"To anyone considering Vertical Gastric Sleeve surgery with Dr. Alvarez, I want you to know you couldn't choose a better surgeon! Once I decided to go ahead with the surgery, of course I called my insurance company to see if it was covered. Unfortunately, it was not which meant I had to finance it myself. I went to a seminar in Tennessee where I live and was given the total cost which was $14000.00 plus $3,000.00 for insurance against complications. I am not a wealthy woman by any stretch of the imagination. So, I started to look into less expensive options. I started here, on ObesityHelp.com actually. It didn't take long for me to learn about "medical tourism". From there, I kept running into the name "Dr. Guillermo Alvarez". He sounded to good to be true. Not only was he charging $8900.00 for the same surgery, he was also highly accredited and highly recommended. I tried very hard to find anything negative about him, his facility, or anything really as I believe in the power the Internet for finding the truth. There wasn't a single negative comment or review. I did however, run across several other surgeons in Mexico, who did have negative reviews from unsatisfied patients. These surgeons tended to offer surgery packages at half the cost. So, all I can say is, do your research before choosing the cheapest option. You truly do get what you pay for.
Now, that I am post op about five weeks, I can honestly say that this has been the easiest recovery I've had with zero complications. Prior to my VSG, I had my gallbladder removed, a hysterectomy, a cardiac ablation and the repair of a torn meniscus.
What seemed in the beginning to be a financial motivation for choosing Dr. Alvarez, actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Not only did I save a ton of money, but I actually found the best possible surgeon to perform my surgery. Dr. Alvarez and his staff are top notch! Check him out on Youtube by searching for the "Ask Dr. A Show " I promise you will be every bit as sure of your decision as I am.
The best of luck to you in your journey!"
