Hi everyone,

Well, after a lot of researching and thinking, I've decided to get the Sleeve. I'm scheduled to be sleeved with Dr. Aceves on June 29. I wish it were sooner, but work and school- you know the drill.

I must say, for the first time in a long time, I feel hope, and I find myself smiling and my heart fluttering with excitment becuase I know that soon, I will be on my way to a thinner, healthier me. It's been such a long battle with so many failures. I feel hopeful that I will finally beat this thing; that I will finally allow myself to look in the mirror and that I will one day love myself.

Thank you all for sharing your stories and for your advice.

Rose

Hi everyone,

Well, after a lot of researching and thinking, I've decided to get the Sleeve. I'm scheduled to be sleeved with Dr. Aceves on June 29. I wish it were sooner, but work and school- you know the drill.

I must say, for the first time in a long time, I feel hope, and I find myself smiling and my heart fluttering with excitment becuase I know that soon, I will be on my way to a thinner, healthier me. It's been such a long battle with so many failures. I feel hopeful that I will finally beat this thing; that I will finally allow myself to look in the mirror and that I will one day love myself.

Thank you all for sharing your stories and for your advice.

Rose

Awwwww, Rosey! I'm so happy for you! That is fantastic! You are doing a great job. Keep doing what you are doing and all will be well!

Congrats to you!

CONGRATULATIONS! Is the cost that much less in Mexico compared to US? I just found out that my insurance has an exclusion for surgical and non-surgical treatment of obesity, so it's going to be a self-pay. Everything I read about Dr. Aceves has me wondering if I should be checking out Mexico. The surgeon I've found here is awesome; however I've ready nothing bad about Dr. Aceves so I'd like to be able to compare prices. Thanks. Again, CONGRATS!

Rosey, that is wonderful news, and I think you have made an excellent choice for surgeon.

Vegasangel, are you a band to sleeve revision, or just a new sleeve? This makes a difference in what the cost is.

Hi Susan

This will be my first WLS. I was leaning toward the band; however, the more I read and the more I research, I believe the sleeve is the right answer for me.

Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it. I'd like to get it done sooner than later as we're going on a cruise in September and I'd like to be thinner before then.

(BTW - great name ... mine is Susan, too!)

CONGRATULATIONS! Is the cost that much less in Mexico compared to US? I just found out that my insurance has an exclusion for surgical and non-surgical treatment of obesity, so it's going to be a self-pay. Everything I read about Dr. Aceves has me wondering if I should be checking out Mexico. The surgeon I've found here is awesome; however I've ready nothing bad about Dr. Aceves so I'd like to be able to compare prices. Thanks. Again, CONGRATS!

Dr. Aceves charges $9,000 for a virgin sleeve and $12,500 for a revision to a sleeve. This includes the hotel stay the night before surgery, pre-op testing, surgery, hospitalization (3 nights), and medications. My surgeon in the U.S. quoted @ $25,000 for same day surgery.

Hi everyone,

Well, after a lot of researching and thinking, I've decided to get the Sleeve. I'm scheduled to be sleeved with Dr. Aceves on June 29. I wish it were sooner, but work and school- you know the drill.

I must say, for the first time in a long time, I feel hope, and I find myself smiling and my heart fluttering with excitment becuase I know that soon, I will be on my way to a thinner, healthier me. It's been such a long battle with so many failures. I feel hopeful that I will finally beat this thing; that I will finally allow myself to look in the mirror and that I will one day love myself.

Thank you all for sharing your stories and for your advice.

Rose

Congratulations! You're in good hands and the time will be here before you know it!

My surgeon in the U.S. quoted @ $25,000 for same day surgery.

Yikes! Mine only charges 17,000. And he's the most experience sleeve surgeon in the US.

CONGRATULATIONS! Is the cost that much less in Mexico compared to US? I just found out that my insurance has an exclusion for surgical and non-surgical treatment of obesity, so it's going to be a self-pay. Everything I read about Dr. Aceves has me wondering if I should be checking out Mexico. The surgeon I've found here is awesome; however I've ready nothing bad about Dr. Aceves so I'd like to be able to compare prices. Thanks. Again, CONGRATS!

Dr. Aceves is charging me $9500, which includes everything except airfare. My mom is way against going to Mexico, but from tons of research and questions to those who've already done it, I feel very comfortable with my decision. I'll be paying half of what I'd pay here and I'll believe with all my heart that I will be in the best hands. Look into it, and you'll find many good things.:-)

Rose

Vega...

Dr. Aceves is charging me $9500, and this includes everything but airfare. My mom and dad are against me going to Mexico, but after a lot of research and inquiry, I truly feel confident that I'll be in the best hands. I'll be saving half of what I'd pay here for the sleeve, and I believe the care will be superior to most found here. Look into it at least. :-)

Rose

Rosey -

TRUST ME - I am DEFINITELY looking into it and each day more swayed that Dr. Aceves is the way to go. Luckily, I live close enough to San Diego that I can drive - it's about a 4-5 hour drive, but completely doable and generally done in less time than it takes at the airport by the time you check in at least 2 hours early and sit around and wait - then an hour flight ... generally everytime I've flown from LV to SD, my plane has been delayed and so I drive whenever possible.

I have a consulation with Dr. Teng here in LV; however, from what I'm hearing on his cost, etc., and since I am a self-pay, I am 99% sure that I'll be heading to Mexico in the near future ... would love to get this done sooner than later and start my new life!:biggrin:

Hey Rosie

Go with me, I am scheduled for June 12th. I have to get a passport for the trip since its after June 1st. If you would like to share the trip, let me know. I am planning to drive also.

Ruthi

sorry, that note was for vegas angel not rosey but rosey, you can go with me too

sorry, that note was for vegas angel not rosey but rosey, you can go with me too

Hey Ruth -- If I can get my financing and everything lined up by the 12th I'd be happy to go with you -- you're not going by yourself are you? My DBF is going with me -- he's being SO SUPPORTIVE and is behind me 100% ... waiting to hear from Nina as to what the next step is ... and hoping the swine flu matter is under control before I make the trip. LA is right on the way between LV and SD so it's completely doable if they can get me in around then. I'll keep you posted!

hi vangel

Yes, I am going by myself. No one knows I am doing this, I put my family and friends through so much when I had the emergency surgery, I just couldnt have them worrying about me again or take more time from their jobs or school. I dont doubt they would be in favor of me having any more surgery either...so what they dont know wont hurt them. Let me know if everything gets lined up. Renee is my coordinator but she and Nina talk frequently. Nina takes care of my reservations. I was going to stay in SD overnight on Wed and meet the driver at the airport the next morning and go to Mexicali.

Hope everything works out. It would be great to have a friend along.

Ruthi

hi vangel

Yes, I am going by myself. No one knows I am doing this, I put my family and friends through so much when I had the emergency surgery, I just couldnt have them worrying about me again or take more time from their jobs or school. I dont doubt they would be in favor of me having any more surgery either...so what they dont know wont hurt them. Let me know if everything gets lined up. Renee is my coordinator but she and Nina talk frequently. Nina takes care of my reservations. I was going to stay in SD overnight on Wed and meet the driver at the airport the next morning and go to Mexicali.

Hope everything works out. It would be great to have a friend along.

Ruthi

Is Renee new? I keep hearing about her but I know nothing about her from two surgeries.

We'll figure out a way for someone to be there for you. At the very least, I'll be there via phone for you!

I don't understand... what happened? I thought you would have surgery sooner. What is going on?