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Topic: These are my feelings
Hi Everyone,
I know that I can only speak about what I have experienced. Everyone who has had WLS feels the same about the doctor they had as I do my doctor who I had.
So for me, I new without a doubt my insurance was NEVER going to pay for my weight loss surgery. So it was my mission to figure out how I was going to have the weight loss surgery. I knew after a lot of research that I was only interested in "Sleeve or VGS" weight loss surgery. Then the next mountain to climb was how was I going to pay for this. I had a little money set aside for an emergency--almost enough to pay for my surgery. I put about $1,000 on my credit card when it came time to have the surgery.
My next challenge was WHO was I going to have do the surgery. I had worked with someone who had weight loss surgery and I must have asked her a million questions--she is a Nurse Practitioner and I really trusted her judgment. She made me do a lot of research on my own.
I kept hearing the name Dr. Aceves over and over when I got on this board and two other boards. I called his office, I loved the people who worked for him and how open they were an listened to my concerns and answered my questions over and over. I found that asking others who had been to him really gave me a lot of great information too. They were honest and told me the good, the bad and the ugly about having sleeve surgery. They were all so honest and helpful. When I was scared or had all kinds of feeling an emotions they were there for me too!
So, I am here to say, Dr. Aceves is rated extremely high in my book--the BEST. If he lived closer to me I would make him my Primary Care Doctor in a heart beat. He is so caring, and kind along with being a high skilled doctor. He really cares about his patients.
I am a real person who lives here in Eugene, OR. Honestly if you are sitting on the fence please give me a shout out, I would be happy to talk to you and answer any of your questions. YES, he is in Mexicali, Mexico. It is a very safe boarder to cross. They have a fully equipped hospital and NOT just a clinic. They pick you up at the airport in San Diego and take you to the hospital and return you back to San Diego when it is time to go back home. You have nothing to fear. I went alone and ALWAYS felt safe, comfortable and well taken care of. I have never in my life ever received the kind of care in any US hospital that I received by this team of excellent medical people.
So this it my story and how I lost 105 pounds. I am almost 66 years old and I lost this almost 3 years ago. So don't wait as long as I did to have WLS. This is a life changing event, and one that I have never regretted. I wish you all the success in the world on your journey.
Hugs,
Suzanne
I know that I can only speak about what I have experienced. Everyone who has had WLS feels the same about the doctor they had as I do my doctor who I had.
So for me, I new without a doubt my insurance was NEVER going to pay for my weight loss surgery. So it was my mission to figure out how I was going to have the weight loss surgery. I knew after a lot of research that I was only interested in "Sleeve or VGS" weight loss surgery. Then the next mountain to climb was how was I going to pay for this. I had a little money set aside for an emergency--almost enough to pay for my surgery. I put about $1,000 on my credit card when it came time to have the surgery.
My next challenge was WHO was I going to have do the surgery. I had worked with someone who had weight loss surgery and I must have asked her a million questions--she is a Nurse Practitioner and I really trusted her judgment. She made me do a lot of research on my own.
I kept hearing the name Dr. Aceves over and over when I got on this board and two other boards. I called his office, I loved the people who worked for him and how open they were an listened to my concerns and answered my questions over and over. I found that asking others who had been to him really gave me a lot of great information too. They were honest and told me the good, the bad and the ugly about having sleeve surgery. They were all so honest and helpful. When I was scared or had all kinds of feeling an emotions they were there for me too!
So, I am here to say, Dr. Aceves is rated extremely high in my book--the BEST. If he lived closer to me I would make him my Primary Care Doctor in a heart beat. He is so caring, and kind along with being a high skilled doctor. He really cares about his patients.
I am a real person who lives here in Eugene, OR. Honestly if you are sitting on the fence please give me a shout out, I would be happy to talk to you and answer any of your questions. YES, he is in Mexicali, Mexico. It is a very safe boarder to cross. They have a fully equipped hospital and NOT just a clinic. They pick you up at the airport in San Diego and take you to the hospital and return you back to San Diego when it is time to go back home. You have nothing to fear. I went alone and ALWAYS felt safe, comfortable and well taken care of. I have never in my life ever received the kind of care in any US hospital that I received by this team of excellent medical people.
So this it my story and how I lost 105 pounds. I am almost 66 years old and I lost this almost 3 years ago. So don't wait as long as I did to have WLS. This is a life changing event, and one that I have never regretted. I wish you all the success in the world on your journey.
Hugs,
Suzanne
Suzanne B
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
OneFinger
on 6/16/11 5:06 am
on 6/16/11 5:06 am
Topic: RE: Pre-op anxiety this early?
I think it very normal to question a major decision like this. But, I'm not 9 months post-op and have hit my goal weight.
Believe me, the post-op period isn't that bad. My eating habits were horrible before surgery. A lot of "heavy" food (meat, potatoes and gravy), deserts, sweets, sticky buns, etc. I had to do a 2 week liquid diet after surgery and slowly introduct "soft" foods.
