Rosebud2

Thanks Jane.

Those presumptuous whippersnappers! A friend of mine, who is a psychic, recently told me I was going to live until 93. That might not have been the case if I hadn't gone through with the surgery. If you go back a page I posted a link to my current picture. Not too bad for a 66-yr-old broad if I have to say so myself. lol

If you follow the link yes that is me. My hair is coming back.

Travellady misc. pictures from family photos on webshots This is the results of an old lady. Obviously doing something wrong. Photo not showing.

You made the right choice. You will have a good experience.

Bring your laptop. Connection is sometimes iffy, but you can bring some movies from home too. Don't bother with books as your concentration is off after anesthesia, but magazines are good. ipod good too.

I'm feeling super great thank you. I would have gone alone to Aceves if my family had not thrown a fit. Daughter came with me but only stayed until the surgery was over and she left the next morning. But that is my personality. I did go with sister when she had hers and she needed to have me there, but that is her personality. You will be fine.

Nope! As far as I can tell you get good or you get cheap. You don't get both.

Well good luck to you. I thought Medicare excluded the VSG. If worse comes to worst I had a wonderful experience in Mexico. Don't give up your dream. Keep us posted.

It is NEVER too late. You have many years left to your life. Go for it! Who is the doctor in Vegas who takes Medicare? Do you live in Vegas? I do. Some of us will be getting together March 6. Are you interested?

Good for you! I am right there with you. I had my surgery with Dr. Aceves the end of May one month before my 65th birthday. With the pre-op weight loss and the loss since I am also past the 100 lb. mark. I'm shooting for a little more but it is more vanity weight than weight I actually need to lose. I look great and feel even better than that. Don't let age scare you off. You can do it and you will be happy you did. I figure I have at least another 20 years to go and I may as well feel good for those years.

Don't they just have the greatest team? You never feel ignored.

Yes he is eye candy. I think Dr. Campos is cute too. Ernest had his surgery a couple of weeks before I did.

We're waiting for you Jilly. Take care of yourself.

Go alone. You don't need the chaos. You will be fine. All the bariatric patients are together and you all hang out. I was going alone but family insisted daughter come with me. She left the next morning and I was alone after that. No problem at all.

Ditto to all of the above. I was just there as a support person and it was quite comfy.

Right on Tiff.

So you claim he is lying? What evidence do you have to back that up?

Is this what you used? www.mexicolapband.com Try aaceves@hotmail.com

There is an ad on the right side of this page. It gives the number and will take you to his website.

No need to use an outside coordinator. Just deal with the office directly.

