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Zattanna1
Sweetwater, TX
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Dr. Alvarez and his team were amazing from the get go! He has a great bedside manner and totally handsome. I have been in the medical field of work for 20 years and I am thoroughly impressed with this Dr. AND his staff. Everything was gone over completely which left me with no questions before-during-or after. I seriously have nothing negative to say... How many doctors can you say that about? On a scale of 1-10, I give Dr. Alvarez and his staff a 9.9 because no one gets a ten without a miracle...LOL. Posted on 11/18/2009 |
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athenapond
Henderson, TX
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Well, after reading and re-reading about 300 testamonials I can only hope that Dr. Alvarez is as wonderful as his reputation is...especially his surgical skills and expertise. My surgery is only 6 days away and I get butterflies every time I think of it...I know it is the right decision but as an O.R. nurse for 16 years now I pray no "intraoperative" incident occurs and if it does everyone is trained and prepared to handle it. Scared but excited...okay...I am 1 day post op now and Dr. Alvarez is the bomb! He is the best and has constantly checked on me just as I read would happen. The nurses at this small hospital are so incredibly attentive and literally "Johnny on the Spot" when you need anything at all. The surgical experience from a patient's perspective is positive and top-notch... [Click here for more] all the way.
Posted on 11/14/2009 |
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Kearneyator
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I have had a fantastic experience in going to Dr. Alvarez.
His coordinator Susan has been extremely helpful and prompt whenever I've emailed her with a question.
We were picked up in San Antonio and driven to Eagle Pass, TX to spend the night before the surgery. On the day of surgery we were picked up again and taken across the border to Dr. Alvarez's office to meet with him and his assistant.
Dr. Alvarez is the most charismatic and genuine doctor I've ever dealt with. He cares about improving your quality of life.
After meeting with Dr. Alvarez I was taken to the lab to have blood drawn and get a chest x-ray.
About two hours later I was on my way to surgery and honestly don't remember a thing until much later that afternoon.
When I woke up in my room there was... [Click here for more] no pain or nausea (I never experienced either). I was out of the bed within a couple hours and walking the halls.
The most impressive thing for me was that Dr. Alvarez and his assistant both checked on me a couple each day. I have never seen that level of personal care here in the States.
Two days after the surgery we were driven back to San Antonio and I actually felt good enough to go down to the river walk for a few hours with my wife.
The only negative thing I have to say is that since I don't speak Spanish, there wasn't a whole lot to watch on TV. I'll live.
I would recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone I know who is interested in having weight loss surgery.
Posted on 11/12/2009 |
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Christinemomof4
Burford, ON, Canada
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Dr Alvarez is a wonderful man and very warm and caring. I can tell he cares about his patients. Its weird when I first met him it was like I was seeing a old friend. I researched him for about a year and I could never find anything bad about this man. His patients love him because he is the BEST DOCTOR. I have never flew anywhere in my life so flying to Mexico for surgery was very scarey for me. But the day I was to leave on my adventure I was more scared of flying then heading to Mexico. Susan sent me instructions of where I was going and step by step guide and I followed it and when I finally got to the hospiital to meet Dr Alvarez everything happened pretty fast from there. His staff was very professional and friendly. Dr Alvarez was amazing he really is and I always felt like... [Click here for more] I was in good hands never once did I feel like I made a wrong decision. If I could do it all over again I would in a heart beat. The hotels where I stayed on my way to him were top notch and were 5 stars all the way. And they took care of these which were great cause I thought I had to pay. Dr Alvarez and his staff are amazing and if you are considering this operation then flying to mexico to have the operation is the greatest decision you can make. You are in great hands with him. God Bless you on your adventure and god bless Dr alvarez for being such a wonderful gift to his patients.
Posted on 11/12/2009 |
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Madison S.
