serenity1959

He's a fabulous surgeon.

Thanks for sharing with us. I am going to Dr Aceves hopefully beginning of Oct. I am so excited and scared to start my new journey and enjoy life to its fullest! I am concerned about travel back to FL. but many have traveled even farther. I cant wait to be on the other side..

Bella, the best way I can describe it is to say that it is a sharp pain going down. Also, I have a stuck feeling that goes away pretty quickly. It is much, much better now and I can almost drink my 64 ozs! I am getting up to over 50, now. The clear diet is rough! Can't wait until Thursday. Of all things, I am craving a chocolate caramel Protein shake!

Thanks everyone!! I have booked with Dr. Aceves!! The date of my surgery is August 14th!! Its coming up so quick!

I've never seen one bad post or any complaints about Dr. Aceves.

He is definitely amazing. I credit him with saving my life. When he did my sleeve, he found three tumors on my liver and removed them. Who knows how long before they would have been detected if it weren't for him.
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Your experience sounds a lot like mine. I was sleeved by Dr Aceves on August 20, 2012. They are a great team, I have recommended them to at least a dozen friends or business associates.

Friday night, we flew from SC to San Diego, CA. We spent that night, all day Saturday and the next night in San Diego. Sunday, we were dropped off at the airport. We were told we would have about an hours wait, but Ernesto got there in 15 minutes! Ernesto is a sweetie, but it was difficult for me to understand him as I don't speak Spanish and he has a slight speech impediment. This is the point where I started getting nervous. We were driving straight to the hospital, with Ernesto talking about the sights, etc. He and my DH talked -- I was too nervous to join in. When we got to the hospital, I met my surgery sister there (she was having a band) and we got our blood drawn for tests. Next came the ekg and then the xray, They were very puzzled when looking at the xray machine and asked, "does she have a zipper in there?" LOL I have a steel rod fused to my spine that was showing up in the picture. Next, we were taken to the hotel. It is a very nice hotel and full service -- you can get a massage, etc. but that has to be booked ahead of time. It was too early to eat dinner and we were hungry so walked to the 7-11 for Snacks and drinks. It is HOT in Mexico in August. Finally it was time for dinner. Only one of the three restaurants was open because it was Sunday, so we had to go with the Mexican one, which was fine as I love Mexican food. Our dinner was marvelous and we split dessert. Then, the next morning, it was on to the hospital. I had assumed since my surgery sister was having an easier surgery that she would go first. Wrong! I was up first. I remember being in the OR with a male nurse or dr. named Sergio. He was very nice and spoke with me right before I went under. There were others in there, but he stood out as he spent time talking and explaining things to me which helped calm my fears. Then, they put a mask on my face and I don't remember anything until waking up in my room. I was only supposed to be in recovery for two hours but was in four as the anesthesia really put me under. (A good thing!) My mouth was dry the day of surgery but I was allowed to swish and spit Water so that helped a great deal. I had IV fluids, a drain, and morphine for pain. My surgery sister and I did a small amount of walking at some point, either that day or the next. The hospital was very, very clean. It is small, but you get such good care there. If I needed something, I got it immediately. I can't say enough good things about the level of care I received. After my second leak test, I was brought my first "food": Gatorade, hot tea and apple juice. I drank more of the hot tea than anything else. I also got chicken broth the second and third days. Yuck. I am sure it was cooked well, but I am just not a chicken broth fan. That generally went back untouched. The thing that surprised me the most was pain when I drank. Did not know it would hurt to do that. The day of departure, Ernesto was there bright and early to pick us up. The plane ride home was brutal. The delays were brutal. That was my worst day painwise and I only got half a bottle or so of water in all day. I HIGHLY recommend upgrading your return flight tickets if at all possible. I am on day six after surgery and feel much better. There is just a tiny bit of pain when I drink now. I am tired and feel a bit weak from time to time but am much better. My DH and I are very pleased with the care we received from Dr. Aceves and Almater hospital in Mexicali.

Hi! I live in Columbia and am having my surgery August 5th, in Mexico with Dr. Aceves. I am excited to find some SC sleevers here.

I am leaving today for San Diego. Going to spend Saturday there, meet the driver for Dr. Aceves Sunday, and have surgery Monday. I can't believe it is almost here!!!!!

It was explained to me that at the very first, when we are learning to eat mushies, we can have things like mashed potatoes and grits.

I am leaving today for San Diego. Going to spend Saturday there, meet the driver for Dr. Aceves Sunday, and have surgery Monday. I can't believe it is almost here!!!!!

I am leaving today for San Diego. Going to spend Saturday there, meet the driver for Dr. Aceves Sunday, and have surgery Monday. I can't believe it is almost here!!!!!

I am leaving today for San Diego. Going to spend Saturday there, meet the driver for Dr. Aceves Sunday, and have surgery Monday. I can't believe it is almost here!!!!!

Honestly tamra...all I feel a like some be kicked me in the gut!! Do I wanna feel like thatNO but WAY easier then I thought it would be!!!

It's really not that bad!!! I'm sore but not excruciating....I'm in my hospital bed now and wanted to do updates!!! Feeling great! It was scary waiting for the doctor more then it was once I was awl wake!! Tomorrow starts liqueds!!! Eek! Hopefull elall my other 8/1 sleeve buddies are doing well!!! Prayers your way

No worries. It doesn't hurt I had mine done at 10am this morning. I'm just a little groggy. HTH

Out of surgery and all went well so far!! I'm feeling pretty good just tired. Oh and thirsty. Lol. They won't give me anything until tomorrow. My doctor did find a hernia which he also repaired!!
I THANK GOD FOR BEING WITH ME AND ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
Will keep you updated!!

paying myself, August 9th going to Mexico

ya know your right!!! No one gets this but us!!! Someone who has never struggled will never understand!!! Thanks! It does help to vent here....we are all in this together!!!

I hear it almost everyday! I even had a trainer suggest that I postpone my surgery date to work out with him. NOT! They'll be the same people complimenting us 6 months from now.

My date is August 5th and I started my pre-op diet today!

(Raises hand) Me, me! I am having surgery August 5th. It can't get here soon enough.