Why would you leave the US for surgery?

[Phoenixrising 0]

We try to keep the doctor bashing down on these boards and stick with facts only.

While I agree that with the change in admins things have greatly improved related to Dr Bashing however that was not always the case.

Now that Wasabubblebutt does not post much n this board and "resigned" as an admin things are much more balanced.

I have no problem with folks singing the praises of their surgeon. I DO have a huge problem when lies, half truths, unsupportable facts are posted and when the poster refuses to provide cites and or sources for their "facts".

[cajun 46]

WASa,

Does Dr Aceves train other surgeons in Mexicali? I am concerned about possibly having a surgeon in training with him doing my surgery while he supervises. Just don't want anyone but him doing it. I work in a teaching hospital and what I see gives me the heebie jeebies!

Ditto.

. His experience is fantastic, his stats are better than any US surgeon I have heard of, he's well respected in the bariatric community, he trains surgeons in these procedures all over including the US.

!

[MacMadame 81]

nevermind..

[Tiffykins 672]

nevermind..

My thoughts exactly Mac. Instead of Dr. bashing I guess the cool thing to do is bash members who chose to no longer be a part of this forum.

[Norma 10]

Totally agree with you, Mac and Tiffy

[Phoenixrising 0]

My thoughts exactly Mac. Instead of Dr. bashing I guess the cool thing to do is bash members who chose to no longer be a part of this forum.

If posting the truth is bashing then Yes I am a basher. I have no idea if Wasa left being an admin voluntarily or not and there is not really any proof one way or the other except for her word about it.

I will continue to post about MY experience with Wasa, I will continue to post and tell others to take what she says in light of the fact that she often cannot and will not back up what she says. I will continue to post about the LIES, not opinions, she has historically posted on this and the OH board. I do not think it is COOL I think it is what needs to be done so folks reading her information do not take it as "expert", "factual" or "true"

[Tiffykins 672]

If posting the truth is bashing then Yes I am a basher. I have no idea if Wasa left being an admin voluntarily or not and there is not really any proof one way or the other except for her word about it.

I will continue to post about MY experience with Wasa, I will continue to post and tell others to take what she says in light of the fact that she often cannot and will not back up what she says. I will continue to post about the LIES, not opinions, she has historically posted on this and the OH board. I do not think it is COOL I think it is what needs to be done so folks reading her information do not take it as "expert", "factual" or "true"

I'm all for sharing YOUR personal experience, but is there really a need for you to explicitly seek out to discredit someone else's post. I'm pretty sure everyone here, and on OH are adults and able to make responsible decisions on their own. I would hope if they are considering WLS they would be able to do their own research, and realize the difference between lies, and opinions.

For God's sake, she isn't even a member here any more. So, why continually bring it up. You can share your experience, opinions, and facts without "bashing" someone else. It only makes your credibility at most questionable, and it seems like a personal vendetta against someone on an internet forum. It's lame and immature in my opinion.

[MacMadame 81]

I will continue to post about the LIES, not opinions, she has historically posted on this and the OH board.

That's called "board dragging". It's lame and unnecessary and generally frowned upon throughout the internet.

What happens at OH should stay there and what happens here should stay here IMO.

[cajun 46]

I agree, Tiff.

I don't need a citation/footnote for every opinion I read here, and I appreciate everyone's opinion. I realize they are personal experiences/opinions and may not always be"facts" as other people see things. It's helpful to hear it all and make up my own mind.

If I have a question about the source of a statement, I usually PM the person. Works for me.

[Ruthi 60]

Geez, cant we all just get along? If anyone doesnt like what they read or see, no one here is going to make them stay here and be exposed to it. Thanks to all who keep this forum what it was meant to be. We have a kind caring forum family here, I would love to see it kept that way. PEACE

[MacMadame 81]

Does Dr Aceves train other surgeons in Mexicali? I am concerned about possibly having a surgeon in training with him doing my surgery while he supervises. Just don't want anyone but him doing it. I work in a teaching hospital and what I see gives me the heebie jeebies!

I'm not WASa but Dr. Aceves is not running a teaching hospital. He's a proctor and that means that he travels to other surgeons and shows them how to do procedures.

My understanding is that he does all his own surgeries and his assistant only holds the extra instruments.

[*susan* 1,709]

Keep it friendly, please all. We encourage everyone to post their personal experiences with their doctors. We discourage personal attacks on one another.

[Phoenixrising 0]

That's called "board dragging". It's lame and unnecessary and generally frowned upon throughout the internet.

What happens at OH should stay there and what happens here should stay here IMO.

FYI I am referring to things that happened here on this board. I do not and did not bash any surgeon.

I do not address the Wasa issue unless I see posts by her or about her.

[Oregondaisy 2,019]

WasA refuses to post at this board anymore even though several people have emailed her and asked her to come back. People miss her and she knows it , but still refuses to post on this board. She has her own personal reasons.

[Ky.hen 5]

Wasa was very helpful and supportive to me while she was here. I hope to be as supportive to someone else after I have my surgery.