RavenLunatic

Hey BadFla, ((I got the "VSG" sleeve.)) What I liked about the sleeve was it is much less invassive than the DS.or RNY and None of the malabsorbtion issues.. ALSO... Along with the portion of the stomach removed.. Also takes with it.. That Nasty little "grehlan Producing" Gland.. Which IS the devil that Stimulates your natural Hunger impulse.. I have been sleeved for 8 months now.. and have lost over 130 lbs.. No sign of diabetes, No more high Blood Pressure, Im eating Less. and Much Healthier than ever before !!

Sorry.. I cant be of any help.. Never heard of this Surgeon ??

I Agree with Mac... I initially was going to pick him .. BUT.. the lack of sleeve experience, WAS.. a big contributor.. ALSO.. He charged a bit more, And on top of that.. He was going to charge me even more... because my BMI was higher than the Norm.. SO he got crossed off my list real quick. He is a Fantastik Surgeon.. HE IS>. But.. Wasn't the best for Me !! I couldn't have been more impressed with my final choice.. Dr. Alberto Aceves ! What a great surgeon,.. and a Great Human Being ! :wink2:

:thumbup:IF.. you would care to.. Please check out my personal website.. @ MySpace.com - Randall - 45 - Male - DELTONA, Florida - www.myspace.com/fatboynomore I have Photos and Video I took, ( And My Good Old dad ) Before and after my trip to mexicali, Mexico to get my Sleeve done by Dr. Aceves !! I wish You ALL,... The best on your Journey !! :eek: _________________________________________________________________

:thumbup:I am really happy you were able to get anything out of what I posted.. I hope everything turns out perfect for you in the end ! have a great Journey ! :eek:

________________________________________________________________ :thumbup:I chose the SLEEVE, For the main reason, I wouldn't have to worry about fills. Also.. I have seen Post after Post.. Of people that have Bands, And are having Bad Problems, Erosion, Slippage, Vomiting, Sliming Etc. I have talked to MANY people that were banded, and have since had a revision to the sleeve.. SO.. if saving money is a reason for the band over the Sleeve.. Think again.. Get the sleeve and save your self Much time, And Pain.. Please.. do your research !!! :thumbup:

I still am Very impressed with my sleeve.. I believe this is my salvation for the rest of my life.. In other words the key stepping stone i needed to Help me get where i want to go !~ Where NOTHING ELSE WORKED.. this has with flying colors.. I have had Stints of.. what they call STALLS.. ((periods of time where i don't loose or only loose a very minimal amount.)) But.. with patience and continued diligence.. this too shall fall by the wayside. :thumbup:I LUUUUUV My sleeve !!:embaressed_smile: 127lbs Lost so far !!!!

I havn't a clue when you posted this..So i don't know if you have already decided and are done with your surgery or not.. I was really conflicted, over the whole which surgery was best forme..I did better than 6 months of research, Phone calls, and emails.. I was also a Self pay person, SO Price... was a Factor, but,.. I still wanted the best surgeon i could get for my money ! I checked In my resident state, FL. and the best i could find for the Mini Bypass(which I thought was best forme..) was 39,000.00 Plus extras... And it ranged up to 185,000.00 !! Through the message boards.. I was advised to check into Surgeons in Mexico.My family was ALL dead set aginst the idea of surgery in mex. BUT.. unless they each had a few thousand dollars to chip in.. "They needed to hold their comments to themselves.." I eventually found my surgeon of choice.. Dr. Alberto Aceves.. The total cost on my SLEEVE was 9,500.00 and that covered EVERYTHING but... my airfare.. Dr. Aceves is European, American, and mexican Board certified, and teaches others around the world, how to correctly perform the different bariatric surgeries. The hospital was The cleanest I have ever seen, and it was fully equipped and staffed by the best in the field ! My "sleeve experience" far exceeded my expectations ! If you are interested in seeing what i have documented of my experience.. I have photo's And video, as I tried to do my best to capture and acurate account ofmy experience.. My web page is - MySpace.com - Randall - 45 - Male - DELTONA, Florida - www.myspace.com/fatboynomore Here i am..... 7 months out..and so far.. I have lost over 115 lbs !! And for the first time in More years than i care to count.. I am Happy !:ohmy: