I have seen a few folks talking about a spinal with meds for pain after surgery, does he do this on everyone or just certain people? Sounds kinda nice to me I am scheduled with him June 15!!

Wow, a spinal sounds great. It sure helped with my c-section. Another reason why I prefer Aceves if I have to self-pay. I also like that he oversews - to me that seems much more likely to prevent leaks than just a staple line.

Actually, I'm wondering if I shouldn't just go with him anyway. I'm scheduled for Saturday but the OPM is reconsidering my appeal this week. My life would be easier if they'd just call and tell me flat out "no" today so I can get this done and move on. The 7 months of waiting for an answer day after day after day is killing me.

Britt

Did they do it while you were asleep in the OR? Was it a big help? I cant wait

I have no memory of anything after they gave me the pill! I don't know where they did it.

I was one of the lucky ones. I had little to no pain, and even very little discomfort. I am 6 weeks post-op now and can eat anything I want, just not very much of it. I've lost 31 lbs and, besides having low energy every now and then, am just fine and dandy!

A definate success story (and I am a real person, not just someone paid to say nice things about Dr. Aceves!).:crying:

Hi, I have a very mild form of RA. As of right now I only take Mobic for relief. I will stop those a week before surgery. I have not taken methotrexate at all (thank goodness) and I have not taken Plaqunel is about a month. So I should be fine there. Thats the reason I was so happy when I found about the sleeve. The band would have been a big risk for me because of the high probability of needing steroids and lots of NSIADS in the future.

I take a small amount of Plaquenil but my surgeon okayed me to keep taking up till surgery. Did yours tell you differently? I read something about this class of drugs in another thread and now I'm getting worried...

i am so jealous my bmi is less than 40 but i had to do the liquid pre-op and i hate it, i have lost 15 lbs in a week and a half, but my goodness, i'm starving, have to do two days clear wed and thurs and surgery is this friday morning, i would much rather have had your pre op orders, best of luck

I have seen a few folks talking about a spinal with meds for pain after surgery, does he do this on everyone or just certain people? Sounds kinda nice to me :crying: I am scheduled with him June 15!!

Did you change surgeon's sam?

I take a small amount of Plaquenil but my surgeon okayed me to keep taking up till surgery. Did yours tell you differently? I read something about this class of drugs in another thread and now I'm getting worried...

I have not taken Plaquenil in about 2 mos. now and I am doing ok. So it was not an issue for me for surgery. Sorry I cant me more help on that.

Did you change surgeon's sam?

Yes I did! I just feel more comfortable with him with everything that is going on elsewhere right now

i am so jealous my bmi is less than 40 but i had to do the liquid pre-op and i hate it, i have lost 15 lbs in a week and a half, but my goodness, i'm starving, have to do two days clear wed and thurs and surgery is this friday morning, i would much rather have had your pre op orders, best of luck

I know I was SO excited about the no pre op liquids! Im sorry you are having to do it

Yes I did! I just feel more comfortable with him with everything that is going on elsewhere right now

This is a serious procedure and a big lifestyle change so I think you definitely should feel comfortable about your doctor and the facility you are going to. I have a feeling that you're going to have a great experience!

HI there guys! Dr Aceves will sleeve me Aug. 12th! I'm very excited....BUT....I'm TOTALLY freaked out about the Anesthesiologist. Does anyone know the skill level of Dr Aceves Anesthesiologist? When it comes my my spine I just get sooo worried!

Thanks

He is really nice and must be very experienced as he does this every day and Dr. Aceves has done over 1,000 sleeves not to mention all the gastric bypasses he does. he will talk to you before surgery.