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TheCurvyJones    721

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I will be sleeved by Dr Alvarez on 12/21... 35 days from today! Reading these glowing reviews gives me so much comfort. I have never had surgery before so I am nervous about everything-- the pain, the nausea, going under, coming out, the gas, the entire experience. At the same time I am ANXIOUS and just ready to get to post op already.

I think a great benefit is that I have been a lowcarber for years, lots of paleo eating as of late. I'm just flabbergasted at how I can eat so clean but still lose so little and feel like I am fighting for every single ounce and the SECOND I put something into my mouth that is off plan, i bloat up. Ridic! I'm ready for this! I'm ready for my good choices and hard work to actually produce some results.

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TheNewSusie    471

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I will be sleeved by Dr Alvarez on 12/21... 35 days from today! Reading these glowing reviews gives me so much comfort. I have never had surgery before so I am nervous about everything-- the pain' date=' the nausea, going under, coming out, the gas, the entire experience. At the same time I am ANXIOUS and just ready to get to post op already.

I think a great benefit is that I have been a lowcarber for years, lots of paleo eating as of late. I'm just flabbergasted at how I can eat so clean but still lose so little and feel like I am fighting for every single ounce and the SECOND I put something into my mouth that is off plan, i bloat up. Ridic! I'm ready for this! I'm ready for my good choices and hard work to actually produce some results.[/quote']

U will do great, u chose well , he will take care of as well as his staff. Good luck to u

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buckeye_girl40    203

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I'm in Eagle Pass.... Rosie will be here at 7:20 a.m. A little nervous but more excited! ! Can't believe it's finally happening.... I will update when I can.

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funinthesun00    154

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I'm in Eagle Pass.... Rosie will be here at 7:20 a.m. A little nervous but more excited! ! Can't believe it's finally happening.... I will update when I can.

How was the drive to Eagle Pass? I'm so excited for you. I will be in your shoes in 7 weeks. I am getting sleeved on a Friday too. I hope you rest well tonight! Good luck tomorrow!

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buckeye_girl40    203

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hi ,

the drive wasn't that bad.... good luck to ya :D

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pappabear    4

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Just wanted to say thanks to all of Dr A's patients. Your posts have been a comfort. After fighting my weight for 40 years I am scheduled for 1/19. Starting a pre-op diet now and working with PCP. He said the better shape and cleaner diet I have had before diet the better results and better recovery I will have. Good luck everybody!

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buckeye_girl40    203

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Just wanted to say thanks to all of Dr A's patients. Your posts have been a comfort. After fighting my weight for 40 years I am scheduled for 1/19. Starting a pre-op diet now and working with PCP. He said the better shape and cleaner diet I have had before diet the better results and better recovery I will have. Good luck everybody!

Good luck on your journey pappabear! You have chosen your surgeon well.... Both him and his staff are wonderful.

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littlehope126    34

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I'm at the airport now, on my way to San Antonio to meet Rosie. Surgery is tomorrow. I'm so psyched!!! I can't wait to meet Dr. Alvarez

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allnewme    262

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So very excited for all you new (and soon to be) sleevers! While the first few days are tough, the days get better quickly. I am four months out today and I feel GREAT! Dr. A is an amazing surgeon and he will truly take good care of you!

Tennis, you will be sleeved before you know it!

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superstartover    101

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I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. Alverez on January 18th. I just mailed in my deposit yesterday. I am so nervous and so excited at the same time. I am hoping for a permanent solution to the ups and downs I have had over the last 20 years! I decided to start losing weight in September at 205lbs. I am 5'2", so that's a bmi of 37.5. I have lost 22 lbs and am down to 183, now my bmi is just above 33. I already feel so much better. It's hard to imagine getting to a "normal" bmi. Dr. Alvarez seems awesome and even though I am really nervous about my surgery, I feel good about my choice of surgeons!

Your in a

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rosemaryb    4

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How is everyone doing now? Still researching doctors and options but Dr A is at the top of my list.

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TheCurvyJones    721

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Fab. I love Dr A, he's always available online, does a lot for his patients. Have had zero complications or issues. LOVE my sleeve.

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sbarbiegirl    109

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I was just sleeved with Dr. A on Sept 27, 2013. Everything went great. I'm already back to work and feel great. I lost 15 pounds my 1st week. Recovery was easier than expected.

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buckeye_girl40    203

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How is everyone doing now? Still researching doctors and options but Dr A is at the top of my list.
I'm doing great !!! Couldn't have asked for a better surgeon and staff .... As of today I am 97 lbs down and 15 more lbs till I hit my goal !!!!

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buckeye_girl40    203

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On another note.... Are any of you going to the patient reunion next month in Memphis??? Would be great to meet ya'll in person !!!

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