Endohospital Bariatric Center

For twenty years I have struggled with a fluctuating fifty pounds. I have been on every diet, only to lose weight and gain it back repeatedly. I have two good friends (Husband & Wife) that went to Dr.A and had total success as well as a few of their other friends. I had a few comorbidities and every one of them required a different diet. Certain foods are toxic to me and my body. I had to do something. Doctors here in the states want to throw pharmaceuticals at you, it’s crazy! So I started my journey.... I googled Dr. A and all the reviews on every page. Nothing but rave reviews for him and his A-Team. Thousands of reviews wow! Impressive... Both my husband and I were impressed with the professionalism and the whole Dr.A Team protocol. They have it down to a science and I couldn imagine going elsewhere.

I would recommend this fabulous surgeon and man to everybody. He and his staff are the best I have ever experienced. All of the accommodation were excellent. I barely felt like I had had surgery. Dr. A and his staff are concerned 100 percent with your health and comfort

GO NO FURTHER. If you are interested in Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy you have found the right surgeon. Dr Alvarez is dedicated to helping each patient be their best. He is highly skilled, kind, dedicated and fully transparent. All important when you are struggling to decide whether Mexico is right for you.

In fact, I was interested in having the procedure done at the Cleveland Clinic. For a variety of reasons, however, I choose Dr Alvarez. I can tell you now that I have NO regrets. In fact, even if the cost were the same (which they are not, CC was 3xs the cost), I would to go to Dr Alvarez in Mexico. His team is fantastic and the support is amazing.

I have spent many years working with the World Health Organization in the South Pacific, so I have much experience in Overseas Heath Care. I can absolutely attest to the quality of the Endobariatric experience.

Dr Zina O'Leary, BA, MSc, PhD
Senior Fellow
ANZSOG (Australia New Zealand School of Government)

Dr. Alvarez is truly an exceptional surgeon and a caring, compassionate person.
He and his surgical team always go the extra mile for their patients.
I recommend anyone considering vertical sleeve gastrectomy, particularly those
with the adjustable gastric lap band, strongly consider Dr. Alvarez and Endobariatrics.com
team. While cost is always a consideration, you should also think about the
payback. All you need to do is fly or drive to San Antonio and everything is handled for
you from there.

For me, the sleeve has been life-changing. I had the lap band installed in 2006 but
had managed to defeat it. Having it removed and now being sleeved has given me
a sense of confidence that I can overcome the dreadful eating habits I had acquired.
My 20% weight loss to date, my regular exercise routine (walking and treadmill)
and my sensible eating give me a renewed outlook on enjoying life.

I had been referred by my doctor to have my surgery,however that would take upwards of two years. So I started searching for alternatives. I could have paid for my surgery in Canada at the cost of 20,000 ,so I searched again. I came. Across Dr. Alvarez' website. Being a retired police officer. I investigated Dr. Alvarez and his reputation. I was very happy with results. Now I had wrap my mind around having the surgery in Mexico. I had my surgery with Dr. Alvarez nov 29 2017 I have lost 30 lbs so far. Dr A and his team were amazing, thorough, clean and attentive. I would recommend them to all Canadians and anyone for that matter.

Dr. Alvarez and his team are wonderful! So helpful and accomodating! I have sent Dr. A emails or snapchat questions both before and after my surgery on Nov 3rd, and he has answered each time within 24 hours. His staff, Susan and Brandi, have also been very quick to answer my emailed concerns, also within 24 hours. I would use Dr. A again if needed, and would happily recommend him to my friends and family. Have no fear that he is in Mexico ... my care at the hospital was better than any I have ever received, and I felt better after sleeve surgery than after any of my previous surgeries in the US!

Where do I begin!!! I cannot thank Dr. A and his staff for the most amazing experience of my life! Their professionalism and hospitality was top notch! I would recommend using his services 1000%! He has changed my life for the better and I am so grateful! Thank you for caring and providing your service to those people seeking to change their life! You have created an amazing team that ensures a smooth and successful experience that I would recommend highly to anyone seeking to get the VSG!!!

OMG! Dr. Guillermo Alvarez and his practice is amazing. Everything he states is facts. I felt welcomed from the get go and Dr. Alvarez and his staff have really made me part of a family that I'm proud to be part of. Please trust me if I can do it all over again I would. SPECIAL THANKS to all the Endobariatric FAMILY! THANK-YOU FOR THIS TRUE BLESSING IN LIFE! HAVE FAITH&BELIEVE!
-R.A.G

