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nightingale2u

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    nightingale2u got a reaction from SeriouslyLori in July Chat   
    Do y'all think she SOUNDS sorry about the cake picture??????? Hmmmm... I think we should make it a 3 week challenge. *evil grin*
    Yup... worked out... took an alternate route home to avoid Star Bucks. Having a tough day with some issues between my hubby and I... say a few prayers for us. I love him...he loves me... hopefully that equals us working things out.
    (((hugs)))
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from JLRS in Anyone from WI?   
    I'm in Appleton Wisconsin.
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from citygirl1962 in Big FAT PIG!   
    Welcome back DeLarla!!!!!! You'll start feeling better now that you are home and away from the hottie doctor and the naked jay walkers! We missed ya!
    Darcy
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from brad360west in Any Wisconsin Sleevers?   
    I'm from Appleton WI... I hope to connect with others in Wisconsin! In the land of cheese, brats and beer... it's good to have support!
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from *susan* in Does anything know about death in Mexico.   
    Victoria... at this time... I consider the complications with my surgery to be related to my having a revision from the Lapband to the sleeve. Until I learn more about this situation I will refrain from making further comment... especially since you have no history other than this one post. Thank you for understanding.
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from *susan* in Does anything know about death in Mexico.   
    Victoria... at this time... I consider the complications with my surgery to be related to my having a revision from the Lapband to the sleeve. Until I learn more about this situation I will refrain from making further comment... especially since you have no history other than this one post. Thank you for understanding.
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from *susan* in Does anything know about death in Mexico.   
    Victoria... at this time... I consider the complications with my surgery to be related to my having a revision from the Lapband to the sleeve. Until I learn more about this situation I will refrain from making further comment... especially since you have no history other than this one post. Thank you for understanding.
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from *susan* in Does anything know about death in Mexico.   
    Victoria... at this time... I consider the complications with my surgery to be related to my having a revision from the Lapband to the sleeve. Until I learn more about this situation I will refrain from making further comment... especially since you have no history other than this one post. Thank you for understanding.
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from *susan* in Does anything know about death in Mexico.   
    Victoria... at this time... I consider the complications with my surgery to be related to my having a revision from the Lapband to the sleeve. Until I learn more about this situation I will refrain from making further comment... especially since you have no history other than this one post. Thank you for understanding.
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from 2btrim in Does anything know about death in Mexico.   
    I just heard of this as I don't frequent most of the sleeving forums. I tend to stick to a group on Facebook and get all the support and information I need. I am deeply saddened and quite horrified to hear of this. I think it is important to discover the the truth for the sake of the patient... her family and for the sake of the surgeon involved.
    It is so important that bad outcomes for surgeons be shared as well as good ones so that people can make informed decisions and be the best advocate for their own health and wellbeing. This was my surgeon and I feel that I can't, in good faith, refer anyone to him until this matter is resolved. Of course... this whole situtation leads me to re-analyze the complications that accompanied my surgery.
    Many prayers for Rox's family ... what a terrible and tragic loss.
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from 2btrim in Does anything know about death in Mexico.   
    I just heard of this as I don't frequent most of the sleeving forums. I tend to stick to a group on Facebook and get all the support and information I need. I am deeply saddened and quite horrified to hear of this. I think it is important to discover the the truth for the sake of the patient... her family and for the sake of the surgeon involved.
    It is so important that bad outcomes for surgeons be shared as well as good ones so that people can make informed decisions and be the best advocate for their own health and wellbeing. This was my surgeon and I feel that I can't, in good faith, refer anyone to him until this matter is resolved. Of course... this whole situtation leads me to re-analyze the complications that accompanied my surgery.
    Many prayers for Rox's family ... what a terrible and tragic loss.
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    nightingale2u reacted to AmandaRaeLeo in Dr. Aceves, Mexicali, and Me!   
    I'm super excited!!!! I'm down 102 lbs from January and I'm down 86 lbs from surgery day!!! :-D
    My BMI has gone from 59.8 to 44.7! :-D :-D :-D
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from brad360west in Any Wisconsin Sleevers?   
    I'm from Appleton WI... I hope to connect with others in Wisconsin! In the land of cheese, brats and beer... it's good to have support!
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from Hnybear5150 in Dr Acevez, Dr Ortiz or Dr Alvarez?   
    I had a revision from the Lap Band to the Sleeve 4/1/13. Dr. Aceves and his staff were wonderful. I chose him due to his reputation, the hospital facility (You stay there the entire time...there is an ER and a fully functional ICU... I liked that), and his experience with revisions. I struggled with the price as well... did a re-fi on my house to pay for it. This was my life... I needed the best. Besides being a skilled surgeon...he is kind and caring. I am down 61 lbs since the start of my pre-op diet and 51 since surgery day. From size 24 to 14's and 12's. Oh... and the hospital is small but it is very clean and much more modern than I would have expected. I was walking constantly so I sure saw a lot of it! One thing to note... Mexicali is certainly not a tourist destination...lol.
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from Hnybear5150 in Dr Acevez, Dr Ortiz or Dr Alvarez?   
