryingtobringsexyback 17]

Hi there, I just scheduled with Dr. Alvarez for July 19th. I started his pre-op diet a couple of days ago, figuring more is better? Is anyone concerned about not doing all the pre-op things people in the states do? I mean all those nutritional meetings and counseling etc.? I jus wonder if it's harder for people like us who don't go through all those steps first. I mean all I did was fill out a tiny questionnaire and - boom - approved the next day! Also I think I may be going by myself. I haven't heard back from my flacky sisiter who said she'd go with. I'm not afraid to go by myself, but is it ok to not have help?

I went by myself on march 2013. I was just fine. I was glad to not have to jump through all the hoops the doctors here make you go through. The nutrition/ food information they give you is very thorough. Plus you will get a book when you leave. Also, this forum is a great source if info. I have lost 52 lbs and I couldn't be happier. My husband will be there on July 18 th by himself. We have 3 little kids so we each came alone.

[solymarmivida 14]

Hi! I'm scheduled with Dr Alvarez on July 1st. When is your surgery?

I have had to reschedule since we sold our house and will be moving at the end of this month. Now I am scheduled again for September 3rd. How did your surgery go and how was the first post op week?

[devine.adon 49]

Well I am sitting in my Hospital bed as I type!! I had the sleeve at around 10:30 am today with my Dr here in Mexico and I want to just say how truly great of an experience I have had here...

First the trip acroos the boarder was get and the hospital was maybe 10 mins across.

Very clean, they are renovating but it's still very clean.

The lab work went great, I am a Medical laboratory technician and I started out as a Phlebotomist so I know all about drawing blood the lady here gets a A++++!!!! Didn't even feel the needle go in!!

The nurse, gave me the IV and hit it perfect the first try, every time I've had an IV in the states it's been hell and they took 4-5 times poking me, but not this lady!!

The Dr himself.... Wonderful does not even start to describe him, he is amazing and so is his assistant Dr! Great Great Great!!! Still not enough but it'll have to do.

The procedure, must have went great bc I was up and walking ASAP!! I was ready to walk but they wouldn't let me at first, but buddy it didn't take long and I've been making laps around the halls! Dr said I was doing super well and beyond his expectations!!

The assistant we started out with this morning is totally the best!!!! She will be back in the am and I glad bc she has literally been wonderful!!!!

No pain, no hunger, nothing but energy!!!!! This describes my feelings best! Seriously proud and extremely happy!!! I would do this 1000 times over!!!! And nope, I'm not asking for pain mess!!!

Can't wait to get home to see my kiddos and start my new wonderful journey in life!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[minniexoxo 34]

Very very happy for u!! May u continue a speedy recovery.

[AmyInOrlando 348]

WOW.... I'm impressed. Yours was the best review I've read in a long time. I'm so happy things are going well for you. I'm really looking forward to the surgery, and pray it goes as smoothly for me. Continue to keep us updated. Welcome to the loser's bench !!!!

[devine.adon 49]

WOW.... I'm impressed. Yours was the best review I've read in a long time. I'm so happy things are going well for you. I'm really looking forward to the surgery' date=' and pray it goes as smoothly for me. Continue to keep us updated. Welcome to the loser's bench !!!![/quote']

Thank you!!!! Oh and I totally understand, I was so nervous after I joined this forum from reading all the "not so hot" posts.. I do understand everyone is different but I'm not on the low BMI list by any means and I'm not no young chick either, I'm almost halfway to 40!

I'm 5 ft 8 in tall and weight 333 lbs. My first goal is to get under 200 lbs, and from there I would like to see 150 lbs then finally anything below 140 would be truly amazing!!!

[buckeye_girl40 203]

Well I am sitting in my Hospital bed as I type!! I had the sleeve at around 10:30 am today with my Dr here in Mexico and I want to just say how truly great of an experience I have had here...

First the trip acroos the boarder was get and the hospital was maybe 10 mins across.

Very clean' date=' they are renovating but it's still very clean.

