Hey can anyone tell me about Dr Alvarez? He seems to be priced really well, and free fills for life.:help:

just wondering how everyone is doing so far banded by dr a

I had a second fill yesterday total of 6cc in VG band that holds 10cc I feel the same a little fuller faster but that is all. Not loosing but not gaining.

How are you doing have you had a fill yet?

Hi - I am new to the board and am in the process of getting approved to get banded.

I am very concerned about the placement of the port because I am so short. I am only 5'1" and I have a very short torso (but long legs, go figure..). I also have a very large chest. I am a 36F so I HAVE to wear an underwire bra or I look like a freak and I bounce around.

I am so concerned on where they will put my port. Where did Dr. Alvarez put your ports?

Thanks

J

I can't tell you how much it means to me to be able to read your stories and posts!! As, I am a neebie who lives in Texas and can drive there and trying to save the money ( Over Half Way). I nearly started to cry ( yes, men cry ) because, I want my life back and want to quit being a slave to food!! Everyone here is very brave and very helpful. How much was your Packages Less Air if you don' mind?

Bard

I have a low bmi and I can not feel my port it is right above my belly button.

7900 for Alverez that was for an Inmed band the Johnson and Johnson may be less

How are you doing with your band? I am getting another fill this weekend that will be 9cc total for me I am down to 158!!!

Nan

That is fabulous! I am glad you are doing well! I am scheduled with Dr.A on April 5 and I am getting so nervous!

He seems to have one of the longest "clear liquid" requirements that I have seen. Any advice or suggestions on how to get through a whole week of Clear Liquids.

Also, any advice about the hospital or any of that stuff?

I really appreciate it!

Thanks

Jes

Edited March 24, 200818 yr by southerngirltx

Hello, I am so glad to read your note. I will be banded by Dr. Alvarez on May 9, 2008. I have heard good things about him. Your note is comforting.

I'm scheduled for my surgery with Dr. A on June 13th and have sent off my 1,000 deposit check. I don't have my materials yet and am curious as to what the 2 week pre-op liquid diet consists of. I have already stocked up on protein powders and drinks, so I really hope that's part of the plan. So, if you had surgery with Dr. Alvarez, what did you eat/drink pre-op

I drank Carnation a lot, it was the only liquid food I could stand, but do try to tolerate other ones if you can since they offer more protein! have fun and I will be seeing Dr A on the 7th for a fill, hes a great guy!

I drank Carnation a lot, it was the only liquid food I could stand, but do try to tolerate other ones if you can since they offer more protein! have fun and I will be seeing Dr A on the 7th for a fill, hes a great guy!

So is it a full liquid diet or clear fluids? Susan is on vacation until Wednesday I think.

I didn't have a pre-op diet, I think it depends on your BMI if you have to do anything pre-op. You will be very happy with Dr. A. His staff is very kind and that helps with the jitters! Good luck! Any other questions, please let me know.

The first week post op is clear liquids. The 2nd week is full liquids, (yogart smoothies, etc). I am on my 3rd week post op right now and I"m on foods that are textured like mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, etc.

The 2 week pre op (which I did) is just liquids, not clear. I ate egg drop soup for lunch and that was actually satisfying. and carnation for breakfast and dinner. I did take some broth to work in case I got hungry (which the first few days of the pre-op you will) but then it gradually goes away. Its a nice feeling! I lost 20 pounds in that 2 weeks!!!! Good Luck!!!!!