...
Before & after gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico

Questions and Answers

Dr. Alvarez answers frequently asked questions regarding the gastric sleeve surgery.

Gallbladder | Gastric Sleeve Surgery | Questions and Answers

** Individual results may vary

Menstrual Changes | Gastric Sleeve Surgery | Questions and Answers

** Individual results may vary

Vsg Q&A’S: How Big Is My Stomach?

** Individual results may vary

Adjusting Medication After Surgery | Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy | Questions and Answers

** Individual results may vary

From our blog

Latest articles from our blog.
10 April

What No One Tells You About Sleeve Surgery

By now, maybe you’ve learned a bit about gastric sleeve surgery—like how and why it works. But gastric sleeve is a life-changing procedure, and many of those changes aren’t listed in the medical literature. So here are a few things no one tells you about sleeve surgery. “I was right”...

03 April

6 Questions You Should Ask Before Getting Gastric Sleeve

Making the decision to get gastric sleeve surgery is a double-edged sword: exciting because it can radically improve your entire life and nerve-racking because, well, it’s surgery. Before you make any decisions, you deserve honest answers from prospective surgeons. Question #1: Is it safe? Gastric sleeve is an overwhelmingly safe...

26 March

Navigating Post-Surgery Setbacks: What to Do if You Miss a Milestone

Undergoing gastric sleeve surgery is a transformative step toward a healthier life, but progress isn’t always linear. Patients follow a carefully structured recovery plan, but missing a milestone — whether it’s a weight loss goal, dietary transition, or fitness benchmark— can be discouraging. Fortunately, setbacks don’t mean failure. With the...

Stay Connected With Dr. Alvarez

Contact Dr. Alvarez

Endobariatric logo
Our state-of-the-art facility is
just 8 blocks away from the
U.S. border

Endobariatric logo Endobariatric logo Click Here for directions and office hours