"What a wonderful experience this was. Dr. Alvaraz and his staff are wonderful. Im a RN from Montana and was very leary about surgery in Mexico. The fears of safety, infections and complications, language barrier, were huge concerns. All my questions were answered within 12-24 hours by Susan or Dr. Alvaraz himself before I arrived. What a shocker to have a MD accutually communicate with a potential patient!!! From the time I got off the plane in San Antonio until I returned to San Antonio, I felt completely well taken care of and in very safe and compentent hands. All my questions pre-operatively were answered in person by Dr. Alvaraz. I am an Infection Control nurse and of course I had my concerns. What a bunch of wasted energy. The nursing staff were so professional. They wore the white nursing uniform and even their hats. When I got back to work I realized that the US nursing profession could use a wake up call about professional dress. What we wear almost looks trashy. I received visits by Dr. Alvaraz and his assistants, at least twice a day. During my hospital stay we were allowed to walk around the area. Again no fears, felt very safe, and people were very friendy. Since I have been back I have received e-mails from Dr. Alvaraz weekly. He readily answers any questions. My recovery has gone very well and I have found the post-op book authored by Dr. Alvaraz to be very helpful. I have recommened Dr. Alvaraz and the VSG procedure to many of my family and friends. I am so thrilled already with my progress. 30#, 2 dress sizes, and best of all am off of one of my B/P meds already. (1month out) It is an adjustment but soooo worth it. Thank you Dr. Alvaraz and your staff."
