My husband and research guru came across this forum & has insisted I register & post, claiming it's the most informative out there! So here goes... I don't know all the ins & outs yet, so if this is in the wrong place I apologize.

I understand there are quite a few of Dr. Aceves' patients on here & I would love to hear your feedback. My husband said he had a hard time coming across any negative comments about the Dr, his staff & the hospital, so I guess any of those would be helpful too. Not that I want to hear anything negative, but I'm sure it will help with my overall view of things.

Never in a million years did I think I'd be going to Mexico for surgery, so here's hoping I've made the right decision. Anyone else on here going to be there the same week, Jan 11-15? Be great starting this together with someone!

Thanks, hope to hear from some of you soon!

Kai, welcome to VST! Your husband is correct, this site is wonderful and I'm glad you have joined. Good luck on the rest of your pre-op journey!!!

Hi Kai

Welcome to VST! We are glad you joined. I can't help you on Dr. Aceves, but there are many here that can. Good Luck on your journey and please ask away with questions. There are lots of wonderfully supportive, knowledgeable people on this forum that are always willing to help.

Hi Kai,

I had my surgery with Dr. Aceves on 11/19...an incredible experience! My original intent was to have WLS locally. I did 5 out of 6 months of jumping thru hoops for insurance company..all the tests etc. Then found out that there was NO chance that it would be covered..and if I chose self pay for my surgeon here it would have been 30 K for surgery and 1 night in the hospital...UMMMMMMMM (oh and he has only done 3 VSG's)

SO i started my investigation. You are in the right place for both info, and support! You will be amazed at the quality of service and attention you will get from Dr. A and Dr. Campos. They were in my room at least 4-5x a day EACH! Dr. C found out that my honey loved starbucks...so he actually would pick up a coffee for him on his way to work in the am! Can you imagine that happeing in the US? HAHAHAH

You are making a great decision..one that will affect you for the rest of your life! I'm down 31 lbs and on the road to a much happier and healthier me!

Feel free to ask any questions you may have!

Happy New year

Kris

deedee & Linda, thanks for your replies & more so your kind words! I see that you are both so close to your goal weights... huge congrats! It's truly inspiring & gives me something to really look forward to!

Kris, thanks for giving some insight into your experience with Dr Aceves. I'm looking forward to starting this journey & am pretty relieved with all the good feedback everyone has on him. I too looked into US hospitals, but when I read the level of service from him & his team, I was quickly sold. I'm not discrediting any US hospitals and/or surgeons, but when I'm traveling so far & paying out of my pocket I really wanted to go somewhere that more than a few people had rave reviews about! All the best in your continued weight loss, sounds like you're well on your way!

I am right with you Kai. Never did I think I would EVER have surgery in Mexico. I am also a research guru and never found anything negative on Dr. Aceves. I was sleeved just 2 weeks ago by Dr. Aceves on 12/19/09 and I am doing great! My mom came with me and she was quite bitter about it (being Mexico and all). By the end of our time, I think she is not Dr. Aceves' biggest cheerleader! I should have her post a testimonial! You have NOTHING to fear. The only NEGATIVE thing my mom had to say was...they didn't have a bath tub. She likes her baths in the morning and they only have showers. Ha! Good luck to you!!

Kim:thumbup:

Thanks Kim! Sounds like you are doing well, which is just as good as hearing about your experience there!

Did your mom stay in the room with you? I've read about a sofa in the room, is it a sofa bed or just sofa? My husband will be coming with me, and he is super supportive & caring, but can be a bit of a baby... so here's hoping he sucks it up as much as I have to! lol