Are there any gastric sleever's who went with Dr Alvarez in Piedras Negras Mexico? If so how was it? I know he is much higher but he does sew over the staples to make sure it doesn't leak. Thanks

I am scheduled with him on Nov 6. So excited!!

Please keep me informed because I'm seriously thinking about getting my gastric sleeve surgery done with Dr Alvarez also.

I was scheduled sept 25 and back out because of nerves. The lady who was having surgery the same day as I was suppose to went through with her surgery. She said she couldn't be happier!! I can not wait!!

I know how you feel. Im kind of scared but I know if I don't get it done I'll regret it for the rest of my life. Plus Dr Alvarez is an excellent surgeon from all of the good reviews I've seen. I'll be going alone because my husband says I shouldn't do it.

My husband is very jealous and thinks I'm going to leave him for another man once I lose the weight. Why he so insecure? I don't even know! Makes me feel like he would rather me stay looking bad so no one else would want me. Crazy ! Let me live and be happy with myself. I'm doing this for me. Not no one else.

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

Thank you

I am scheduled for 10/25, I'm scared but excited at the same time! I'm going alone. I haven't told anyone!

I went to him and had my lapband removed. Waiting for recovery and I plan to go in Feb. for my sleeve. I met up with two ladies who got the sleeve they are doing fantastic. I can honestly tell you that the care couldn't be better! From Susan to Rosie the driver they are all top notch. The dr is wonderful he didn't want to do the sleeve until I healed from the lapband removal. He wants the BEST for us! You won't be disappointed at all. Any questions he emails you back or calls. Check him out on YouTube. Best care I've ever had.

Thank you @@mermaiddreams

I am 22 months out from VSG with Dr. Alvarez. Feel free to PM me with any questions you have. He. is. the. BEST! 

 

I do believe he oversews, but I can't really remember. I have lost 86 lbs since surgery, 104 since the start of my journey. I find that losses with Dr A's sleeves are steady. Not necessarily rapid fast but I am nearly 2 years out and with proper eating an exercise STILL LOSINGlbs and inches. 

 

Dr is on Facebook and he has a private group where he and his Patient Coordinator are available to answer questions as well as his patients. Search for Endobariatric.com in GROUPS. 

My husband is very jealous and thinks I'm going to leave him for another man once I lose the weight. Why he so insecure? I don't even know! Makes me feel like he would rather me stay looking bad so no one else would want me. Crazy ! Let me live and be happy with myself. I'm doing this for me. Not no one else.

This common. I would recommend some marriage counseling before you leave... WLS will not kill a happy marriage but the amount of changes you'll go through post op will illuminate and exacerbate ANY cracks in your relationship. There is a reason the divorce rate amongst WLSers is high. Hubs needs to get his head right before you start on this journey, you need his support and he needs to be a part of this journey@ 

Dr A just published two books. One is the Second Edition of his first Book, Successful Weight Loss with the Gastric Sleeve. The other is  34 Sleeve Patient Stories: The real truth about Gastric Sleeve surgery in Mexico. More info on the Endobariatric website HERE. 

Thank you for your feed back everyone. I really appreciate you all. I love this site!

luckyone5, did you ever have your surgery?