Vetniemeer 36 Posted July 5, 2013 Trying to decide between those three doctors and their respective facilities and care....any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesser 295 Posted July 5, 2013 Trying to decide between those three doctors and their respective facilities and care....any suggestions? Out of these three I would go with Aceves. I've pondered on all of these surgeons as well, but I have never once read a bad review on Dr. Aceves. Plus he has the most experience out of the 3 you listed above. Aceves/Alvarez are about the same price- I really like how Dr. Alvarez has his YouTube channel and answers questions. He's very informative and interacts with his patients a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vetniemeer 36 Posted July 5, 2013 Thanks, Jesser - can I ask who you used and if you'd recommend him/her? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaRaeLeo 2,146 Posted July 5, 2013 Thanks' date=' Jesser - can I ask who you used and if you'd recommend him/her?[/quote'] I went to Dr. Aceves in March and my experience truly was excellent. 3 serenity1959, Hnybear5150 and Vetniemeer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesser 295 Posted July 5, 2013 Thanks' date=' Jesser - can I ask who you used and if you'd recommend him/her?[/quote'] I'm still in limbo... I'm saving up for my surgery still. But if I had the cash right now I would go to Dr Aceves. But I'm struggling coming up with that much money so I'm more than likely going to go with Dr. Fernando Garcia. I'm also looking into Dr. Illan. Both work out of Florence Hospital there in Tijuana.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burnzee 2 Posted July 5, 2013 I had my surgery on June, 25th with Dr. Ramos-Kelly in Tijuana. Great experience, great doctor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmyInOrlando 348 Posted July 6, 2013 I'm scheduled with Dr. Alvarez for August 1st. I'm sure I'll be posting all the details, good and bad. I'm a Nurse, so I'm sure I'll be critiquing everything. I searched and searched, and couldn't find one negative post about him, his staff or the hospital, 3 Vetniemeer, serenity1959 and blondie1007 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hnybear5150 43 Posted July 6, 2013 I had surgery with dr. Aceves in february and I couldn't have been happier! the drs and his staff are excellent! I would be happy to share any part if my experience! 3 Vetniemeer, AmandaRaeLeo and serenity1959 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serenity1959 67 Posted July 6, 2013 After much research, my decision was between Dr. Aceves and Dr. Alvarez. I liked the longer time in the hospital with Dr. Aceves as well as the three leak tests. Peace of mind! 3 AmandaRaeLeo, stephanie1678 and Hnybear5150 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstartover 101 Posted July 7, 2013 Dr alvarez has a weekly radio show on mondays that you can send questions too also...if u have questions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondie1007 51 Posted July 7, 2013 Dr. Aceves did my surgery a year and a half ago. Great experience. No problems. Down from a size 24 to a size 10. 4 AmandaRaeLeo, serenity1959, Erica2013 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerdInOregon 26 Posted July 7, 2013 Dr. Aceves did my surgery 2.5 weeks ago and it was a fantastic experience. Everyone on his staff was incredible. I felt well cared for and the doctors checked on me multiple times a day. I am so pleased with my choice, it exceeded my already high expectations. 6 stephanie1678, serenity1959, Erica2013 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephanie1678 80 Posted July 7, 2013 Dr. Aceves did my surgery 2.5 weeks ago and it was a fantastic experience. Everyone on his staff was incredible. I felt well cared for and the doctors checked on me multiple times a day. I am so pleased with my choice, it exceeded my already high expectations. I have been watching your youtube videos (and subscribed to them). Love them! They are very uplifting and inspiring. Would love for you to suggest some other youtubes that may help me. I am scheduled wit Dr Aceves July 25th. 3 Hnybear5150, serenity1959 and Erica2013 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
relax#3 7 Posted July 7, 2013 I also went to Dr.Aceves in March for a band to sleeve revision. I had an excellent experience. I was banded 4.5 years ago with Dr.Ortiz/Dr.Martinez. I had a good experience there as well. The 3 reasons I went to Dr.Aceves and not back to Dr.Ariel Ortiz was 1- Dr.Aceves has more experience 2- The longer hospital stay, I just felt more comfortable being in the hospital for 3 days as opposed to being in a hotel. If I were to have an emergency at 3am the response time being in a hotel freaked me out 3- I went to Tijuana thinking Dr.Ortiz was doing my band and didnt find out until after Dr.Martinez did it. Now, he did an amazing job and Dr.Ortiz was there BUT that wasnt explained to me at all before surgery...unless they told me the little bit right before after I had a relaxant and I dont remember. It should have been told to me before I even travelled there. I almost did go back to The OCC though as I went there for several fills an have always had good experiences, but I just felt much more comfortable go to Dr.Aceves. 3 serenity1959, stephanie1678 and Vetniemeer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
relax#3 7 Posted July 7, 2013 I also went to Dr.Aceves in March for a band to sleeve revision. I had an excellent experience. I was banded 4.5 years ago with Dr.Ortiz/Dr.Martinez. I had a good experience there as well. The 3 reasons I went to Dr.Aceves and not back to Dr.Ariel Ortiz was 1- Dr.Aceves has more experience 2- The longer hospital stay, I just felt more comfortable being in the hospital for 3 days as opposed to being in a hotel. If I were to have an emergency at 3am the response time being in a hotel freaked me out 3- I went to Tijuana thinking Dr.Ortiz was doing my band and didnt find out until after Dr.Martinez did it. Now, he did an amazing job and Dr.Ortiz was there BUT that wasnt explained to me at all before surgery...unless they told me the little bit right before after I had a relaxant and I dont remember. It should have been told to me before I even travelled there. I almost did go back to The OCC though as I went there for several fills an have always had good experiences, but I just felt much more comfortable go to Dr.Aceves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites