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Hello everyone!

After a year and a half of researching the procedure, 2 seminars, 8 months or so of "lurking" here, my fiance and I are finally prepared! We have been approved for surgery, got our funds and are very excited!

Nov 23rd. Dr Aceves, Mexicali, Mexico. Self-pay.

I know there are lots of you who've gone to Dr Aceves. If you'd like to share advice, experiences - I'd love to hear from you!!! :)

I am scared, thankful, excited, blessed...

~FlaLMT:)

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thanks guys!!!!

its coming up real fast and im soooo nervous.

we're starting our pre-op diet today. we couldve started a lot earlier but, i personally wasnt ready to give up my favorite food and mentally, wasnt ready. gave myself a week to basically eat everything i wanted and now im ready to this!!! (yay for me!!)

we are going to do low carb. we know this works because we've done the Atkins for 4 months this time last year and i lost 25, my fiance, 50. (i hate that men lose more! grrr...)

my list is long of things to accomplish today. including buying a scale! :)

have a great day everyone!!!!

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Hi FlaLMT

I also am having surgery with Dr. Aceves.MIne is sceduled for Dec 7,.

And I cant wait!!! Ive had alot of the last meal syndrom going on.Just wanted to say good luck to you both.

If you dont mine letting me know how everthing goes!!

Jen

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Hey jennypoo! (thats so cute!)

Are you working with Nina? If so, isnt she awesome? So nice. :)

I will definitely keep everyone posted. This forum is heaven sent, really. I am on here everyday for 2-3 hours at a time.

There are a handful of people here that have gone to Dr Aceves. WasABubbleButt got banded by him and is quite knowledgable.

Good luck!!!!!

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FlaLMT

Hey,

Yeah I have been in contact with NIna and Monica,they are both great.

I have talked to several here that have been banded also.Including Wasa.

Have you joined his message board?Im with you Im spend most of my time on here.Taking in and learning all I can!!

Are you getttin the J&J band?Or the Inamed?

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Hey Jenny,

I am getting the J&J band. Simply because its what we can afford. Although it is new to the US, no stats on erosion and slips, I agree with Wasa - J&J is a great company that stand behind their products. I havent read any negative posts here about it either.

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Congrats you two on getting banded! It's the best decision I have ever made. Dr. A is a gem, you'll love him. The quality of care is great.

But the surgery is the easy part, the rest is when it gets tough. But you can do it!

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Thanks WasA!! :eek:

Just got back from doing grocery shopping. Starting the pre-op diet today. Woohoo!

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Jenny,

We are beyond excited. Im still a bit nervous though. A lot of praying and planning helps. :)

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