Sleeved by The Wonderful Dr. Alvarez

Janetisshrinking
on 12/30/12 9:28 am

And I feel pretty good. I have had very little discomfort and I'm getting sips of water and jello down. Anyone thinking about Dr. Alvarez, he is wonderful. His staff and the facilities are great as well. I am so glad I did this already.

jarabacoagirl
on 12/30/12 10:14 am

VSG on 12/17/12

Congratulations!!! Happy for you . Welcome to the sleeve world. :-)

HW 302 lbs. SW 279.8 lbs. CW 193.8 lbs MFP Jarabacoagirl Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs, 3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly

108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!

(86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)

Edelge
on 12/30/12 10:51 am

VSG on 04/02/13

Congrats on making it to the losers bench! I have heard nothing but good things about Dr. Alvarez and was prepared to travel if my insurance wasn't going to cover me. Safe travels and I hope your recovery continues to go smoothly.

ShootForTheMoon
on 12/30/12 10:57 am

VSG on 12/20/12 with

Congrats! Welcome to the losers bench!

Height: 5'8

VanityFair
on 12/30/12 11:17 am

I not only loved Alvarez, but honestly - I loved the hospital too. In every positive way, it was like stepping back into 1972. I had a ball. Who can say that about a surgical experience? Seriously?

Sara

serenity1959
on 12/30/12 11:48 am

VSG on 08/05/13

How was it like stepping back into 1972?

VanityFair
on 12/31/12 6:42 am

On December 30, 2012 at 7:48 PM Pacific Time, serenity1959 wrote:

How was it like stepping back into 1972?

I think it's been that long since hospitals were:

Silent. No relentless mechanical beeping mortality reminders.

Spotless. No, seriously. Hospitals are filthy places with pockets of plasticized sterility. 'Superbugs' love modern hospitals. (I could have eaten from the gleaming public floor here at five in the afternoon. I don't know why I would, but I could.)

Personal. I was myself. Neither a number nor a procedure, not a body, in part or as a whole, but a person - the I, me, she that I am to myself and amongst friends.

I've done five figure "spa experiences" that were not as...rewarding, I suppose, is a good word. It was not a luxurious experience, speaking materially. Figuratively? De luxe, oh yes.

(Should I ever require hospitalization, I tell my darlings to find a physician with privileges at this hospital.)

koon5
on 12/30/12 12:01 pm

Can I get your email? I have so many questions. I'm schedule with Dr. Alvarez right now for Feb. 2nd but a follow co-worker said I made the wrong decision and should have gone with Dr. Aceves. I would love to ask you questions if possible.

Thanks so much!

natalie_rey
on 12/30/12 12:38 pm

VSG on 03/11/13 with

That's awesome congrats!I'm scheduled to have surgery with Dr.Alvarez in March..it can't come fast enough

Again Congrats..to the New Year and the New You

Sleeveless
on 12/30/12 3:14 pm - CA

VSG on 11/26/12

Congratulations! May your healing and weight-loss journey go very smoothly.

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