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Guillermo Alvarez
I have researched long and hard to find the right one. I have never heard anything bad about Dr. A. My Gyn Dr. had even heard of him with nothing negative to say. only good. rnrnSusan has been very easy to reach. Always very pleasant talk to. she has been such a wonderful resource. The process has been very easy as well. I've been very pleased so far.rnrnFirst impression of Dr. A?.....smells great :) rnrnHow did my impression change?..... He was very meticulous, caring, giving, down to earth, conscienscous, and very excited about his profession and helping people.rnrnHis office and staff are very nice, staff very helpful.rnrnThere was nothing not to like.rnrnNot to be concerned about having the surgery with him in Mexico. It was all so well worth it. Not even the money being the issue, but the care recieved by Dr. A and his associate physician. rnrnHe did emphasize the importance of aftercare and sticking to the guidelines he had given me. His confidence in my wellbeing at discaharge was very reassurring to me.rnrnI would rate him at 10++++ overall. I would say that his competence as a surgeon educated in this procedure was the most important part to me but he also has one of the best bed side manners I have seen.rnrnSusan called me after I had been discharged to check on me, she has always been great and continues to be.rnrnRosie, well what can you say. She is just as wonderful as can be. Very comforting and makes you feel well taken care of. She has an important part of setting up the hotels, and making sure everyone is picked up at the appropriate times. She coordinates everything very well. rnrnGod bless each and everyone of these people. rnrnUpdate: My one year surgiversary is just around the corner! It has been 11.5 months since my surgery and I couldn't be happier. I have been at goal since around the last of October. I have never felt better. I no longer have any of the problems I previously lived with everyday. My diabetes is completely resolved. I have not had one dose of Insulin since the night of my surgery. My blood pressure is normal with no medication. I weigh 136lbs. I wear a size 6 with some 4's. When I met Dr. A he siad, You are going to be tiny. I never ever thought that would describe me. Now my 15 y/o son calls me tiny. My relationship with my children is better (I am a more active mom), my husband and I are as tightly bound together as ever. rnrnDr. A has always been very easy to talk with. I hear back from him after an email within a couple hours. Speaking as a nurse, this is far different than any physician I have dealt with here in the U.S. I am so thankful and blessed. I would deffinitely do it again if I had to. I never has any complications. Thank you Dr. A!!!!! I am blessed.
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  • Comment by RhondaRoo on 4/7/08 2:36 am
    Jackie, thinking of you and praying for you now. Hope yours is a quick and speedy recovery. RhondaRoo
  • Comment by faufins on 4/6/08 9:20 pm
    You Go Girl! This the the start of your new life!
  • Comment by Hope101 on 4/6/08 8:49 pm
    Congratulations, Jackie! Wishing you all the best tomorrow!
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18 months!!
on October 3, 2009 10:09 pm
I can not believe it has been this long!!  I guess i have just been so busy with my life. I now know why they want you to be psychologically healthy when you start your journey. Of course, we all want to be mentally healthy and prepared all of the time but as we go on this journey so many things change.  Your feelings about yourself, old and new, actual and perceived, reality and desire, they never seem to quite meet. What you think about yourself and how others see you, these are true challenges.

Now, with that said, we need to be mentally strong for the everyday challenges that life brings. Those challenges just don't stop because I am on "my journey"! Oh no, they keep coming!! Children growing up becoming their own person, 12 turning 13 y/o, 15 turning 16 y/o, failing Ag class, girls teasing you because you don't look just like they do, girls are not interested in me "I'll never have a girlfriend"...... Husband with two job changes ... better finances/worse finances... save save save..... spend spend spend.... dog dies ... like your own child.... best friend tired of your mood swings...... whew... I think I am mentally exhausted!  Life keeps coming.

Thank you Jesus!!!!  
Life keeps coming  thanks to God, my surgeon, this surgery and my family.  I am here and I am ready for life. I am now at a steady 138-142lbs. I no longer have any problems with Diabetes or Hypertension and any medications for those diseases.                      I am well!!  I   AM   WELL!!!!!!!!         (mentally too!!)  in my opinion!
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4 months and counting!!
on August 5, 2008 10:05 am
Yep, it has been 4 months. I can't believe it. I still feel really good. None of the health problems have returned. That is my blessing. 50lbs!! WOW!!  Feels really good. I am wearing size 10;s and 8's. I actually have been in a size 6 Old Navy jeans (maybe made bigger or something). Of course all the extra skin is gross. But I already have plans on taking care of that later.   Will try really hard to keep updating. This has been such a wonderful journey. Thank you God, my family, Dr. Alvarez, and my retirement plan.
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Three months out!! What a celebration Happy...
on July 5, 2008 1:29 am

I really love my sleev.  I am just getting the hang of how it works. but in the 3 days shy of 3 months i have lost 45 lbs.  Am I happy? Well yes I am.  I really don't see it in me as much as what others see.  I have had some things at work that has kept me busier so my exercise has been flailing somewhat.  But I am trying to get back on track.   I am wearring a size8 now. whoohoo!!! I had origionally thought my goal weight should be about 150.  but then I thought it would be great if I can get to 135. so I'll try.     Thanks for listening.  jac

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The big 2 mth anniverssary!!!!
on June 8, 2008 9:22 pm
Happpy, Oh Gosh yes am I happy.  I go through these terrible long stalls then out of the blue they are over, I am thanking Jesus at that point,  I think it is just going to be a part of my normal routine. I have a wonderfully brilliant and fun weekend with my best friend vicki and her boys. Like I have said before, she is my biggest support. we really  had  a good time just hangout aroung the house , baking in the pool, watching the kids, and just having alot of time to catch up on things we don't always get to talk about. I just love her No no beer for me, but she was able to come up with a concoxtion that worked. No carbonation, can sip it. worked well, lemonaide mixed with berry pucker and ice, all crushed together like a margarita.  was Wonderful!!  She loves me.  
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6 Weeks out!!
on May 19, 2008 12:40 pm
20 Year Reunion.  OMG!! I am 6 weeks out and my 20 yr high school reunion is this week end.  I have lost 27 lbs!! I feel really good other than the night shift issues. My protein shakes are starting to cause me some issues. I drink it then get stomach cramps then diarrhea.  So now I am not sure how to get all of the pretein in. I am going to the health food store tomorrow. I can't believe how much I have lost. I can't wait to see where I am at 2 months out.
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My story really does not start until after I married the man of my dreams. We had a baby in 1992. He was stillborn and we became pregnant again and had another baby in 1993. He was a healthy 9# 3oz wonderful boy. After the 2 pregnancies I went from 150lbs to 226lbs.  I had depression after my 2nd son because i had not grieved appropriately from my first son.  My honeyman has always placed me on a pedastool and does many things for me. He is a wonderful husband but I have become very dependent on him.  I have become lazy and don't take care of things as I should.  During my second pregnancy I became diabetic.  I now am so insulin resistant it takes massive amounts of insulin to control my blood sugars. I take a new med called Byetta. It works better but does make me very nauseated.  In the mean time, I did have a daughter in 1996. She is just like me (scarey).  I have begun to think less and less of myself.  The only thing that I feel I am good at is my job.  I don't let me feelings about my health, weight, or self dislike effect my job.  I am a registered nurse.  I have been for 16 years.  I am a shift manager in a womens center.  I have never had insurance that would cover any of these surgeries. Even though I have comorbidities.  High blood pressure - Altace, High cholesterol - Vytorin, Diabetes - Byetta & Lantus insulin.  Now I think I have enough money in my retirement to withdraw out to help cover the procedure.  I am wanting the gastric sleeve.  Any feedback I can get I appreciate it.