The lab work went great, I am a Medical laboratory technician and I started out as a Phlebotomist so I know all about drawing blood the lady here gets a A++++!!!! Didn't even feel the needle go in!!

The nurse, gave me the IV and hit it perfect the first try, every time I've had an IV in the states it's been hell and they took 4-5 times poking me, but not this lady!!

The Dr himself.... Wonderful does not even start to describe him, he is amazing and so is his assistant Dr! Great Great Great!!! Still not enough but it'll have to do.

The procedure, must have went great bc I was up and walking ASAP!! I was ready to walk but they wouldn't let me at first, but buddy it didn't take long and I've been making laps around the halls! Dr said I was doing super well and beyond his expectations!!

The assistant we started out with this morning is totally the best!!!! She will be back in the am and I glad bc she has literally been wonderful!!!!

No pain, no hunger, nothing but energy!!!!! This describes my feelings best! Seriously proud and extremely happy!!! I would do this 1000 times over!!!! And nope, I'm not asking for pain mess!!!

Can't wait to get home to see my kiddos and start my new wonderful journey in life!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote']

So happy for you!!!! Welcome to the other side!!

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[AmyInOrlando 348]

Good morning.... How was your first night? Did you sleep well? Any pain? Any gas? Did they start you on ice chips yet? Keep walking.... and keep us posted.

[devine.adon 49]

Good morning.... How was your first night? Did you sleep well? Any pain? Any gas? Did they start you on ice chips yet? Keep walking.... and keep us posted.

I'm still feeling great!! I started I chips yesterday and then moved to sips of Water, the ice chips don't bother me but sometimes the Water is too much!! My nurse Jessica is the best ever!!! We even connected on fb and exchanged numbers! I will miss her greatly! My dr has been in several times to see me and just chatted with us, he's wonderful and so down to earth. The assistant Dr has also been great, frequent stops as well. I feel like I'm being treated like a princess, its truly amazing!! I am having just a tad bit of pain mainly from the bloated belly, I really wish I could pass some gas or a big burp lol sorry for the TMI there but it's the truth!!

I haven't been sick at all and I even got my shower last night. My dr actually said I've bounced back greatly, really even better that most!! So my advice to future sleeves-- get that mindset that you are gonna be one to bounce back easily with little to no pain!! I know I did and it worked!!

I will tell this, my husband didn't tell me but right after surgery I had said I was in a lot of pain (I do not remember any of this) they have me some meds and my nurse said I scared her bc my oxygen levels started dropping and got below 80 and was going down, my dr was right here by my side within seconds and had it all under control, yes it was scary to hear this but it was a comfort to know he was so quick to fix it!!! I'm fine now and it was just my dose of pain meds didn't suite me. I am so thankful for a wonderful nurse and a superb dr!!! I will suggest him for a lifetime!!

Dr Alvarez is the best, I'll stand behind him 100% always!!!! If you plan to go to Mexico this is the man to see!!!! You won't regret it one bit!!

[AmyInOrlando 348]

I'm so glad you're doing so well. I'm in my Dr's waiting room. I have to get my EKG and tell her about my surgery. I think she'll be supportive, but maybe a little apprehensive because it's in Mexico. crap... I just remembered I have to fax the EKG to Susan. I've got to ca. And get the fax number.... Later...

[AmyInOrlando 348]

I'm back... I had to call Susan to get the fax number. My Doc was great !!! She's behind me 100% and I scheduled a follow up appointment with her 6 weeks after my surgery just to touch base and make sure everything's OK. She doesn't anticipate any problems as I'm going into this without many of the co-morbidities that many people have. I gave her Dr. Alvarez's web site information and she's going to check it out. I'm so relieved. It's good to know my Primary Care Dr. is behind me 100%.

[MCM13 87]

We are having surgery with Dr Alvarez on September. I'm curious to know about the drinking Water situation. Do they give you bottled water? Ice chips made from purified water? I don't want to get sick from contaminated water. I know Mexico has been one of the places they tell travelers not to drink the water.