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Guillermo Alvarez
I haven't talked to Dr. Alvarez yet, but I have talked to Susan, and she is wonderful! She has been his patient, so if she has been there, done that AND works for him---that says a lot in my book! Maybe I could work for him? MMM, that would mean moving, so maybe not. I HATE to move :) rnrnrnOk, I have had surgery. Dr. A is very nice, as is his associate. I loved his nurse and Rosie was great too. Susan is the bestest ever! (As tigger would say). Dr. is caring, compassionate, hard working, and all around a good guy. I have lost 5 pounds in the first week, which is less than I thought, but hey, I am glad with anything. I hope that after my body \"de-shocks\" from the surgery that I will be on the downslide hill even more.rnrnThe rooms were nice(but needed new/better mattress for the hospital bed). Facility was in an older building and had more \"old fashioned medical things\" such as nurses with white uniforms and caps--but very caring and always there to help if needed. I always saw someone cleaning and it was very quiet at night so I could sleep, which is different than my hospital stays in the US.rnrnDr. A or his associate checked on me at least 4 times a day and his nurse that many also. My dad was in the hospital for a month and you MAY see the doctor once a day, and except CVICU, you only saw a nurse when you pushed the button.rnrnThe only bad thing was my IV. The anes. doctor had a rough time getting it to go right...I think after the 4th or 5th and three different spots on my arm, he got it.rnrnDr. A is great! I hope the sleeve is the bestest thing ever! It hasn't been a hard surgery or recovery.
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  • Comment by Tina B. on 12/7/08 12:00 pm
    Best of luck with your surgery, Nicole!! I enjoy reading your posts and look forward to reading more! I'm a week behind you (Dr. Aceves, though)...... xoxo
  • Comment by Amaythyst on 12/7/08 7:54 am
    I hope you have a uneventful surgery and a smooth, pain-free, swift recovery! Welcome to the loser's bench!!
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A bit more info
posted on 10/19/08 10:58 am
I did get partial financing through another company.  My husband offered to get his 401K money out for my surgery.  I didn't want him to, but he said, yes...your health is important and you have always needed some help.  His insurance doesn't cover it and neither would have insurance through the school if we had it.  Needless to say, I love my hubby!

I am just now trying to get things together before I have my surgery.  Bought plane tickets, sent a down payment for surgery, done my will, my mom is taking off and coming down to take care of the kids, got extra shampoo, toliet paper, etc. going on.

Well, I have a 6 weeks to go and I just want it to be here!


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