"I began my weight loss journey like most of us do by a huge scare from my family physician about the direction my life was headed if I didn't get my weight under control. I have struggled all my life with my weight and have been on just about every diet with the same yo-yo results! I knew I needed help and couldn't do it alone, So with a lot of encouragement and support of my family I decided to pursue surgical options. I started here locally in the states and was not happy at all. They continually pushed me into directions I was not comfortable with, I had issues with medical insurance, test after pointless test, just everything had gone wrong. It seemed like they were addressing everything but the obesity I was suffering from. I wasn't ready to throw in the towel, so I started researching doctors in Mexico. Coming across Dr. Alvarez's website and watching tons of videos of NOTHING but POSITIVE reviews and praises; I knew I found my surgeon. There is just something about Dr. Alvarez and his staff that gives you a feeling everything is going to be ok. From the first initial email you send to Susan for info, to the round trip rides with Rosie, the informative, caring and compassionate consultation and surgery with Dr. Alvarez and his surgical team, to the absolutely magnificent care I received from all the lab, medical and nursing staff, I never once felt uncomfortable about my decision. I have a 14 year old son who has Cerebral Palsy and has been in and out of hospitals all of his life and I have never had the phenomenal kind of medical care and attention from ANY medical facility here in the states given to him, me or any member of my family like what was given to me. They truly go above and beyond expectations! Thank you! For those who are scared because this is Mexico and you have heard to many things about it, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't believe everything you hear. My husband had to stay at home to care for our 2 boys and because of how comfortable, safe and secure Dr. Alvarez and his staff made me feel, I never hesitated or felt scared or unsure about going alone. I knew I had made all the right choices to begin my new life. For the first time in a long time Dr. Alvarez and his entire team have given me something to smile about and a future to look forward too. I am 4 months post op and I am down 38 lbs. I now feel the healthiest I have in years and don't dull the emotions of hard times with food. I have learned what I can and can not eat and don't miss many things. I love waking up in the mornings and seeing what each day holds for me and my family! Thank you Dr. Alvarez for believing in me, for always answering the silliest of questions, for you and your staff being everything I needed to begin my new life! Lots of Love! ~ Terresa "
