Sleeved and Relieved

I have been emailing back and forth with Melissa there. They have the best price for sure. I am concerned about being in a clinic instead of a hospital. How well did they prepare you for post opt? And do they test for leaks after surgery? Sorry for so many questions. Thanks to everyone for your help!!

Thank you Mary. Seems like a lot of people think very highly of Dr. Aceves. His price is a little higher than many others however maybe it is a case of you get what you pay for. I have another question, is there very much aftercare needed when you go home? thanks again, Brenda

Thank you so much Bernadette. If you don't mind telling me, who was your doctor?

Brenda Thank you so much for your response. I would love to hear any tips or advise that you may have for me. Dr. Aceves is one of the doctors I am considering. My sister looked at his web site and was impressed. I love your name (Brenda's Gonnalose) and so many people have the cutest names on here. I gotta think me up a good one. Thanks Again, Brenda

Does anyone have experience with Doctors in Mexico? Has anyone been to Dr. Almanza at Jerusalem Weight Loss in Tijuana, Mexico? Thank you for any help you can give.

I live in West Palm Beach. Hoping to find a good dr. to do my fills after my surgery. Will travel if necessary. Thank you so much for you help.

Has anyone been banded at the Cleveland Clinic? I am thinking being banded at the one in Weston, Florida. Would appreciate any input. Thanks, Brenda in West Palm Beach

I weigh about 325 and the doctor told me I could not lose enough with the band. Anyone out there who has lost well and started out over 300 lbs, please respond!

I saw Dr. Szomstein who charged me $281.00 to tell me bluntly that he would not do the band on me! I would be happey losing 125 lbs even though I would still be heavy and I am not in a hurry. Anyway I found out that my insurance won't cover the band so I am thinking of Mexico now. Thanks for your reply. Brenda

Yes, exactly, the dr. said he would not do the lap band on me, my BMI is too high. It would not be successful, the weight loss would be slow and I could not lose enough since I have so much to lose. I would rather lose slow, I am 56 years old and I don't care about being really thin, would love to see 200 again! Thanks for your reply!

I weigh 325 and am about 5'6". My bmi is 52. I have been exploring the possibility of having the band done since Feb. of this year. Was scheduled to go to Mexico in March and my hubby got sick. Now I am trying to check into doctors that my insurance (United HealthCare) will cover. I was so disappointed when I was told this past week that I weigh too much for the band (dr. at Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Fl). So I got online and started a thread and got much response, one directed me here. Thanks for all of you who have gone before me. Keep up the sharing. It really helps. Brenda

Well I am so excited at all the response I have gotten. I am going to do some more investigating. I chose the Cleveland Clinic because they were so wonderful for my husbands 2 brain surgeries-another department all together. And also they accept United Health Care which is my insurance. I will go to Mexico if I can't find someone who accepts my insurance before I will have the bypass. Thanks to everyone! Brenda

I went to an orientation yesterday. But the doctor told me I need to lose too much to get the band. He would only consider the bypass for me. I was very disappointed. I have been checking into the band for several months but due to my husband becoming ill I put it on hold in March and just now started again. Not sure what I am going to do now, either try other doctors or consider the bypass. How did the psychologial evaluation go for you?

Sorry correction to my first post, it is Mexico not New Mexico

I am researching the lap band and am thinking of going to New Mexico to Dr. Aceves. Does anyone have any information on this doctor. And also does anyone live in Florida and know a good doctor for fills? I would appreciate any info anyone could give me. Thanks Brenda