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Guillermo Alvarez
"From first contact with Dr.A, Susan George, and the Endobariatric team, I have been blessed with excellent care, consideration, and service. Questions and concerns were answered with intelligence which made me feel more secure in my decision. Having contact with the multiple satisfied patients solidified my choice to become healthier by gastric sleeve surgery. My anxieties, questions, and concerns were met with open minds and enough verbal and written material to get answers to my satisfaction. Once making the decision to have the procedure, every step was mapped out by Dr. Alvarez and his team. I can honestly back up what every other person has said, I feel the treatment I received with Endobariatric was the best and could not be matched even in the US. My main health issue was lung issues that were getting increasingly worse. This issue kept me from exercising and trips to the hospital began increasing. Breathing well was becoming a big concern for me and my family. I never felt like getting up and going places with my family and while at work teaching, I found myself becoming more easily upset with my students because I was tired all the time. On top of this, I looked in the mirror and was depressed by what I saw. After trying for over two years to lose weight using different diets and pills, my husband, children, Dr., and I felt this was the next best step for me. My surgery date was July 8th. Since the pre-op phase, I have not had an asthma attack. Instead, I have increasingly got stronger both with my respiratory system and my physical body. I am much happier and enjoy looking in the mirror. The greatest moments are when my family asks me if I want to do something and I can jump up and go. My students at school are seeing a much happier teacher and we are having fun. Little exciting moments happen all the time. For example, the first time I noticed I could cross my legs comfortably for the first time in over 18 years, realizing the pants and shirts I just bought a month ago don't fit anymore (consignment shops have become my friend????), and when I went from the plus side to the misses side in stores. It's always fun to get compliments on how I look but I've got to say that feeling healthy and having energy is a bigger reward than the way I look. When this wondrous journey began, I weighed 222 lbs at 4 foot 10 inches tall. I've lost 75 lbs, multiple inches in all areas of my body, and am still going. I have 25 more pounds to lose to reach my ultimate weight goal but have already acheived the goal of better health. I know my health will only increase as I trudge along. I do have a word of caution for those considering this procedure. Be positive your ready to make a life long eating habit change, be diligent in following all directions given by Dr. A and his team, be prepared to work hard to acheive your goals, and best of all, be ready to have one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. I've always heard that nothing worth having comes easy. This journey is not always easy but it is definitely worth traveling. I love my sleeve, my new healthy attitude, and the Endobariatric team. Thank you Dr. Alvarez and team for helping to change my quality of life. "
About Me
30.7
BMI
VSG
Surgery
07/08/2016
Surgery Date
Guillermo Alvarez
Surgeon
Dec 03, 2016
Member Since
Before & After
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July 2016
222lbs
Dec. 2016
147lbs
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