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Just relocated from Port Angeles WA to Milwaukee, WI.... Am looking for a MD for possible adjustments and a support group. I was banded in Mexicali on 12/22/08 and am down right at 100 lb... The Dr I had was Aceves in Mex...great facility, good peeps all....Definitely a positive and beneficial situation!

Thanks!, Its a project, What they told me was that I have had a tool strapped on to help but, that the majority of the effort is still in my head & its gonna be hard work. It is but, if you are dedicated & motivated it seems to be working just fine. I have the "Inamed" band. I'm led to believe that there is not much dif other than a brand name? I'm sure some peeps have more comfort w/something that says "Johnson & Johnson" on it though....... Good luck to you!! I am shooting for 150 lbs or so....The Dr. I used set caloric intake at 600-800. From what I'm hearing that may be a bit extreme. Some are saying 1200, even 1500 a day. Thanks.....& GL Konrad

Tx, I'll track water a little better. Believe I'm drinking plenty, I like water & have always got a bottle nearby but, never know. Appreciate the response. My paperwork says drink plenty but, makes no ref to it and body temp......Thanks!

Sure, Was beautiful facility, great people (most w/some English) Dr. Aceves (& the senior staff all) speaks very good english. The place was quite modern, spotless, & extremely well staffed. The cost at the time (Nov.-Dec) was 7k, I believe it is a little more now. I drove down (from Seattle area) but, they will pick you up in San Diego if you fly. A couple hours east of SD. You will have a 1st class hotel room the night prior then a very comfortable private room during your stay. It was a great overall experience and I would recommend Dr. Aceves to anyone who must pay cash. Good luck Konrad

Good morning all! I was banded (M/50yo) in Mexicali Mexico by A Dr Aceves on 12/22/08 & things are going pretty well. I am out here in the spectacular Pacific Northwest. Currently down approx 70 lb with at least that much more to go. I am freezing? Never been cold in my life, anyone else experiencing this? I suspect it is just body losing a layer of insulation, but not sure. Just started (last nt) with a support grp out here, they were great. Was encouraging to hear others situations & concerns. was 1st visit and about 12 folks showed. Felt better about the whole life change when I walked out. Tx Chuck Also, what is the recommended caloric intake people are being told to shoot for? The clinic I went to suggested 600-800 a day. What about others? &, 1 more....lol Is anyone using or know how to acquire software from 'Nutri Strategy' for tracking & a quite wide variety of nurti info, calorie to effort graphs, etc. I could not find any direct contact info on the site & I got no response to my e-mail? Thanks and best of luck to all.....Konrad

I just had the procedure in Mexacali on 12/22/08. A Dr. Aceves. Great facility, (** Nice small very professional, well equip, & spotlessly clean!) Good people, & a great experience. Cash cost I paid 50 days ago was 7k. I think $7500 now They will pick you up in San Diego if you fly in and return you there in 3 days. Hope that is good info for you... Konrad