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I have been looking into this procedure for a year and a half now. My fiance and I are finally prepared to do it!

We are looking into getting it done in Mexico. I have contacted 4 offices.

Aceves, Ortiz, Gonzalez and Lopez-Corvala.

I'd appreciate any suggestions, opinions, experiences. Please:help:.

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Hello,

This is my 1st post, I've been lurking for awhile:ranger:

I too have been in contact with a couple of these Dr.s from Mexico. I am leaning toward Lopez-Corvala, because Belite (the facilitator) really puts everything together for you. But I haven't heard enough about him here on Lapbandtalk. I really would like to hear from some of his patients, so anyone out there who knows anything...please feel free to respond I would really appreciate it. Thanks so much.

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Lisa

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I have been looking into this procedure for a year and a half now. My fiance and I are finally prepared to do it!

We are looking into getting it done in Mexico. I have contacted 4 offices.

Aceves, Ortiz, Gonzalez and Lopez-Corvala.

I'd appreciate any suggestions, opinions, experiences. Please:help:.

Hi,

I was like you and I called the first three on your list.And emailed and read everything I could on them.I ended up choosing Dr. Aceves.I will be having surgery on 12/7 with him.You can pm me if you want..

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Hello everybody!!!

We've decided on DR ACEVES. My fiance is very excited. I, on the other hand, am quite nervous. Have never undergone surgery and Im mostly scared about the anesthesia.

Any comforting words???? :D

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Hello everybody!!!

Any comforting words???? :D

The surgery isnt bad at all. They will have you walking the same afternoon and usually on the way home in 1-2 days. Be sure to rest as needed once home, but walk when you can. It really does help get rid of the gas pain that you may have from the surgery. I found that sleeping in a recliner really helped too. Easier to get back up when you need to. Follow your dr'spost-op diet very closely and you will see some amazing results. Good luck....Dave

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Hey Dave,

Thanks for the advice. Will definitely keep that recliner tip in mind. :D

We're getting the J&J Band. Thoughts anyone??

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I was banded on 9/20/07 by Dr. Ortiz. Great experience and no complaints.

I had my 1st fill yesterday...again...a seamless experience. I am happy I chose to have him do my surgery.

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miller: Thats fantastic!

We chose Aceves not only for his great credentials but also because of the consistency and immediate response I got from his patient coordinator, Nina.

Good luck to everyone and good luck to me!!! :D

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