I am interested in hearing from patients of Dr. Alvarez, I'd like to hear about your experiences before, durning and after... Also anything else you might think would be helpful.. I am scheduled for 7/13 and also wonder if the other patient scheduled for the same day as me happens to be on here from my understanding he only does two sleeves per day.. TIA

I hope you're doing better:) I'm so sorry things didn't go more smoothly. Please update us on how you are doing.

Well I am now 5 days post op and unfortunately for me it did not go so easy. I developed a large hematoma (bleed) at one of the incisions so ended up spending an extra day in the hospital and with quite a bit of pain. We are still at the hotel across the border in TX and will probably stay for another several days as there is no way I feel that I am ready to travel back home. I am still having quite a bit of pain, a low grade fever and my abdomen remains very swollen and is completely bruised from the blood leaking under the skin.

The staff at the hospital were fine, the hospital was clean and nurses were competent. Dr Alvarez and his staff were all amazing and came in to check on me at least 3 times a day. Even now at the hotel he and his staff are in contact.

I will continue to update as things progress.

Well I am now 5 days post op and unfortunately for me it did not go so easy. I developed a large hematoma (bleed) at one of the incisions so ended up spending an extra day in the hospital and with quite a bit of pain. We are still at the hotel across the border in TX and will probably stay for another several days as there is no way I feel that I am ready to travel back home. I am still having quite a bit of pain' date=' a low grade fever and my abdomen remains very swollen and is completely bruised from the blood leaking under the skin.

The staff at the hospital were fine, the hospital was clean and nurses were competent. Dr Alvarez and his staff were all amazing and came in to check on me at least 3 times a day. Even now at the hotel he and his staff are in contact.

I will continue to update as things progress.[/quote']

Sorry to hear that Hope you're well enough to travel soon. Nothing like your own bed and house to comfort you when you're back. Hang in there.

I just want to add.... Dr. Alvarez mentioned on his radio show last night that he doesn't like the phrase "customer service". He doesn't think of his Patient's as "customers". He thinks of us as "family". I really believe he is sincere about this. He shows a great deal of care and concern about us, not only during surgery, but long after. He has "reunions" to be able to stay in contact with us. I really believe he wants to see us all be successful. It's not a marketing ploy.

I just want to add.... Dr. Alvarez mentioned on his radio show last night that he doesn't like the phrase "customer service". He doesn't think of his Patient's as "customers". He thinks of us as "family". I really believe he is sincere about this. He shows a great deal of care and concern about us' date=' not only during surgery, but long after. He has "reunions" to be able to stay in contact with us. I really believe he wants to see us all be successful. It's not a marketing ploy.[/quote']

What radio show?

Mondays at 7or8 on imfx or something

Are any if you guys going to the patient reunion on November 2nd? It's in Memphis

Are any if you guys going to the patient reunion on November 2nd? It's in Memphis

I hadn't heard of this and don't really know what they do at the reunion? do you? would love to better understand details.

It's a get together for all of his patients... He gives a seminar, there's food and dancing from what I hear. It's being held at the Embassy Suites in Memphis. You can go on his website for more info

Dr. Alvarez and his staff are amazing. I was sleeved on 5/31 and was overwhelmed by the support and care I received (and am still receiving post-op). I had absolutely no pain or sickness - they were always on top on meds to make sure I was comfy. No issues with traveling to/from Mexico' date=' it was a breeze. Hospital room was recently updated and was a good size for me and hubby. The hospital is being renovated on some floors, but wasn't an issue noise-wise or otherwise.

Wouldnt trade my experience, even if money was no object,

I am hopefully going to type up my story this weekend. Feel free to msg me with questions.[/quote']

My dr is Alvarez and I am going in Nov. how are you doing now? Getting nervous here lol. How have the life changes been

@greersc--I am scheduled Nov 7.

@greersc--I am scheduled Nov 7.

You will love him. Great experience!!

Yay!! Thank you...just getting a little nervous...

It's a get together for all of his patients... He gives a seminar' date=' there's food and dancing from what I hear. It's being held at the Embassy Suites in Memphis. You can go on his website for more info[/quote'] I missed the reunion this year because we are preparing to move, but I plan to make it there next year. I hear they are fun.

Do not be nervous about surgery, it is pretty quick and the pain is very bearable. Dr. A and his staff will take great care of you and you will be amazed at how little pain there is. My 24 year old daughter had never had a surgery and she breezed right through it

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I missed the reunion this year because we are preparing to move' date=' but I plan to make it there next year. I hear they are fun. Do not be nervous about surgery, it is pretty quick and the pain is very bearable. Dr. A and his staff will take great care of you and you will be amazed at how little pain there is. My 24 year old daughter had never had a surgery and she breezed right through it [/quote'] had a blast at the reunion!!! Sorry you couldn't make it. Looking forward to meeting you there next year!!!

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Thank you all new me. I am so worried about the hair thing. And I don't want to look unhealthy