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Question For Dr. Alvarez Patients

Does he use those leg pumps on your calves to prevent blood clots? Does he give you blood thinner? I'm concerned about getting a clot when asleep and all I saw in the paperwork was instructions to move your feet around. Thanks.

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    Sweetsusie, i was right behind you! Lol Good luck with your surgery! You'll have to keep us posted on how you are doing! :)

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    Lol, oh yeah! Sorry I'm kinda quiet, I should've introduced myself. Nice to meet u ;)

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    Oh I love Dr. Kelly and his team! My top 3 picks were Dr. Kelly' date=' Dr. Aceves and Dr. Alvarez! I narrowed it down to Dr. Kelly for several reasons but I liked all of those doctors![/quote']

    Have you had your surgery yet?

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    Lol' date=' oh yeah! Sorry I'm kinda quiet, I should've introduced myself. Nice to meet u ;)[/quote']

    Nice to meet you too!

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