I am trying to choose between Dr. Ariel Ortiz and Dr. Aceves? I am leaning toward Dr. Aceves because of his credentials and the fact that it seems his patients loose more of their excess weight than some of the others Dr's patients. But I am a bit nervous because his complication rate is a bit higher then Dr.Ortiz (Ortiz coordinator claims he has had 0 leaks or deaths with the VSG surgery) and Dr. Aceves lost a patient a few months ago. I just feel that I will be more successful with the weight loss with Aceves with what I have read and seen from his past patients but is it worth the risk with him having a higher complication rate, which is still less than 1%, but still freaks me out?!?!? Should I be concerned?!? I'm driving myself crazy trying to choose a Dr.!!!

I'm going to be sleeved by Dr Aceves on the 14th and will let you know how it goes. I full confidents & faith in Dr Aceves. Keep in mind the number of successful surgeries the Dr has made etc.... No Dr is perfect!!!! There's complications in any type of surgeries. I would be more concerned to be in a clinic versus a hospital. Dr Aceves is in a hospital with all the specialist. One question I raised to myself is ''What will happen if I need a blood transfusion? Will there be a blood bank? I'm glad Dr Aceves office is honest and letting you know the truith.... this shows integrity! I heard Dr Ariel Ortiz is also a fine surgeon. I have only three surgeons I would consider Dr Aceves, Dr Alvarez and Ariel Ortiz.... No matter how amazing you are no one is a perfect A plus as a surgeon. You need to look at the bigger picture! I will keep u posted ;0)

Assuming both drs have done many VSGs, I'd go for the one with a lower complication rate.

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Edited December 5, 201312 yr by Sydney Susan