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To wear a size 8 in Jeans

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Achieve a normal BMI

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to be sucessful in weight loss and lead a healthier happier life

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Lose 100 lbs within 6 months Post Op

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To lose 20 Pounds the first Month post op

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Surgeon Testimonial

Guillermo Alvarez M.D.
Ok even after all of the wonderful things everyone has said about Dr. Alvarez...and even after the fact that I could not find anything negative on this man...I finally made my way to Mexico to find out for myself about this experience....and I have to say...Dr. Alvarez was all everyone said and then some...This surgeon rocks! Wonderful personality...extremely professional...a true leader in his field...he is unlike any doctor or surgeon I have encountered here in the States...and I am a nurse and have encountered many doctors. Dr. Alvarez genuinely cares...he has a heart of gold and loves his job and you can tell he really cares about you and your outcome. I cannot remember a doctor ever giving me a hug!!I was impressed with everything from his surgical expertise to his bedside manner. I will be talking about this experience for some time to come. Dr. A also wants to know how we are coming along and says he stays close with all of his patients. If you ever need him post op he says to call or email....Susan his coordinator is wonderful...when Dr. Alvarez is not available..Susan will always answer any question we have...She is a true gem...love her to death!
Heck I am not even home yet...and writing all of this...that is how good I feel and I am three days post op! I just took a 2-3 mile San Antonio River Walk hike! I feel great...Thankyou so much Dr. Alvarez!!
At 1 week post op...I have no regrets:-) I have lost 8 lbs now and feel better then ever. I had fibromyalgia symptoms for years now..always waxing and waning...since surgery all of my fibro symptoms have dissappeared...if any of you have fibromyalgia you know what I mean...that aching heavy feels like you are walking upstairs all of the time is completely gone and so is the fog that comes with it. What a wonderful side effect that this surgery had on me. I will be forever grateful to Dr. Alvarez.
If anyone is at all skeptical about going to Mexico...please don't be...You will be extremely well taken care of there and in excellent hands of one of the worlds best bariatric surgeons!
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  • Comment by Storygram on 8/27/07 2:40 pm
    Hope everything goes well with your surgery Sheri. I will be thinking of you.... not too long and you will be on a wonderful new path! Christine
  • Comment by judyanne on 8/25/07 10:13 am
    Tuesday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench!
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