I am a registered nurse in Ohio, and I spent nearly 2 years researching bariatric surgery options, surgeons, etc. I attended local bariatric "workshops" to learn the process, the time frame and the insurance requirements, only to find out mine was not going to be covered. I was at a point where my knees hurt, my back hurt, and I wasn't enjoying the activities in life that I knew I wanted to. The final straw was getting a CPAP. I knew sleep apnea was just another debilitating diagnosis from obesity.
I came across Dr. Alvarez in my search and found his credentials and experience to be among the best. I decided the gastric sleeve was the procedure for me. I emailed with questions which were immediately answered. I read online reviews, questioned everything, and compared responses to those from other providers. I knew in my heart I had found my surgeon! I scheduled my surgery for 10/27/17 and for the first time in many, many years, I felt hopeful.
The amount of information provided and how accurately everything is explained prior to the trip is wonderful! Everything went exactly as explained. Dr. Alvarez even found a hiatal hernia (which he repaired "on the house") that I did not know I had. I can only imagine the insurance battle that would have been in the US. Every staff person was beyond nice and helpful and caring. I can honestly say that the care was the best I have ever received! My boyfriend accompanied me and also remarked several times how well we were both taken care of.
I am now 1 month post-op and down 29 lbs from when I started my pre-op diet. This isn't an easy fix- it still involves work and commitment on your part- but it is the tool I needed to achieve my goals. I am beyond thankful for Dr. Alvarez and his team, and I can honestly say that I have no regrets!
I would encourage anyone thinking of having a vertical sleeve procedure to watch Dr. Alvarez' videos on You Tube as they are very informative and provided the answers that, for me, set him apart for the other bariatric surgeons I had been considering. (Specifically regarding leaks and stapling) Do your research and you will find Dr. Alvarez to be the best!!

I have wanted to explore gastric surgery for years but would always procrastinate. This past summer I started seriously researching the Sleeve. I found that while my insurance would cover it, I would have to spend 6 months on a supervised diet, psychological testing, counseling, and nutritionist visits in order to qualify. I am an instant gratification guy and not a hoop jumper, so I decided to check out Mexico- never thinking that I would actually pull the trigger. I came across Dr. Alvarez and Endobariatric and was blown away by the reviews. I contacted Susan and she sent me some info. When I breached the surreal subject of traveling (alone) to a Mexican border town to have 90% my stomach cut out with my wife, she freaked out a bit. However the more I read about Dr. Alvarez both online and in the material he provided, reassured me that if I was going to do this- this was the place I would need to go. I slowly softened my wife by filtering down literature, reviews, and videos. She finally got on board and I scheduled my surgery for October 17, 2017.
The fee covers everything except for the flight down but I travel extensively for work so I used Delta miles to get me to San Antonio. They have a pretty good system set up where Rosie the driver is dropping off yesterday's patients at the airport hotel just in time to pick up tomorrow's patients and take them across the border. The worst part of the whole experience was the long @ss ride from San Antonio to Piedras Negras. My ADHD was raging for sure because there is nothing of interest to look at and the internet signal is too spotty to watch Netflix or the like. I wish I would have downloaded something to watch.
Piedras Negras is not much to look at- a pretty downtrodden area, but the Hampton Inn where the patients stay is amazing. I stay exclusively at Hilton properties and have stayed at dozens of Hamptons. This is BY FAR the nicest Hampton I have ever been to.
The next morning the other Endobariatric van takes you to the hospital. Not going to lie- when we pulled up at the hospital is probably where I felt the most uneasiness. It's not exactly Grey's Anatomy hospital. A semi rough place in a rougher part of town. I was relieved to see that it was very clean on the inside and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Dr. Alvarez is in the process of building his own state of the art facility which you will drive by. Once he stops sharing space with a regular hospital (we witnessed an elderly lady in the waiting room screaming in stomach pain) it will be that much better.
After bloodwork they take you to your room and in short order Dr. Alvarez pops in to chat, then the anesthesiologist does his thing. I remember moving to another bed just as I was being "relaxed" but woke up back in my room with 5 bandages on my stomach. I slept most of that day away and walked the halls in the evening trying to ward of gas pains that really never came.
Discharge was the next day back to the Hampton where a nurse is on call and a doctor visits you in the evening. Other than mild heartburn that first day, I had no complications (and have had ZERO since).
The final morning Alvarez says goodbye and you head back to San Antonio. I flew the next day with no issues.
I weighed 334 when I started the two week pre-op liquid diet, 315 on surgery day and on 11/17 (one month) I came in at 277.
I followed the post op diet timeline fairly strictly, give or take a few days. I have had no problems digesting any food that I have tried in very small portions. I usually get the hiccups after about 3 ounces of food so I know when to stop.
Surgery Day is the only night I have ever stayed in the hospital so I have limited experience, but I have to say this was the best medical experience I have ever had.
Here's the takeaway that should speak volumes. If I had it to do over again and had the choice of going to Endobariatric or having the surgery done 5 minutes from my house under the same terms and price- I would go to that dingy little border town ten times out of ten. Hell, even if my local hospital offered it at half price, I would insist a loved one go to Dr. Alvarez. He. Is. That. Good.