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Kristal, Believe me you have nothing to worry about! I have been to Mexico a couple of times for surgery and I even took my youngest daughter for surgery. I will admit to being slightly nervous but the minute you meet Yolanda and the staff all of your fears are put to rest. I have never felt so well taken care of. Virginia DOB 3/13/06 198/176/135kristalschmitz <kristalschmitz@...> wrote: I am wanting to go to have RNY bypass. I have done all my research and know this is for me, but am scared of going to Mexico and scared I will regret doing something so drastic. Any advice?Virginia

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Krystal, Don't be afraid of Mexico at all!! Worrying was a waste of time, it was exactly as ever-one has says on this site....A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!

As far as surgeries go, I can only speak of the band. I am 3months out and doing great, learning alot, and very happy with my band. The g-bypass has it's share of critics, but I know of 2 friends that had it done without any complications, 1 friend that had to have a repeat surgery to fix a leak and 2 other friends that each lost family members shortly after the surgery, each had blood clots as a complication.

IT IS A VERY BIG DECISION, AND IS PERMANENT!! The best part of the band is it is adjustable(tightened to cause more restriction) as needed. and can be removed if needed. Also, 1-2 years after each surgery type, the weight loss achieved is pretty equal. You could always try the band for a year or so and then opt for the bypass if your weight loss wasn't significant enough however, the reverse can't be done so easily. It's very difficult to insert the band after bypass.

I wish you luck in any choice you make, Dana

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "kristalschmitz" <kristalschmitz@...> I am wanting to go to have RNY bypass. I have done all my research and know this is for me, but am scared of going to Mexico and scared I will regret doing something so drastic. Any advice?

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Kristal, Only you can decide about the choice of the RNY bypass. However, one thing that you can be certain of is that there is nothing to be a afraid of with going to Dr. A. He, his staff and the hospital are all top notch....you could not get better anywhere. B.kristalschmitz <kristalschmitz@...> wrote: I am wanting to go to have RNY bypass. I have done all my research and know this is for me, but am scared of going to Mexico and scared I will regret doing something so drastic. Any advice? __________________________________________________

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> I am wanting to go to have RNY bypass. I have done all my research

and

> know this is for me, but am scared of going to Mexico and scared I

> will regret doing something so drastic. Any advice?

>

Hi,

My name is Lola and I felt the same way about going opver to mexico to

have anything done but, Dr. Aceves and his staff is very nice and over

all I must said he is a dam good doctor. I have not had any problems

and no pain so far. I must tell you that in one week I loss 12 pounds.

Just pray and trust in god and everyting will be fine.

[Guest guest]

Hi Krystal, I was banded on April 20th and while I was there I met a terrific lady named Stacey. She had just had the Gastric Bypass surgery. I Don't know much about it so maybe if Stacey is reading the posts she could talk to you about it more. I do know that I went alone and was scared but once I got there Yolanda made me feel totally comfortable. I never felt alone at all. Good Luck with your decision, Tammy I. __________________________________________________

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There is nothing to be afraid of. everyone there is wonderful. I had the lap band on March 20th and they treat you very special. Everyone was just great. I have had no problems and the doctor here in USA that will do my fills has no problem with doing them. They seem to know Dr. A. My neiece had the RNY done here and she has lost 200 pounds in the past year. She is doing well but it took her a year to get approved. I have lost 41 as of today and its only been 6 weeks. I love my band and if i had to do it again i would. I trust Dr. A with all my heart. If you are worried talk to Nina and Dr. A. Maybe do band first wait a year and see if not happy do the RNY then. But afer a year or so you will lose as much wt. with the band as with the RNY.

Molly Marshall

DOB 4/20/2006

280/239/140

Re: scared please comfort

Krystal, Don't be afraid of Mexico at all!! Worrying was a waste of time, it was exactly as ever-one has says on this site....A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!

