Successful Weight Loss with the Gastric Sleeve: Your personal guide to surgical options and healthy recuperation

I recently purchased this book for a dear friend of mine, who is contemplating weight loss surgery in 2015. I initially wanted to have Dr. Alvarez do my surgery but for a variety of reasons, I went with Dr. Ariel Ortiz instead in Tijuana. Regardless, this is a must read and a great book for anyone contemplating weight loss surgery. Also a great review and a good "go-to" guide for those of us who have recently had surgery, this second edition is nearly identical to the first edition, a bit simplified, I think.I will be two years post-gastric sleeve in April 2015 and I am doing very very well. While I think the hard-copy book is a bit pricey (I bought the Kindle Edition for myself in 2013), the information and basic guidelines in this book are a must read. When I read through this book prior to gifting it to my friend for Christmas, I felt as though I was reading a book written for a Sixth Grader. But again...I am nearly 2 years post-gastric sleeve. I remember how frightened I was prior to surgery. This book answered many of my mundane and rudimentary questions back in 2013. While speaking with Dr. Ortiz's office and while interacting on a few of the many Online Weight Loss Surgery Websites back in 2012 and 2013, this book is continually recommended and considered an "easy read" or the "easy read Bible" for anyone planning bariatric weight loss surgery, especially The Gastric Sleeve.This book is a very easy read with all the basic information one might need when contemplating weight loss surgery. You can likely read this book in under one hour. Solid information about pre-surgery concerns, expectations before, during and after surgery and frequently asked questions for those who have undergone surgery. And ALWAYS, Dr. Alvarez is a rock-star...he is the BEST! A nice man, a caring physician...I'd have surgery done (again) in Mexico by either Dr. Alvarez or Dr. Ariel Ortiz in a heart-beat. Email me if you have any questions at all!

I’ve watched the YouTube videos. Now after reading the magic I must say this manual has so information that gives you greater insight on the do’s and don’t of gastric sleeve surgery. Definitely a must read

Book is very detailed of what to do pre-op and post-op and even on how to make a decision to have the surgery or not. My only complaint - Dr. Alvarez's staff gives you a book before you depart, following surgery. I had already bought one.

This was very informative and relieved my mind about having this surgery. Anyone who is thinking of having this done needs to read it!

A lot of really good information, and a reference tool to look back on if someone has VSG surgery.However, the reader in me really wants to become Dr. A's editor and fix all of the typos and errors.

This book is full of knowledge about the gastric sleeve surgery. I am so very thankful I purchased this book as my VSG bible. Thank you Dr. Alvarez for writing such a great book. When I purchased the book I was preop and now I am 18 months post op after having surgery with you. Best choice I could ever make for me and my family! 160+ pounds gone forever! Thanks to your surgical skill. Thank you for all you do for the entire world that suffers from obesity. You are the best of the best! MY HERO FOREVER!

It was everything that I wihed it could be. I have lost 125 pounds since Dr. Alvarez did my surgery. My whole life is changed. I am off diabetes med, HTN meds, thryoid meds, sleep apnea treatment, my knees feel good. a wonderful transformation. Thank you thank you. Valerie

This helped me to understand some of the basics in the process of deciding whether or not to have the gastric sleeve surgery. It was relatively short but contained the best concentration of correct information that I could find for a good price.