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Profile: Tracie B
Surgery: Post Op
Personal Comments
Hi, my name is Tracie Bartek, and I am 36 years old, I live in Aledo, Texas and have been stuggling with my weight all my life. I have two daughters ages 14 and 19, (who are overwight as well).
I have been researching the lap band for over a year, even though I have medical insurance, weight loss surgery was not covered on the policy, so because I was going to be self pay, my research started here on Obesity Help.com. From this web site I found a doctor in Mexico who was very reasonably priced. Dr. Aceves. For one year I have been corresponding with his office and with all his previous patients. Last week June 24, 2005, I finally was able to pursue my dream of having the lap band surgery.
At 248lb, I walked into a miracle, Dr. Aceves saved my life, Dr. A, Yolanda (Nina's mother,
> an English teacher in Mexico)and all the staff, all the other doc's who participate in your surgery, the nurses, everyone, is
> unbelievable, I can not stress how amazing everyone was. The place was 10 times better, then I expected, the hospital was like being at a spa, it didn't smell like a U.S. hospital does,it had beautiful tiles on the floors, in the bathrooms, it was just incredible.
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> And just to let you know how caring they are ( I am one that tends to bruise easily and where my IV was there is no bruise at all, that is how careful they treat you. The doctor sits down and explains everything to you prior to surgery, he tells you how to live with the band and explains what will happen if you do certain things, (a.k > like vomit, drink sodas, not chew your food good enough, it is just wonderful. THE hospital has state of the art equipment, I took pics of everything and will post them soon.
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> I CAN't SAY ENOUGH,I would send my daughters, and mother there if we could affford it, or when we do, that is how awesome the whole experience was.
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> The band does the trick I haven't eaten in seven days and have already lost 8lb. and I am not hungry, (I am a bigggggg sweet eater and no cravings so far, knock on wood)
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> ANYWAYS, to cut this short, everything was great no complaints, the recovery room was not hot, and I didn't get a sunburn from any lights. I would highly recommend if you are SELF PAY and Looking to go to Mexico, pick Dr. Aceves he is the best.
Dr. Aceves and Me Before Surgery
Equipment at Dr. Aceves Office
Equipment at Dr. Aceves Office
Surgeon Info:
Alberto Aceves M.D., F.A.C.S. (Mexicali, )
Dr. Aceves was a very kind and caring man. His staff was extremely concerned and cared for your every need. From the time they picked me up at the airport, I was in very good hands. The Altmer Hospital where Dr. Aceves practices is like going to a spa. It is beautiful. They have all state of the art equipment, the rooms are beautifully tiled and well maintained, doesn't even smell like a hospital would. I can not express enough, if you are self pay and are thinking of having WLS, you will not regret and will be thankful that you choose Dr. Aceves in Mexicali over any other doctor in Mexico. I would rate my experience a 10, out of a 1 - 10.
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