Lovingme1st

I will fill you in every step of the way!!

Ok this was my experience: I had surgery in TJ Mexico (best decision ever for me)! On Friday 9/5/14 I arrived to San Diego and taken to TJ Marriott then later we did a group tour which was great and met post op patients, had surgery 9/6/14 with 2 others that day, it was at a med spa hospital wow very upscale and got VIP treatment even my husband loved the service (they spoiled him)! Had surgery around 9:30am and dont really know what time I got out my husband says about 1.5 hours and woke up with blankets on me in a recoop. area didn't really feel pain or anything just needed to cough (sore throat) a few hours later was put in a private room and asked if I wanted to walk or felt ready I did about 5 -10 min then sat down on bed a bit laid and walked around off and on that night but did feel like I want to vomit but it was actually gas (burps) what helped me was ice chips when I had little moister in mouth I burped and it helped. Next morning they took me to 2 level to be were my husband slept (look like a modern NY style hotel room) that whole day I walked sat out in the center entailment/lunch room with out patients and chatted a bit or watched movies but mainly walk or sit on my room watching tv on lounge chair. Nurses changed my bandages after my shower and had some good broths and juice, really taken care of and felt comfortable. Next day early 9am got my leak test and all was great! I felt little sore I won't deny that but no pain at all I could stand. We then by my request we taken back to San Diego were we rented a car and did tourist thing went to beaches and to a great Phò shop for my broth (yumm)! Flew back next morning to Dallas and I am now 7 days post op and feeling good although I did leave work early cause my office chair is hard to move in! Last night I walked 1 mile and night before also but felt lots of gas release which helped me sleep perfect all night for the first time since op.
Dr. Alejandro Lopez and team are so worth it even if a little (not much) pricier then the others but can't compare his new Med Spa location to anyone else's! Going back to this Med Spa for Mommy makeover for certain! I'm still on liquids but maybe mid week will phase off the next stage! I'm getting about 30-40 oz of Water and 40-50 of Protein! Taking liquid vitamins (iron, Calcium, multi, B and D). So wish I had done this years ago I'm just happy I stop believing I loved my self just as I was although inside me hated when I saw weight restrictions stopping me from enjoying fun with my son and husband! :-)

Yay, congrats! I am having surgery on September 24th. I keep alternating between excited and very nervous. But there's no backing out now. I have jumped through way too many hoops.
I'm happy to be part of a support group. I saw a thread for a group that all had surgery the same week and they kept posting for a few months after with weight loss updates, etc. I thought it might be a good idea for everyone having surgery the week of September 22nd. Having a thread for everyone having surgery the same month gets really big and overwhelming.

That is great! I have not received my preop diet yet. I was told I will have a one week preop diet.

My surgery is schedule for sept 26!

My surgery is set for Sept 26 with Dr Alvarez! I am so scared! I have times of being super excited and wish I was doing it today and then I have times of being so scared and thinking I am being so selfish!
I need to exercise more ! Eat better!! Fix it in my own!! Ugh!!

My surgery is set for Sept 26 with Dr Alvarez! I am so scared! I have times of being super excited and wish I was doing it today and then I have times of being so scared and thinking I am being so selfish!
I need to exercise more ! Eat better!! Fix it in my own!! Ugh!!

I had my surgery done with Dr. Alvarez on July 8th! I am down 29.1 lbs and doing great. I went there after seeing how successful my sister and her mother-in-law's surgery had been. He is a top notch guy with quality staff. I would recommend to anyone!

I Have set my surgery date for Sept 25 with Dr Alvarez. I go from being so excited to scared to death!! They what it's are killing me!! Anyone else set for that date? I need someone to relate with!

If you don't mind me asking what price was quotes to you and what was the actual cost of the sleeve?

My insurance (Aetna) did not require a specific weight loss, but I was not allowed to gain any weight during my 3-month nutritional/exercise plan. I was already losing weight before I started the plan, so I just continued with what I was doing: cutting down calories and adding strength + cardio.
I'm now starting my two-week protein-shake pre-op diet and I've lost 55 lbs since mid-January. I lowered my total net calorie to about 1300 a day (plus exercise) a few months back and I'm feeling really good and not too worried about the shakes. If I do get really hungry I'll have some non-starchy veggies or Egg Beaters. The point of the pre-op diet is to shrink the liver, so limiting fat is the key.

You will do great. 10 months out today with my surgery from Dr Alvarez. I'm down 156 pounds and still losing. I can't thank him enough.

I'm so glad you posted this! I'm getting sleeved with Dr Alvarez on Tuesday, and I'm totally excited/nervous about it. Thank you!

Pegsbored,
After much research we both( my Fiancé and I ) used Dr. A. He is all that he says he is and MORE!!!!!
We are both ICU nurses here in Texas and wouldn't let some of the surgeons here touch us or even our dog with a ten foot pole. Hehehe
We had our surgery on march 15th, 2014 and as of today I am at goal.!!!!!!
If you want pictures let me know-- Dr. A has probably been the best experience I have ever gone through in my entire life!!!
Starting weight 285-290.
Today's weight- 205 !!!!
We are also in his next book coming out soon in the testimonials section.

Oh and I forgot to tell you that the violence and everything that you hear about is more so and probably in Juarez or any of the other border towns but Piedras Negras is pretty calm and plus you don't ever have to worry, they come over the border pick you up at the holiday inn express that they put you at and take you directly back over the border straight into the hospital which is less than a mile from the Border......it was absolutely an AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!!
BECAUSE I HAD THE SAME CONCERNS YOU HAVE!!!