As far as surgeries go, I can only speak of the band. I am 3months out and doing great, learning alot, and very happy with my band. The g-bypass has it's share of critics, but I know of 2 friends that had it done without any complications, 1 friend that had to have a repeat surgery to fix a leak and 2 other friends that each lost family members shortly after the surgery, each had blood clots as a complication.

IT IS A VERY BIG DECISION, AND IS PERMANENT!! The best part of the band is it is adjustable(tightened to cause more restriction) as needed. and can be removed if needed. Also, 1-2 years after each surgery type, the weight loss achieved is pretty equal. You could always try the band for a year or so and then opt for the bypass if your weight loss wasn't significant enough however, the reverse can't be done so easily. It's very difficult to insert the band after bypass.

I wish you luck in any choice you make, Dana

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "kristalschmitz" <kristalschmitz@...> I am wanting to go to have RNY bypass. I have done all my research and know this is for me, but am scared of going to Mexico and scared I will regret doing something so drastic. Any advice?

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I have to agree with those that have responded, only you can decide

what is right for you. I have had friends with RNY do just fine, none

I have known to have complications/death...but there is a risk

depending on pre-surgery complications (diabetes, too much excess

weight,heart conditions...etc). If you have done your research and

know RNY is your option then that is great. Dr. Aceves team is highly

skilled and you will be in good hands, he takes his time on each

patient and makes sure that things are done correctly the first time

so there's no chance of having another surgery. Most of the folks in

here are Lapbanders, I know there was one person getting the RNY when

I was there getting my surgery, there outcome was good. Dr. Aceves

takes his time, no rush with the surgery that is a fact. So going to

Mexico is not a factor anymore for me, I think everyone goes through a

period of being afraid at first but once you get there and meet the

team you will see how professional and caring they all are for your

well-being. I wish you the best of luck!!! Take pictures and keep in

touch

Kelli

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> I am wanting to go to have RNY bypass. I have done all my research

and

> know this is for me, but am scared of going to Mexico and scared I

> will regret doing something so drastic. Any advice?

>

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Hi Molly, This is B. I had the band done the day after you did. You stopped down to see me. Congratulations!!!!!! WOW 41lbs....fantastic!!!!! I am only down 1/2 that....I have not had a fill yet. Will be going back to Mexicalli to see Dr. A. on June 17th. I haven't seen you "on". I agree with everything you and Dana are saying about the RNY surgery and Dr. A. Molly <msmolly6255@...> wrote: There is nothing to be afraid of. everyone there is wonderful. I had the lap band on March 20th and they treat you very special. Everyone was just great. I have had no problems and the doctor here in USA that will do my fills has

no problem with doing them. They seem to know Dr. A. My neiece had the RNY done here and she has lost 200 pounds in the past year. She is doing well but it took her a year to get approved. I have lost 41 as of today and its only been 6 weeks. I love my band and if i had to do it again i would. I trust Dr. A with all my heart. If you are worried talk to Nina and Dr. A. Maybe do band first wait a year and see if not happy do the RNY then. But afer a year or so you will lose as much wt. with the band as with the RNY. Molly Marshall DOB 4/20/2006 280/239/140 Re: scared please comfort Krystal, Don't be afraid of Mexico at all!! Worrying was a waste of time, it was exactly as ever-one has says on this site....A GREAT EXPERIENCE!! As far as surgeries go, I can only speak of the band. I am 3months out and doing great, learning alot, and very happy with my band. The g-bypass has it's share of critics, but I know of 2 friends that had it done without any complications, 1 friend that

had to have a repeat surgery to fix a leak and 2 other friends that each lost family members shortly after the surgery, each had blood clots as a complication. IT IS A VERY BIG DECISION, AND IS PERMANENT!! The best part of the band is it is adjustable(tightened to cause more restriction) as needed. and can be removed if needed. Also, 1-2 years after each surgery type, the weight loss achieved is pretty equal. You could always try the band for a year or so and then opt for the bypass if your weight loss wasn't significant enough however, the reverse can't be done so easily. It's very difficult to insert the band after bypass. I wish you luck in any choice you make, Dana -------------- Original message -------------- From: "kristalschmitz" <kristalschmitz@...> I am wanting to go to have RNY bypass. I have

done all my research and know this is for me, but am scared of going to Mexico and scared I will regret doing something so drastic. Any advice? __________________________________________________

