Choosing your surgeon

[janna13 0]

After researching for a surgeon I finally became comfortable with the decision to go with Dr. Aceves. I was just setting up my appointment when I was told that Dr. Aceves has been in an accident. For those of you who know and love him I am sorry to report this. I already wrote his coordinator and sent[prayers his way but I have no idea if it is a he just fell down and sprained his ankle or if it is serious. I was told that he could not perform my surgery.

I figure if you know him you may wish to send him your well wishes. meanwhile I am afraid that I will go back to having cold feet. Does anyone have any ideas on how to quickly choose a surgeon? I prefer not to spend several weeks on this again. I a plan to go to Mexico for cost and because it sounds like they have some top notch care. Since I am a revision meaning I will hap the lap band removed I want to go with someone with a lot of experience. I had the band placed over 10 years ago in Monterrey and loved my surgeon but would like to stay close to the West Coast this time. Ideas?

[BamaGirl08 22]

Dr. Aceves passed away in a plane crash last week. I have heard that his assistant surgeon will now be performing the surgeries at his center. I was scheduled with Aceves in early June and cancelled in April to schedule with Dr. Alvarez in Mexico. My choice was made simply based off the length of the plane ride to each surgeon as they are both considered top in their field and have similar pricing. I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Alvarez.

[janna13 0]

Thank you for your response. It makes me sad even though I didn't know him since I read such wonderful things about him.

Congrats on your surgery I see that you just had it done. It is funny you should mention Dr A since I was jut looing into him. Of course he advertises a lot so maybe that is not that unusual. Where is he located? Do you fly to San Diego to see him also? Do you know if he has any experience with revisions?

[BamaGirl08 22]

After a year of research I had it narrowed down to those two. I live in Alabama. You fly into San Antonio, Texas for Dr. Alvarez. I researched doctors forever. He's got a lot of info on his website, a YouTube channel, radio show and a Facebook group where he talks and answers questions. You just have to do the research and make sure you're comfortable with who you choose. Different surgeons use different methods and have different leak rates and different follow up care. I even did a search here of each surgeon I considered's name to read what people were saying. I did this weekly for a few months. Good luck in choosing a surgeon and scheduling your date!