I am amazed at how well my body and mind have adjusted. I'm mostly eating salads now and loving it. I do meat sparingly and very rarely will have a small deseret.
Anxiety is normal. But, your body and mind CAN adjust to the new lifestyle. Best of luck and keep us updated on your surgery.
Believe me, the post-op period isn't that bad. My eating habits were horrible before surgery. A lot of "heavy" food (meat, potatoes and gravy), deserts, sweets, sticky buns, etc. I had to do a 2 week liquid diet after surgery and slowly introduct "soft" foods.
I am amazed at how well my body and mind have adjusted. I'm mostly eating salads now and loving it. I do meat sparingly and very rarely will have a small deseret.
Anxiety is normal. But, your body and mind CAN adjust to the new lifestyle. Best of luck and keep us updated on your surgery.
High Weight = 310 Surgery Weight = 300 Dr's Goal = 200 My Goal = 190 
Topic: RE: Pre-op anxiety this early?
Laurie I am having the same problem, I go back and forth too. I have heard it's normal and it will pass. I think we are just afraid of change. Hang in there!
Topic: RE: Next McMinnville support group, MAY 12
Hi Erika! Sorry I didn't get back to you earlier! We are skipping June. My father-in-law was just diagnosed with cancer and is going into surgery. With everything going on I thought it would be a little much for me to do this month. I hope to hold one in early July though! You can also contact me via PM and we can just get together if there were any specific concerns or questions. Otherwise I'll post as soon as I know a date for July. Hope to see you soon!
Katie
Katie
Katie
Ht. 5'2 HW 234/GW 150/LW 128/CW 132 Size 18/20 to a size 4 in 9 months!
Ht. 5'2 HW 234/GW 150/LW 128/CW 132 Size 18/20 to a size 4 in 9 months!
Topic: RE: Next McMinnville support group, MAY 12
Hello,
Are you having a meeting in June?? If so, I'd love to come..thanks :)
Erika
Are you having a meeting in June?? If so, I'd love to come..thanks :)
Erika
Topic: RE: Pre-op anxiety this early?
Thanks for all the great info and support ladies. I am so ready to have this over, and start this new chapter. The anxiety is subsiding a bit and I'm trying to think positive and get through this.
Laurie
Laurie
Laurie Parker
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Topic: RE: Pre-op anxiety this early?
Laurie - getting emotional is very much a part of this process. You're about to change your relationship with something you've thought was your best friend all your life (food). The changes are going to be really big, at least for a while, and, depending on the type of surgery you're having, they could be really big for the rest of your life. I've ended up with some blood sugar problems from my surgery, but I can tell you that given the option, I would do it all again in a heartbeat. Being smaller and more comfortable in my own skin is worth its weight in gold. I'm glad your pcp was responsive to your needs. Deep breaths, one day at a time.
Linda
Linda
Success supposes endeavor. - Jane Austen
Topic: RE: Pre-op anxiety this early?
Hi Laurie,
This is really normal. I was on the airplane talking myself in and out of going to Mexico to have WLS. This is really normal. Please know that having this surgery is going to save your life. You are going to be healthy, happy and feel much better after having it. It is a BIG step to take, but it is the right step to take.
If diet and exercise worked, we would already have been healthy and lost the weight. You would think twice if your doctor told you that you need surgery to remove your appendix and if you didn't have it you would die. You would have run to the hospital to have it done.
This is the same thing, you need to have this surgery. It is going to give you the tool to accomplish your goal. Pleas hang in there. I sent you a private message and it has my phone number, call me any time you want to talk and as much as you want to talk. OK, I am here for you.
Hugs,
Suzanne
This is really normal. I was on the airplane talking myself in and out of going to Mexico to have WLS. This is really normal. Please know that having this surgery is going to save your life. You are going to be healthy, happy and feel much better after having it. It is a BIG step to take, but it is the right step to take.
If diet and exercise worked, we would already have been healthy and lost the weight. You would think twice if your doctor told you that you need surgery to remove your appendix and if you didn't have it you would die. You would have run to the hospital to have it done.
This is the same thing, you need to have this surgery. It is going to give you the tool to accomplish your goal. Pleas hang in there. I sent you a private message and it has my phone number, call me any time you want to talk and as much as you want to talk. OK, I am here for you.
Hugs,
Suzanne
Suzanne B
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Topic: RE: BCBS fed approval????
thankyou for the reply. It feels like I am out on an island waiting to hear something.
Donna Wood
Topic: Pre-op anxiety this early?
I have been having major anxiety (panic) attacks for the past 2 days. I don't believe I'm afraid of having the surgery, just the what after?? It was so bad today I had to close my office door and cry i couldn't do anything else. I called my pcp and he ordered some ativan, and that seemed to slow things down a bit. I am 27 days till surgery and if it's this bad already what are the next 3 weeks going to be like? Any comments/feed back would be greatly appreciated.
Laurie
Laurie
Laurie Parker
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