Has anyone had there surgery by Dr. Guillermo Alvarez or Dr Joya in Mexico?

jarabacoagirl
on 4/10/12 5:57 am
VSG on 12/17/12
I would be interested in hearing from anyone that has had their gastric sleeve surgery by Dr Guillermo Alvarez  or Dr. Joya in Mexico?
I have been researching both Dr Alvarez and Dr. Joya but have been leaning towards having surgery with Dr Alvarez.  I would like to speak with any past patients of either doctor before I make a definite decision.   Please post below if you would be willing to talk to me.  And I'll message you my phone number or email.    thank so much! 

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)

barbaraammer
on 4/10/12 6:20 am
I just had the Gastric Sleeve 12 days ago with Dr. Alberto Aceves in Mexico.  I am already back at work :)
jarabacoagirl
on 4/10/12 6:46 am
VSG on 12/17/12
Awesome I'm glad it went smooth for you!

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)

Judith K.
on 4/10/12 6:23 am
VSG on 05/15/10 with
I would LOVE to talk to you about Dr Alvarez!  He is wonderful, wonderful.  You can also email Susan, his assistant and she will be happy to call you and also give you references of people to talk to. 
HW -- 255.8#;  WW/pre-op lost 22.6#; CW -- 152.2#; GW 140#; 103.6# GONE FOREVER!

          


jarabacoagirl
on 4/10/12 6:28 am
VSG on 12/17/12
Awesome thank you!   I'm going to message you my phone number privately.  As soon as I figure out how in the world to use this website.  lol 

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)

(deactivated member)
on 4/10/12 6:29 am - TX
jarabacoagirl
on 4/10/12 6:36 am
VSG on 12/17/12
I think he charges $8,700.  Dr Joya is less $7000 but he's much farther away.

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)

(deactivated member)
on 4/10/12 6:39 am - TX
jarabacoagirl
on 4/10/12 6:50 am
VSG on 12/17/12
Some parts in Mexico are cheaper.  Like the doctors that are located near Tiajuana.  I would find that a harder travel though.  Tons of good reveiws on Dr Alvarez and quite a few on Dr Joya too (not as many as Dr A).  I'm not necessarily wanting the cheapest but one that I can be confident with. 

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)

(deactivated member)
on 4/10/12 7:20 am - Mexico
On April 10, 2012 at 1:50 PM Pacific Time, jarabacoagirl wrote:
Some parts in Mexico are cheaper.  Like the doctors that are located near Tiajuana.  I would find that a harder travel though.  Tons of good reveiws on Dr Alvarez and quite a few on Dr Joya too (not as many as Dr A).  I'm not necessarily wanting the cheapest but one that I can be confident with. 
 
I'd avoid Tijuana.  It's the 2nd most dangerous city in Mexico, Juarez being #1.

There is Dr. Aceves for $8750, there is his partner Dr. Arellano for $7500 both in Mexicali, MX.  There is Ungson but I don't know what he charges.  Those are probably the best of the best.  Those three are also true revision surgeons meaning, even extra skill.

With Joya you have to figure in extra travel expenses as well.


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