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Hello! My name is Amber and i'm 25 years old. I had been overweight my entire life, and by the time I reached 18 years old I was weighing in at 350 pounds. I had health issues, depression, anxiety, and I just felt terrible about myself. I decided to have the VSG with Dr. Guillermo Alvarez and it was the best decision of my life!
SW: 350
LW: 149
Surgery: VSG in June, 2010.
If you check out my profile you'll find how to get to my blog. On my blog I have been writing about my entire experience on this journey. You'll get to hear about my experience with Dr. Alvarez and how this wonderful man gave me the best tool in the world that honestly saved my life. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!
August 11th I fly from St. Louis to El Paso. There I will be picked up by a driver arranged by Beliteweight to drive across the border and into Juerez Mexico to Star Medica Hospital. Preop that day and then Surgery on the 12th. Fly back Monday afternoon.
I am looking for information on what to take with me. I am only taking a backpack so packing lightly. Is there wifi in the rooms? Is anything provided by the hospital? A cup? Bottled water? Soap? Shampoo?
What was your stay like? Suggestions for during the stay?
How was your travels home? Any suggestions on what to bring on a 6 hr flight home?
I am currently in contact with a representative for doctor Perez and found this thread after looking him up. He came recommended to me by my husbands therapist- have you come across any further info about him? Thanks a ton!
I'm looking for reviews on getting bariatric surgery in Mexico. My husbands therapist sent me to a site for Dr. Perez in Cancun and I have been in contact with a representative from him, but I'm looking for impartial reviews and if anyone has anything to tell me about him, or even other doctors if anyone has experience with them.
I'm currently 425 lbs at 5'8.
Are tthere significant pluses to getting the surgery done in Mexico vs. Up here in Canada?
Did you have your surgery already? I am searching for a good doctor/hospital to have a band to bypass revision done. My insurance company is denying the removal of the band so I am stuck with an unusable device.
What is the process at this Mexicali Bariatric Center? One hospital in Tijuana picks up people in California and takes them to the hospital. Do I need to get a hotel room for before and after or will I stay in a hospital room. Where will my husband stay? What tests are done before and after? Do they check for leaks? Is the communication with the staff and doctor good?
Thank you, I appreciate any info.
Dr. Alvarez, Susan and his team are true professionals. The care and attentive nature of each member genuinely shows that they care about your well being. Every step of my surgical journey was exactly as it was presented to me prior to the surgery which made me feel safe and reassured. Any prior concerns or hesitation I may have felt were gone. If you are considering this procedure please choose Dr. Alvarez, you will NOT be disappointed! Sincerely, A grateful recent patient Cristina Speciale 'Canada's future Spokesperson'
I have been researching for months and I have determined that I am ready to make the life change and have VSG done. I am actually extremely excited about "breaking up with food"! I am ready to enjoy life again. My question is who has had this surgery in Tijuana? Who did you use? What are your reviews/advice/tips? I have been looking at Dr. Fernando Garcia at Tijuana Bariatrics. Has anyone used him?
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