Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Anyone Sleeved By Dr. Jorge Acosta Or Dr. Michael Lara (El Paso)



Recommended Posts

I'm reading mixed reviews but they are also surgeons at a Center of Excellence hospital? Are they great surgeons? How was your overall experience?

Do you any recommendations of a great surgeon in the TX area?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am schedule for September 4th. I know several people who have had surgery done by Dr. Acost and really like him. They are very happy that they did the surgery and have been successful. What had you heard?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Beckykabq, :) thanks for responding! I googled them and read some good and bad. Like bedside manners and the little things. I was ready to go with them until that but I really want to like them because it is only a 4 hour drive and I have lots of family in El Paso lol! Please let me know how everything goes for you :) I hope you have a complication free surgery and recover quicker then quick :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My sister and i are scheduled for 9/21 with Dr. Lara. I have heard good things about Dr Acosta, but also good things about Dr. Lara. He's very serious about his work. I'm hoping things go well.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Please let me now how everything goes :) I bet your a bundle of emotions right now !! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

We will, getting very nervous, but, excited at the same time. At this point, i just want to get it over with.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am schedule for September 4th. I know several people who have had surgery done by Dr. Acost and really like him. They are very happy that they did the surgery and have been successful. What had you heard?

Had my surgery 3 weeks ago. Dr. Acosta is wonderful. I couldn't have been more please with both Dr. Acosta and the hospital staff at Del Sol.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Had my surgery 3 weeks ago. Dr. Acosta is wonderful. I couldn't have been more please with both Dr. Acosta and the hospital staff at Del Sol.

Thank you for letting me know! How was the pain? Do you mind me asking how everything went? Like how the nurses were, after surgery, when did you leave? Lol I have soooo many questions!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm glad your surgery went well :) @beckykabq!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My sister and i had our surgeries with Dr Lara on 9/18. They went great. He is a great Dr. The staff at the hospital are excellent and really take care of all of your needs. There was very little pain.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My sister and i had our surgeries with Dr Lara on 9/18. They went great. He is a great Dr. The staff at the hospital are excellent and really take care of all of your needs. There was very little pain.

How are you doing? I hope your doing well. :) can you give me some insight on the pre-op diet?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thank you for letting me know! How was the pain? Do you mind me asking how everything went? Like how the nurses were, after surgery, when did you leave? Lol I have soooo many questions!

The nursing staff was absolutely the best I have ever had. I had some other issues since I have other health issues so my stay was longer. I was apprehensive about the surgery because of those issues but I couldn't be happier with the outcome and how the staff and Dr. Acosta handled the issues when they did arise.

Follow up has been terrific too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

He didnt request that we go on a pre-op diet. but we did anyway, so the surgery would go easier. We did 5 Protein Shakes a day for a week before surgery, except for the day before, which was just clear liquid.< /p>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

He didnt request that we go on a pre-op diet. but we did anyway, so the surgery would go easier. We did 5 Protein shakes a day for a week before surgery, except for the day before, which was just clear liquid.

Sounds to good to be true. Minimal pain and no pre- op diet lol hmmm o_O

I do hope your recovery continues to go smoothly :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sounds to good to be true. Minimal pain and no pre- op diet lol hmmm o_O

I do hope your recovery continues to go smoothly :)

Dr. Acosta did have me go on a 2 week pre-op liquid Protein shake diet. Since my surgery date was moved up it was actually only one week. But I did lose 5 pounds. I think the pre-op depends on each patients needs. My co-worker didn't have an pre-op diet restrictions. I think it helped prepare for the post-op liquid diet. I personally like the shakes and have at least one a day.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×