Ok, so I started out thinking that lap band was fo me, but with diligent research decided to go with the sleeve. Thanks to everybody who posts on these sites, as it is INVALUABLE to us newbies to devour everything we can find.

I am now at a crossroad trying to decide on the doctor. While it seems clear that Dr Aceves is an outstanding "sleever" I am having a bit of dificulty handling the logistics of using him in Mexicali.

I know there are other doctors out there, but like anything they all seem to come with a mixed bag of reviews from glowing to frightening. While cost is definitely a factor (let's be honest here) I can honestly say it is not my main concern.

With that said, would/could anyone tell me their opinions about the other sleeve doctors out there...........Ceron, Almanza, verboonen, Joya, etc

If I cannot make it work to go with Aceves, I would love to have a great second choice that is balanced, informed, and researched.

Also, if anyone has any great insight into financing I would also like to hear that as well.

Thanks so much to each of you for your painstaking details and opinions. I value each one I read, even those I really disagree with give me insight into what I want and do not want to do. While I feel comfortable with my decision of the particular precedure, I am not quite settled on the local or physician, and really want to get that firmed up so I can proceed.

Thank you all!

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