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My first impression of Dr.Alvarez was that he looked very debonair. He dressed very professional and he is very sincere and my first impression of him never changed. Dr.Alvarez's office is very modern and he staff was nice. There was not anything that I disliked about Dr.A, his office, staff, etc. I really enjoyed my experience and wouldnt change anything about it if I could. Dr.A and his assistant Dr.Rosales did a great job informing me how to take care of myself. Not to mention that Susan (the patient coordinator) sends you tons of paperwork that you have at hand if necessary. The risks of the surgery are simply laid out. I would rate Dr. Alvarez on a 1-10 scale with 1 being the lowest as a 10. I would also rate Dr.Rosales as a 10. There surgical competence and beside manner are... [Click here for more] both great. When I told people that I was going to Mexico to have this surgery they were skeptical but I was never worried. From the moment I chose Dr.A I was confident in his abilities and I am so glad that I chose him to have my surgery. Dr.Alvarez is a great surgeon and I am so glad that I chose him to help me begin my journey with weightloss!
Posted on 11/02/2009 |
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37Carla
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Dr. Alvarez is fantastic. I do not regret my decision to have weight loss surgery. My surgery was on Oct. 9th and I had no complications at all. I was hesitant at first to have this surgery done and then on top of that to have it done in Mexico. I did not know what to expect. I live across the border and when I saw that people from all over the world come to Piedras to have this procedure done with Dr. Alavrez, I realized that my fears were what were holding me back from making what has become the best decision I have made in my life. My first impression of Dr. Alvarez was that he truly cares for his patients and he gave my family and me all the information that we needed. His office staff and his coordinator Susan are the best. Very supportive and always positive and willing... [Click here for more] to help. My stay at the hospital was only for a little over 24 hours. The staff were very professional I have no complaints. My follow-up appointments with Dr. Alvarez have been very beneficial and he is so so supportive and positive. His aftercare program is very helpful. I feel so fotunate to have this tremendous doctor live just minutes away from me. Also, you can email him and he will respond to you within 30 minutes. My family is very satisfied with him and they are so happy and proud of me. I am not tempted to eat and I am not hungry. I finally got control of what always controlled me. I highly recommend Dr. Alvarez. Thank you in advance for reading my testimonial and considering Dr. Alvarez. Carla
Posted on 11/02/2009 |
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anram050674
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My Name is Angel Ramirez I am 35 years Old from San Antonio, Texas and on October 16 2009 at 7:00am Dr Guillermo Alvarez and his team Changed my Life!!! Coming from a family where my father is a Urologist and my mother a Registered Nurse I grew up in hospitals, but for the first time in the day above mentioned I was THE patient. Fortunately & Thanks to Dr. Guillermo Alvarez and his Team I felt GREAT as the Patient. Honestly I was telling my wife that day, I thought I was going to be nervous or something but NOTHING. When I woke up from the Surgery I was walking with NO problems in the Hospital Hallways. I was SURPRISED that I NEVER Felt ANY Pain after and until this day. Dr. Alvarez is an EXCELLENT Surgeon and I HIGHLY Recommend him and his team if you are considering a weight... [Click here for more] loss surgery. There are many Doctors out there where you can choose but Dr Guillermo Alvarez met his promise on EVERYTHING!!! He has the Latest Technology to practice this surgery, the Hospital Rooms are excellent. But the most important thing is that He cares about you!!! I Feel Great NO PAIN!!! I have lost 30 lbs in 15 Days i HIGHLY Recommend him!!!
Posted on 10/22/2009 |
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Debby_Luv
Violet, LA
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Dr. Alvarez is an excellent surgeon. He has a good bedside manner. I had surgery with Dr. A on October 13, 2009 and on October 14, 2009, I was up walking the halls and I even felt like I was never operated on, except for a little soreness. I would recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone who wants the VSG surgery. The hospital is great and they come check on you constantly. My friends and family wanted to check out surgeons who performed the VSG near my home, but after research I would vote Dr. A hands down. He was my first choice, and I made him my last choice, and proud that I did. I wish everyone out their luck in their procedures for weight loss and good luck for a new thinner life. Posted on 10/14/2009 |
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StayfitJ
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Here's just a small testimonial of my thoughts concerning our major problem.
The addiction to food.
Food, cure or hazard?
