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I Want To Be Sleeved In Dec, But Can't Make Final Decision Between 3 Docs....

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Paigers    67

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What was the deciding factor for your Dr. choice???

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Garcia because of his experience, he's done over 2,000 WLS and it's 2 nights in a hospital not a recovery house. We thought Dr. Garcia, the facility, the staff and the whole experience was fantastic and we'd choose him again. Also our coordinator Alma at Ready 4 a Change was really great. We love her.

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amykins    202

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I researched, researched, and researched some more. I narroed it down to three and honestly prayed about it and when I woke up I knew Dr Aceves was the best choice for me. I know there are other excellent surgeons but the gut said Dr Aceves. My 2nd choice was Dr A below Texas, but San Diego was a much closer flight for me.

All I can say is go with your gut. We are lucky to be able to choose our surgeon. Here. we get whoever our insurance dictates, whether they've done one sleeve or 100. I like that most Mexico surgeons have done more than 1000. Mine was over 1500.

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Paigers    67

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Thanks! Glad you both were able to make a decision. I am and have been researching...I am just to skeptical I guess. I went from trying to decide between 5 docs to 3 & have now narrowed it down to Dr. Ponce and Dr. Garcia. I guess I am just afraid to make the wrong decision. Ughhhh

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Learningtotwinkle    45

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Hi Paigers

I found this link on here I don't know if you have seen it or not but this really sealed the deal for me for who I would have surgery with, its Dr Ponce featured in this video. http://www.globalnews.ca/video/weight+times/video.html?v=2191228745#video

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SunnyCox    245

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I don't think you can go wrong with Dr. Garcia or Dr. Ponce. The major surgeons discussed on this forum are all excellent. Here are some things that may help you make a decision outside of surgeon experience & complication rate:

Where will you recover? Who will take care of you after surgery? Is it a friendly/private environment (especially if you are bringing someone to stay with you)?

If you are going alone, is anyone else from the forum going to have surgery near the dates you want that you can become friends with before and after surgery?

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I went to Dr. Garcia and had 2 friends go to him. We all had a great experience and I am so pleased with my decision. Plus I have lost 72lbs in 4 months. Greatest gift I have ever given myself!

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Paigers    67

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I don't think you can go wrong with Dr. Garcia or Dr. Ponce. The major surgeons discussed on this forum are all excellent. Here are some things that may help you make a decision outside of surgeon experience & complication rate:

Where will you recover? Who will take care of you after surgery? Is it a friendly/private environment (especially if you are bringing someone to stay with you)?

If you are going alone' date=' is anyone else from the forum going to have surgery near the dates you want that you Bothcan become friends with before and after surgery?[/quote']

With both Doctors there is a 2 nite stay at hospital with additional stay at a hotel. My husband is coming with me (thank god).

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Paigers    67

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Hi Paigers

I found this link on here I don't know if you have seen it or not but this really sealed the deal for me for who I would have surgery with' date=' its Dr Ponce featured in this video. http://www.globalnews.ca/video/weight+times/video.html?v=2191228745#video

I actually just watched it...definitely made me like him more.

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Paigers    67

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I went to Dr. Garcia and had 2 friends go to him. We all had a great experience and I am so pleased with my decision. Plus I have lost 72lbs in 4 months. Greatest gift I have ever given myself!

I am happy your surgery went well! :)

How long ago was your surgery?

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AngelEyesInNJ    186

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After lots of researching online, and on the forums I just felt very comfortable with Dr. Garcia. I like the fact that he is working out of a hospital that has an ER God forbid it is needed, the 2 night stay there and the 2 nights after and one night before in the hotel, also just knowing he doesn't seem to be too far over the border helped me too! So I am set with my Nov7th date :)

Just do your research and you will know when you find the right doctor. Good luck with your choice and I can't wait to see you on the losers bench! :)

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nurseghana    167

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Garcia because of his experience' date=' he's done over 2,000 WLS and it's 2 nights in a hospital not a recovery house. We thought Dr. Garcia, the facility, the staff and the whole experience was fantastic and we'd choose him again. Also our coordinator alma at Ready 4 a Change was really great. We love her.[/quote']

that was the reason why we choose that doctor to sister and I will be sleeved 2/2013

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