This was getting lost on the other thread: # Almanza Reyes The surgery / recovery aside it looks like the experience with Dr. Reyes is very safe in general. With the escorts throughout your stay. Is the same true for Dr. Aceves? Also, I have been unable to find a site for Dr. Aceves that lists how many days in the hospital will be required and if you are placed in a private hotel room for some of your stay. Is hotel included in the package? I cannot seem to find any pricing information about Dr. Aceves. Thanks again for all your help. dinner. The hospital room was immaculate as Rosebud mentioned. I believe that housekeeping came into the room about 3x a day to mop etc. My hubby is 6'1 and managed to sleep quite comfortably on the leather sofa in the room. Towels etc were provided for the shower. So everything except for companion food and last supper is covered by his fee. I don't know what the charge would be for an extra night. Kris artteacher698View Public ProfileSend a private message to artteacher698Send email to artteacher698Find all posts by artteacher698Add artteacher698 to Your Contacts #307 (permalink) Today, 06:37 PM Oregondaisy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,579 Gender: Female City: Oregon coast State: Oregon Re: Dr. Mario Alberto Almanza Reyes You did ask if you your stay at the Lucerna Resort the night before surgery is included and yes, it is. Somebody should move these posts out of Dr. Almanza'a thread. Dr. Aceves deserves his own thread, not intermingled with Dr. Almanza's thread. __________________ band to sleeve surgery 4-29-09 Dr. Alberto Aceves OregondaisyView Public ProfileSend a private message to OregondaisySend email to OregondaisyFind all posts by OregondaisyAdd Oregondaisy to Your Contacts #308 (permalink) Today, 06:39 PM pslr2301 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5 Gender: Female City: Victoria State: Texas Re: Dr. Mario Alberto Almanza Reyes Thank you Kris and about how much does the VS package cost? pslr2301View Public ProfileSend a private message to pslr2301Send email to pslr2301Find all posts by pslr2301Add pslr2301 to Your Contacts #309 (permalink) Today, 07:09 PM artteacher698 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 20 Gender: Female City: Basking Ridge State: NJ Re: Dr. Mario Alberto Almanza Reyes I think he has a special now for $8750. That is what I paid as well. artteacher698View Public ProfileSend a private message to artteacher698Send email to artteacher698Find all posts by artteacher698Add artteacher698 to Your Contacts #310 (permalink) Today, 07:11 PM Rosebud2 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 276 Gender: Female State: Nevada Member's Picture Albums Re: Dr. Mario Alberto Almanza Reyes Quote: Originally Posted by pslr2301 Thanks so much for your quick responses. Rosebud that breakdown is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a ton!! I was worried about how I would find where to go but being picked up at the airport and dropped off there is awesome news. I understand from your post that you spend one night at a hotel and the entire trip is about 5 days. Barring any complications that is. If you need to stay an extra day is that charged separately? I'm 99% sure he would not have charged for the extra day. He found a hiatal hernia in both myself and my sister and didn't charge extra for the repair. __________________ VSG 5/27/09 Alberto Aceves M.D. 23 prior to surgery. Rosebud2View Public ProfileSend a private message to Rosebud2Send email to Rosebud2Find all posts by Rosebud2Add Rosebud2 to Your Contacts #311 (permalink) Today, 07:22 PM pslr2301 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5 Gender: Female City: Victoria State: Texas Re: Dr. Mario Alberto Almanza Reyes Thanks! =) You guys have been most helpful.

I'm 99% sure he would not have charged for the extra day. He found a hiatal hernia in both myself and my sister and didn't charge extra for the repair.

With Dr. Aceves you fly into San Diego. His driver, Ernest meets you at the airport and drives you to the hospital. Dr. Aceves' staff meets you there and efficiently walk you through the blood/urine/EKG/chest xray. Ernesto then drives you to the hotel for the night. You have your last meal - lol. Dr. Aceves and Dr. Campos either meet you there that evening or first thing in the morning to discuss the surgery, aftercare, diet, etc. Ernesto picks you up in the morning. The Anesthesiologist meets with you at the hospital and also the Internest to go over your history and test results one last time. You have your surgery, a leak test is done, and go to Recovery room. After that you return to your room. All rooms are private with private baths. There is a large couch there for your escort to use. I was quite comfortable on it when I went with my sister a few weeks ago. The next day they do another leak test with blue dye. More recovery. Both Doctor Aceves and Dr. Campos come in to check on you at least 3 - 4 times during the day, each day. Dr. Campos is there almost 24/7 if any complications arise. On day three there is another leak test with a contrast element and xrays. You rest one more day. The next morning, if you are ready, Ernesto drives you back to the airport for your return. Sis was not feeling all that well and Dr. Aceves asked if she wanted to stay and extra day. The hospital is well equipped and the nurses very kind and efficient. It is probably the cleanest hospital I've ever been in. There is an attendent there that cleans constantly. All in all it was one of the best experiences I've had with surgery and being in a hospital.

There are many, many of us who have been to Dr. Aceves. We are all happy. I've not heard on this board or others of any complaints or complications. I cose him for his experience and also because he has the F.A.C.S. designation which was important to me. He is the president of the Mexican College of Bariatric Surgeons.