Food is like a drug. The more u eat the more u open your food
receptors to endolge and intoxicate yourself of all the harmful waste
they deliver. You become a reservoir of hazardous waste. To the point
that you need that amount of fuel to function until one day u are hit
with diabitis then coronary artery disease, peripheral obstructions,
billions of extra fat cells, joint problems, back pain, slured vision,
no air in your lungs, numness in your extremeties, full body edema.
Just total lack of quality life. Food is not the enemy but we make it
our enemy, our poison, our weakness. To the point it controls your
every thought, every... [Click here for more] plan, and every outcome brings you back to the
dinner table. Our anxiety grows with food, our self steam fades with
food, our bodies ditiriate with food, our social life fades with food,
but in essance it is not food the culprit but our habits, our
portions, our poor choices that handicap us. Bad foods, irregular
eating patterns, binging, sugars, carbs in excess, all these factors
are the ones who put us here. Stress, wether it be from financial
matters, to emotional issues, work related, we turn to food. For
comfort, for immidiate gratification, not for health maintenance nor
for proper nutrition, we eat for flavor, for pleasure, and to
fulfill the emtyness not only of our large stomachs but of our lives!
Let's take control, if we cannot cut our portions up and make long
term consistent commitments to ourselves, then restrict your input
volume by reducing the amount u can tolerate by cutting out 80% of
your stomach and therefore have a forced portion control in order to
get your life back. Eliminate that ghrelyn hormone, those hunger pangs
and take control of your full potential. Unfortunately we live in a
bias society where looks are the main essence of success. This journey
is not to be accepted by others but rather to enhance and regain
quality of life. Take control and become healthy once again for
yourself, your family, and all of those who love you.
Thank you Dr. Alvarez for a remarkable surgery free of pain and full
of hope. You are God's hands to all of those who need you.
Juan L. Perez
Miami, Florida
10/05/09 (Day of Surgery)
Posted on 10/09/2009 |
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AnnieZ
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I did a great deal of research before choosing Dr. Alvarez as my VSG surgeon. I feel surgeon skill and experience, complication rate, infection rate, etc. is an important aspect in choosing any physician. I first e-mailed Dr. Alvarez with my medical history and some preliminary questions. To my surprise he answered within a couple of hours. Dr. Alvarez then asked Lydia, his coordinator, to follow-up. Lydia is amazing! She answered every question, e-mailed all forms and directions, telling me where we would stay, about accommodations for my husband, and what to expect from day one. Things went very smoothly and there were absolutely no surprises.
We loved Rosey, Dr. Alvarez’s cousin that picked us up at the airport and transported us to each destination. She treats Dr.... [Click here for more] Alvarez’s patients like they are her family. Rosey took extra time with my husband, taking him across the street from the hospital to show him where to go eat, explaining foods, etc. He really appreciated her efforts. He felt completely safe.
Dr. Alvarez was exactly what I expected; very professional, personable, and very patient with questions he has answered dozens of times. He spends as much time as needed to educate his patients on the VSG procedure and go over medical history, knowing his out of country patients can be apprehensive. Fast forward to that same afternoon: My surgery was between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Surgery went smoothly and that included removing my lap-band. I had no pain and refused pain medications within a few hours post-op. Dr. Alvarez checked on me several times throughout the evening, leaving the hospital at 11:30 p.m. and returning early the next morning. I have never seen such dedication to patients’ well-being. Dr. Rodriguez also came by just to say “hello.” Each of the two days we were there we were encouraged to walk, walk, walk. I am so glad I did as I had no gas pain. This was a real difference from my lap-band in August, 2006.
The second day post-op we were discharged with post-op instructions and a small Tupperware-type box with all meds, prescriptions for crossing the border, and records for claiming the VSG on taxes next year. There is also a paper to be given to my PCP explaining the VSG procedure. All bases really are covered, leaving nothing to chance for the patient. I know I can call Dr. Alverez or Lydia anytime with questions.
I would choose Dr. Alvarez and his team again without hesitation. They do not take an impersonal approach with their patients. They take each case as an individual that has trusted them to care for and help move toward a life altering surgery and healthful lifestyle. I will always be grateful to each member of the team, but especially to Dr. Alverez.
AnnieZ
Posted on 10/03/2009 |
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