Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Dr. Alberto Aceves a well known and respected Bariatric Surgeon from Mexicali was killed in a tragic plane crash



Recommended Posts

Just read on FB that Dr Aceves was killed today in a plane crash! I did not know or use him but many have or were scheduled with him.

Very sad to hear this! Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That is so sad. I have known quite a few people here in Edmonton that went to him. I personally went through our Bariatric clinic. But have heard such tremendous praise of him. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family, colleagues and patients.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

OMG!!!! Nooooo!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

OMG...He wasn't my surgeon either but I have tremendous respect for him and can only imagine the lives he has saved with bariatrics!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I I just learned that my dear surgeon has died in a plane crash. I am so so glad I got to need him and have my sleeve just over 3 weeks ago by him. I will miss getting to see him at reunions and sad I can't send friends and family to him in the future. He was a master in his field.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow. Calmed down a bit and reviewed this, and yes, this is 100% true, funeral is tomorrow, there are posts on the official page of the hospital where he worked. Sounds like he was piloting a Cessna back to Mexicali and had 5 passengers on board, the plane crashed by a beach somewhere. 3 people died, 3 people survived. Terrible! I'm not an emotional person, but I definitely have a little something in my eye right now. This man honestly gave me, and so many others, a new lease on life. I can't think of any single other event in my life short of maybe getting into medical school that had such an immense positive impact on me. I have never had a single regret about having my VSG, or having it done by Dr. Aceves. It sounds like he left a great mark on medical education by training the next generation of bariatric surgeons. I hope his staff and family can be comforted by the fact that his life made a lasting impact on countless others.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

May he rest in peace. So sorry to hear that he passed away.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I Heard Today from Facebook that Dr. Aceves from Mexicali Died in Plane Crash. Is this true?

If this is true. ...this is so sad.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm stunned. He just did my sleeve a month ago. I sincerely wish his family, friends and coworkers my condolences. So tragic!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I heard the same thing today... I had surgery done by him a year ago in August... So very sad to not have him to confide in anymore as I have had complications and he has been wonderful... Thinking of his family

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes. http://www.oem.com.mx/lavozdelafrontera/notas/n3438360.htm it is in Spanish but yes.

Translated via Google:

Mexicali

Plane crash: Killed three of Mexicali
La Voz de la Frontera
June 23, 2014

By Juan Galvan Small private plane flying from San Luis Gonzaga to Mexicali suffered a failure and crashed into the sea south of San Felipe on land in the municipality of Ensenada, local fishermen rescued three people alive and with their boats they pulled the tickets to the beach to keep the tide take him; that were reported within the bodies of three dead. Three dead: one woman and two men, all of Mexicali; One is Jose Nava, apparently the passenger, the other deceased is Dr. Alberto Aceves and a woman named Ana Laura Brawn, all of Mexicali. Tuition XBBTO aircraft is owned by the company MBC SC Services, established in Avenida Madero 1119-2, second section. 's report that the authorities had the case were limited by poor communication that exist in the area and also took charge of Ensenada authorities, who took hours to reach the scene of the accident intricate, a fishing camp called Rancho Grande, 155 miles south of San Felipe. C4 information reached by the calls of the fishermen, who reported that they saw a Cessna type plane with problems amarizaba violently in an area close to the beach ., which at low tide does not have sank quickly Witnesses came to help and found three people alive, leading them to shore and gave first aid; then in anticipation of rising tide, they decided to pull the plane with their boats onto the beach for them to come the authorities to take cognizance of the facts. The aircraft crashed over the sea with six people on board, three of which were saved and three died; the plane was rescued by fishermen and taken to the shore with the bodies inside. Crew Semar and the Department of Defense, presented the site and indicated that the area where the unit fell is known as The Alfonsinas. At the close of the deceased older data or had no survivors.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I heard the same thing today... I had surgery done by him a year ago in August... So very sad to not have him to confide in anymore as I have had complications and he has been wonderful... Thinking of his family

I am so sorry dear. that's a though news to swallow. may he RIP. praying for comfort for his family and patients.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Trying to get more info on this in English, so sorry to hear he has helped so many people.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was at an ASMBS conference in Miami and didn't find out about this terrible news until this evening. I met Dr Aceves on numerous occasions in Mexico as well as in the states. Last time was at ObesityWeek 2013 in Atlanta. He was sweet man with a heart of gold.

With deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with the Aceves family. May he rest in peace.

240x318-33-0-180x240-alberto-aceves.png

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

He really changed the lives of so many! What a huge loss to his community and family. :(

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 3 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×