AmandaRaeLeo

Anywhere between 4k - 10k depending on which surgeon and/or where in Mx. Dr. Aceves is approx $8750.

You have many great surgeons to choose from and many willing to share their WLS stories too. Make a list of what is most important to you and see which surgeon meets your needs the best.

You don't need letters from your doc. They handle everything directly with you.

I am four weeks postop from surgery in Mexicali with Dr. Aceves. You arrive the day b4 surgery for preop testing and stay in the hotel Lucerna. The next day is surgery day and you spend 3 nights in the hospital. They will transport you from the San Diego airport to Mexicali and back. Also to the hotel and Almater Hospital. You need at least a passport card to get back to the USA. Dr. Aceves is wonderful. He's been doing Bariatric surgeries for 15+ years. He is apart of FACS and AMBS. Almater is a full service hospital. He is not the cheapest surgeon but he is worth every dollar.

Idk if this is a NSV or a reason for shame/embarrassment but I've since discovered spots on my legs that have not seen a razor in some time...

Marcia. Marcia. Marcia.

I no issue with drinking. I like wine. I'm only 4 weeks postop so I'm still abstaining. Buuuuut. Drinking is not a requirement and there's no reason why one cannot say, "Thanks but just Water for me." Unless the wedding reception will turn into a bad after school special about peer pressure?

My experience with Dr. Aceves was excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to suggest him. Keep us posted in your journey.

This may seem like a dumb question but... Why do you have to drink alcohol at all?

I'm glad you're recovering and congrats on your weight loss!

I'm sorry to hear you had a rough time but I'm happy you're on the mend. Keep us posted. Any idea how this came to be?

It may be that due to the risk of crossover addiction the docs are being proactive about your health and recovery. They are a neutral observer who may have picked up on something you cannot/will not see and want to help you nip it in the bud b4 it becomes a problem.

3 of my favorite veggies!

I start regular foods on Friday. I'm excited to be eating vegetables again. Any suggestions on which veggies are easier to digest. I've already nixed celery, corn, and asparagus as they are fibrous or do not digest well.

I just wanted to take a moment to offer up my prayers and thoughts to those in Boston today.

I slept through my surgery.

To those getting their feathers ruffled that the OP posted a constructive criticism about her experience with ALM: Has it occurred to none of you that she has not once accused, insinuated, implied deceit or theatrics to those singing praises of ALM, nor has she attacked you regarding your own personal account of your own personal experience? A shame you chose not to give her that same courtesy.

I will have to try these this weekend. I will be onto regular foods.