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Oregondaisy

By Oregondaisy, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Oregondaisy    2,019

Oregondaisy
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And I am thrilled for you!

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Brendasgonnalose    4

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Count Me in, had my sleeve on Jan. 19,10. wouldn't trade it for the world, great experience with the Dr.'sand nurses. I didn't have another hospital or surgery to compare it with as this was my first major surgery. Care was the best, I would recommend them to everyone looking for this sugery.:)

Brenda

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grits    0

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I had VSG with Dr. Aceves on 8/28/10 and was very pleased with both Dr. Aceves and and Dr. Campos. I did have problems with one male nurse the night of my procedure not being around when I need medicine for vomiting but Drs Aceves and Campos were both very apologetic and talked the hospital administration to not have that nurse back in the area with their patients again. I would highly recommend Dr. Aceves to my friends and family!

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pattimomof3nj    21

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Ok I'm now officially a Dr Aceves patient so count me in!!! my date is 10/15! I'm so excited!!

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BlueOctoberGirl    111

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Hello all,

I am new to this board. I am in the beginning stages of booking my surgery with Dr. Aceves. I am waiting on an email from Nina so we can confirm a date. Any help or advice is so greatly appreciated. I look forward to getting to know you all.

Thanks,

Denise

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LilMissDiva Irene    3,281

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Ok I'm now officially a Dr Aceves patient so count me in!!! my date is 10/15! I'm so excited!!

Yay Can't wait to hear how it goes!!! :)

Hello all,

I am new to this board. I am in the beginning stages of booking my surgery with Dr. Aceves. I am waiting on an email from Nina so we can confirm a date. Any help or advice is so greatly appreciated. I look forward to getting to know you all.

Thanks,

Denise

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Hi Denise, welcome to VST!!! You will ABSOLUTELY love Nina. She is a doll and a half! I got to meet she and her husband in Mexicali, and she is as cute as she sounds! She's usually very prompt so you probably have already heard from her... :)

Good luck on the days to come!

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BlueOctoberGirl    111

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Thanks so much! Yes..Nina has already emailed me. She said she is going to give me a call this evening. I am getting really excited!!!

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Oregondaisy    2,019

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Diva, do you think this thread should be moved? I want an accurate count of how many people have already had surgery there and the ones who are scheduled there.

I am afraid people aren't finding it. Maybe it should go in general sleeve discussion? I know some people just go to new posts. I want it to be seen everyday though, and if someone doesn't post , it gets kind of lost.

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Garyb_58    1

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Count me in, sleeved Jan 25, 2010 along with Keys Pirate. Nothing

bad to sad about the staff or hosptial. Would go back again in a heartbeat

and plan to help my two daughters go there for surgery.

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3636millie    3

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I was a band to sleeve revision with Dr. Aceves on 12/19/09. It was the best care I've ever received anywhere (that includes Europe, Asia, the Middle east) I've ever lived. I would go back to Dr. Aceves in a heart beat. He is the only one that would ever touch any member of my family if they would decide on weight loss surgery.

I am at goal, living a very full/active life. I'm off all meds (used to pay over $500 co-pay per month on meds). Feel better than I did in my teens. Yesterday went tubing on the Colorado River. Several days a week, I hike up the local mountain. Before surgery, I had all I could do to drag my fat azz home and flop down in a chair before going to bed.

Dr Aceves literally gave me my life back. For that, I will be eternally grateful.

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BlueOctoberGirl    111

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Hi Lily,

I spoke with Nina today and am penciled in for January 3rd!:)

Denise

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mswendy    0

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I had my VSG on April 16th of this year. I'm down 80 lbs. and feel much better.

Dr. Aceves was great, Dr. Campos was great. Nina and Gaby - wonderful. His staff is really top notch.

One of the after affects was that I still, to this day, have discomfort on the sides of my hips that I can only pinpoint to the epideral given. I never had pain or discomfort there before and I suspect it's sciatic nerve related. I actually have an appointment this afternoon to further investigate this. It's hard to sleep on my sides, I wake up several times in the night, sometimes it's uncomfortable to walk as I get up from a sitting postion.

Also, I had a small infection brewing in my incisions and my primary care doctor put me on a high dose of anti-biotic to combat it. Dr. Aceves and Dr. Campos were contacted by me and were both very concerned. I didn't get a personal email, but I believe Gaby spoke to them and was relaying the information. The only oddity is that when I posted this information (twice) on the yahoo group for Dr. Aceves, whomever was the moderator or administrator must have not allowed it through. I found it very concerning that that type of information would be censored. Several patients asked honest questions and I responded. Unfortunately, my information wasn't posted. I'm not sure who moderates the site, but I'm certain it's not the doctors.

Finally, when I was in the hospital in Mexicali, there was one particular nurse who rarely gloved up and I had to ask her to when I saw her chewing on her fingers before she went to change my dressing. Yes, this happened. She is hospital staff, not Aceves, and when I told Gaby about it they were horrified and said they would take care of it.

One other thing I would share with new patients - There's also a former patient of his who can be really overwhelming and in your face about information regarding Dr. Aceves. I can't recall her name, but she's around here too. I don't know if Aceves knows she's doing him a disservice by the tone she takes with new patients inquiring about information. And out of fairness, I've not taken the time to discuss this with their office. I am a mom of three small kids, I work full time, I coach two soccer teams, run my kids to swim meets, birthday parties, all that mom stuff. I don't have time to fight every battle.

So, that being said, yes - without hesitation, I would recommend Dr. Aceves. I am so glad that I chose him and do not regret my surgery at all. I'm happy to share honest information with people who are looking for honest answers.

Edited by mswendy

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SouthernSleever    228

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That's concerning that someone didn't let the post go through. I'm going to ask Nina about that : /

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