    I had a revision from the Lap Band to the Sleeve 4/1/13. Dr. Aceves and his staff were wonderful. I chose him due to his reputation, the hospital facility (You stay there the entire time...there is an ER and a fully functional ICU... I liked that), and his experience with revisions. I struggled with the price as well... did a re-fi on my house to pay for it. This was my life... I needed the best. Besides being a skilled surgeon...he is kind and caring. I am down 61 lbs since the start of my pre-op diet and 51 since surgery day. From size 24 to 14's and 12's. Oh... and the hospital is small but it is very clean and much more modern than I would have expected. I was walking constantly so I sure saw a lot of it! One thing to note... Mexicali is certainly not a tourist destination...lol.
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from Hnybear5150 in Dr Acevez, Dr Ortiz or Dr Alvarez?   
    I had a revision from the Lap Band to the Sleeve 4/1/13. Dr. Aceves and his staff were wonderful. I chose him due to his reputation, the hospital facility (You stay there the entire time...there is an ER and a fully functional ICU... I liked that), and his experience with revisions. I struggled with the price as well... did a re-fi on my house to pay for it. This was my life... I needed the best. Besides being a skilled surgeon...he is kind and caring. I am down 61 lbs since the start of my pre-op diet and 51 since surgery day. From size 24 to 14's and 12's. Oh... and the hospital is small but it is very clean and much more modern than I would have expected. I was walking constantly so I sure saw a lot of it! One thing to note... Mexicali is certainly not a tourist destination...lol.
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from gtracygilby in Any Wisconsin Sleevers?   
    Hiya gtracy! Well... you can watch a lot of people go through the process and be an expert when it's your turn! Nice to meet you.
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from amykins in Going to Dr. Aceves solo in summer 2013   
    I'm having surgery April 1st with Dr. Aceves. I really do feel like I am getting the whole package with Dr. Aceves and his team! Yes... the money aspect was difficult...but having complications would also be financially devastating and I think that his level of skill will give me the best chance to come through without problems with my revision from band to sleeve. I'll look forward to hearing about your experience!
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from MzMeka in Any April sleevers out there?   
    Hey everyone... I'm scheduled April 1st with Dr. Aceves in Mexicali! Luckily... it is not April Fools Day in Mexico.
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from LisaLoseAlotx2 in In the blink of an eye!   
    ..... the day I fly out to start my Mexicali/Dr. Aceves surgical adventure has arrived! My stomach is filled with butterflies that can't wait to be set free... and after surgery I bet they will be landing in an emesis basin. I am so excited and scared at the same ... and now I just want to get this party started!
    MzMeka... can't wait to meet you!
    Amanda Rae... thank you so much for sharing your journey... I don't feel like I am heading into the unknown. :wub:
    To everyone that shared information and support about Dr. Aceves and his team and just information on the Vertical Gastric Sleeve procedure... Thank You!
    Over and out...
    Darcy
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from AmandaRaeLeo in In the blink of an eye!   
    Finally home My surgery was comlicated... lots of adhesions and the stomach wall was very thin where my lapband was placed. It was a fragile area and there did end up being a tear in the gastric mucosa. I honestly don't think any other surgeon would have been able to remove my band and sleeve me in one surgery other than Dr. Aceves. He was wonderful... sweet...kind and caring. I went pretty Cray Cray when I came back from recovery... apparently Morphine and anesthesia don't agree with me. I don't remember much of it... but apparently I was a little hard to handle and tried to bite Daniel the nurse. Sorry Daniel. I do recall reaching out to grab things that weren't there... and a foggy recolection of Dr. Campos giving me a lecture. ANyhoo... glad that didn't last long! I was supposed to stay two extra days but United airlines would not work with me on moving the day of departure without literally charging me an arm and a leg to do so... so had to leave against medical advice. They also made our trip home a bit of a nightmare. Still... I am home... Yay! Not having very much pain but will be glad to get my drain pulled in a couple of days.
    Amanda... I passed on your greetings and yes... Dr. Campos is a cutie and I think is is pretty aware of that...lol. He nicknamed me Darcy Pistolita... I am pretty stubborn and sassy... so I guess it fits! He checked on me often and the nurses were all sweet and attentive.
    I would send anyone... especially someone having a revision to Dr. Aceves... a person should recover in a hospital setting... not a hotel... and ... Hospital Almater was very nice, clean and up to date with technology.
    I met some really nice folks and felt well cared for... and I am terribly glad to be home!
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from gtracygilby in Any Wisconsin Sleevers?   
    Wow! That is an amazing transformation! I hope we see the same results with the sleeve!
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from AmandaRaeLeo in Dr. Aceves, Mexicali, and Me!   
    HoosierGirl... you forgot POOPING!
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from amykins in Going to Dr. Aceves solo in summer 2013   
    I'm having surgery April 1st with Dr. Aceves. I really do feel like I am getting the whole package with Dr. Aceves and his team! Yes... the money aspect was difficult...but having complications would also be financially devastating and I think that his level of skill will give me the best chance to come through without problems with my revision from band to sleeve. I'll look forward to hearing about your experience!
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    nightingale2u got a reaction from AmandaRaeLeo in Dr. Aceves, Mexicali, and Me!   
    HoosierGirl... you forgot POOPING!

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