EBruce

I am a marine technician aboard an oceanographic research vessel so I am out to sea most of the year. I would love to be a stay at home mom but I have not found the guy to help me make a baby yet.

I have lost 50lbs and am just past my one year mark. Most of it came off in the last 6 months when I finally hit my sweet spot.

I flew home two days after my surgery from San Diago to Florida with a layover in Atlanta. It was slightly uncomfy on the plane but nothing too bad. If I had to do over, I would have splurged for the 1st class seat. Good luck!!

I had my surgery with Dr. Aceves a year ago this month and can not say enough wonderful things about him and his staff. His coordinator takes care of everything for you, picks you up at the airport, gets you checked in to the hospital...she is great. I feel like I got better care there than I would have in a US hospital. Dr. Aceves has the best bed side manner!! He is so nice and never makes you feel stupid the way some US docters will. I have been back for 2 fills with Dr. Aceves, he does them free for the first year, all you pay is for the Fluro which is $100. I have a Dr. set up down here in Florida incase I have probelms, but he charges $700 for a fill, so it is less expensive to go back to Dr. Aceves even with the air fare. I also just feel better having Dr. Aceves do my fills. I was a slow starter, I did not have any restriction untill my 2nd fill, but have been loosing well since then. I am down 50lbs at the year mark and have 50 more to go. I hope you seriously look into Dr. Aceves, he is great!!!