"My experience with Dr. Alvarez was the absolute best. Never have I met another doctor who was more down-to-earth and amiable. Most doctors, especially here in the U.S., tend to look down their nose at you. Dr. A was nothing like that. He was friendly, open to my ideas, opinions, and questions, and has excellent bedside manner.rnrnHis staff was very professional and very attentive. There was always a nurse available for anything I needed or wanted. They were constantly checking my IV hand for swelling, and asking how I was feeling and if I needed anything.rnrnI think what I liked best about Dr. A was that he actually went to see me about 3 times a day the whole time I was there. I mean, honestly, when would that happen here in the states?rnrnEven though at first I was a bit nervous about having my surgery in Mexico, I had nothing to worry about. I was shuttled from the hotel in Eagle Pass, TX straight through the border and to the hospital in less than 15 minutes. The hospital is less than a mile from the border. We had no problems crossing to or from Mexico. Rosie, the young lady who picked us up and dropped us back off at the hotel, was very sweet and friendly.rnrnI was very excited when Dr. A told me that my surgery went well without any problems. I was instructed by the doctor on after-care for 5 tiny incisions on my tummy, and on the importance of following the structured liquid and food phases after the surgery. I began my pre-op diet on May 11, 2009, had my surgery June 1, 2009, and as of today (June 28, 2009) I have lost 42 pounds.rnrnDr. Alvarez's surgical competence and bedside manner were both excellent, and I would recommend Dr. A and his staff in a heart-beat to anyone considering VSG."
