Does anyone know why Dr A doesn't do a EKG?

He asks your PCP to do one for you. They want to figure out if there are any problems BEFORE you show up in Mexico. It was part of our screening process.

He asks your PCP to do one for you. They want to figure out if there are any problems BEFORE you show up in Mexico. It was part of our screening process.

Thank u. R there other tests I should do with primary dr before I go to Dr Alvarez?

Thank u. R there other tests I should do with primary dr before I go to Dr Alvarez?

Our primary wanted a complete blood work up, cholesterol, Vitamins, thyroid etc. Dr. Alvarez didn't need any of this from us. Once you fill out the papers Susan sends you, it's a very smooth process, and they fell you exactly what they need when. If, after looking at your charts, he wants you to do some tests, they will let you know. They're very organized.

Oh so Susan will request from me the test I need prior to surgery? Thank u for helping did u have surgery with Dr A.

Oh so Susan will request from me the test I need prior to surgery? Thank u for helping did u have surgery with Dr A.

Yes she will. They send you a whole big packet of paperwork and honestly if you read it all, you will be better prepared than a lot of people here who have had surgery in the States, but weren't given good directions on what to do after the surgery.

I did have surgery with Dr Alvarez. My husband and I were both sleeved on 8/2 by him. He and his staff are amazing. Most of us had virtually no pain with him, no drains, no leak tests where you drink nasty stuff (they do 2 of them while you are unconscious) and it was a great experience! I wrote a review of it if you want to search for it, that gives details on how it all works.

You will do great, don't worry about the surgery side of things.

Oh thank u so much. I am so very scared about the whole process. Could u please tell me how I can read that info u put out?

Oh thank u so much. I am so very scared about the whole process. Could u please tell me how I can read that info u put out?

Here you go:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/89982-our-experience-with-dr-guillermo-alvarez-in-piedras-negras/page__hl__%2Bpiedras+%2Bnegras

Oh thank u so much. I truly appreciate it. If u don't mind I may have some other questions?

Oh thank u so much. I truly appreciate it. If u don't mind I may have some other questions?

Of course! Feel free to PM me. If you are on the computer and can find my blog, I also posted about the first 8 days. The first three are in the hospital I think, so that will give you more details.

Hi my surgery with DR A is September 27. I thought I too needed an EKG from seeing other post. I got all of my final paperwork and Susan says I do not need one. I think it might depend on your age. Someone else told me over 40 but I didn't hear that from Susan so I'm not sure. I am just starting my 30 day pre op liquid diet. I'm on day 5 already. It's hard but getting easier.

Hey gamergirl thanks for that link to the blog. I getting nervous about going to Mexico and leaving the states.

Hi my surgery with DR A is September 27. I thought I too needed an EKG from seeing other post. I got all of my final paperwork and Susan says I do not need one. I think it might depend on your age. Someone else told me over 40 but I didn't hear that from Susan so I'm not sure. I am just starting my 30 day pre op liquid diet. I'm on day 5 already. It's hard but getting easier.

That may be possible. I am 47 and my husband is 60 and we both needed an EKG.