Questions about complications with Dr. Aceves

lookingout · April 13, 2006

really, does anyone have any adverse complications with dr. aceves? I haven't heard anything! I am also curious about post operatively, when a band slips, what happens? Is this a dire emergency or what's the deal? I am scheduled to go in 2 weeks, am active, and am wondering how long/laid up people were...please advise thanks :Banane04:

DonnaB · April 14, 2006

Sorry you haven't had any responses yet. I don't know Dr. Aceves so I can't really comment there. I understand slipped bands are different for everyone. Some people have pain and can't even get Water down. Some people get a complete absence of restriction and can eat anything with no pain. Just like everything else about the band it seems that there is no one symptom that everyone shares. If it's not painful and not keeping you from getting food and water it's not a huge emergency, but I don't think anyone would recommend waiting to take care of it. I know that sometimes a band will slip back into place with a complete unfill.

As far as activity level goes, my doctor told me no lifting, stretching, or soaking (as in swimming) for 6 weeks post-op.

Sorry I couldn't give you more information. Good luck to you.

urbrdfs · April 18, 2006

Hi -

I was banded by Dr. Aceves in September 2005 and have had no problems at all. Personally, I took a week off at work (and amvery glad I did). I could have possibly went back a day or so sooner, but choose to just take the leave.

Dr. Aceves told me that in the case of a band slip it is not "life threatening" so you would have time to fly back over to them to get it repaired and/or find someone in the states to do the repair. Nina (Dr. Aceves co-ordinator) is wonderful about trying to set up flights/coverage to the hospital etc for clients that need fills.

Because of the length of the flight (I live in GA) I choose to have my fills done through fillcenterusa which are located in various areas throughout the states.

Hope this helps.

y5clm2000 · April 19, 2006

I had my band done by Dr. Aceves in 12/04 and I had no issues and think his prices and his bedside mannor and skill was exceptional. I would recommend him to everyone. I felt that he had more experience then many US doctors. I would only suggest that if the trip to Mexico is long for you that you have a fill doc set up before you go because some doctors won't fill you if you were banded out of the country.

I was back to work within 4 days of the surgery. I have a desk job though. I had no complications. I loved that any questions I had Nina responed via email quicker then many doctor's offices in the US respond to you.