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Hi mary I lost your email address. nice to hear from you. how r u doing. thank you. i get a fill i think next week in tenn. found a doctor there its only 1 and a half hour away.

i love my band. hope your doing well. my email addy is msmolly6255@...

molly marshall

DOB 4/20/06

280/239/140

Re: scared please comfort

Krystal, Don't be afraid of Mexico at all!! Worrying was a waste of time, it was exactly as ever-one has says on this site....A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!

As far as surgeries go, I can only speak of the band. I am 3months out and doing great, learning alot, and very happy with my band. The g-bypass has it's share of critics, but I know of 2 friends that had it done without any complications, 1 friend that had to have a repeat surgery to fix a leak and 2 other friends that each lost family members shortly after the surgery, each had blood clots as a complication.

IT IS A VERY BIG DECISION, AND IS PERMANENT!! The best part of the band is it is adjustable(tightened to cause more restriction) as needed. and can be removed if needed. Also, 1-2 years after each surgery type, the weight loss achieved is pretty equal. You could always try the band for a year or so and then opt for the bypass if your weight loss wasn't significant enough however, the reverse can't be done so easily. It's very difficult to insert the band after bypass.

I wish you luck in any choice you make, Dana

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "kristalschmitz" <kristalschmitz@...> I am wanting to go to have RNY bypass. I have done all my research and know this is for me, but am scared of going to Mexico and scared I will regret doing something so drastic. Any advice?

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Your are doing just great!!!!!! How are you doing this....? I am hungry about every 2 hours....it's just about time to be allowed to drink, and I am starving again...Other then that everything is fine. let me know how your fill goesMolly <msmolly6255@...> wrote: Hi mary I lost your email address. nice to hear from you. how r u doing. thank you. i get a fill i think next week in tenn. found a doctor there its only 1 and a half hour away. i love my band. hope your doing well. my email addy is msmolly6255@... molly marshall DOB 4/20/06 280/239/140 Re: scared please comfort Krystal, Don't be afraid of Mexico at all!! Worrying was a waste of time, it was exactly as ever-one has says on this site....A GREAT EXPERIENCE!! As far as surgeries go, I can only speak of the band. I am 3months out and doing great, learning alot, and very happy with my band. The g-bypass has it's share of critics, but I know of 2 friends that had it done without any complications, 1 friend that had to have a repeat surgery to fix a leak and 2 other

friends that each lost family members shortly after the surgery, each had blood clots as a complication. IT IS A VERY BIG DECISION, AND IS PERMANENT!! The best part of the band is it is adjustable(tightened to cause more restriction) as needed. and can be removed if needed. Also, 1-2 years after each surgery type, the weight loss achieved is pretty equal. You could always try the band for a year or so and then opt for the bypass if your weight loss wasn't significant enough however, the reverse can't be done so easily. It's very difficult to insert the band after bypass. I wish you luck in any choice you make, Dana -------------- Original message -------------- From: "kristalschmitz" <kristalschmitz@...> I am wanting to go to have RNY bypass. I have done all my research and know this is for me, but

am scared of going to Mexico and scared I will regret doing something so drastic. Any advice? __________________________________________________

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Hi . Thiank you . I have my first fill may 17th in tenn. I found a doctor there. I dont feel hungry but i drink alot of propel during the day. I am doint good. i drink a protien shake in the mornings or eat an egg. I take a protein supp. every day. i was taking it twice a day no only once. lunch is either yougurt, applesauce, soup or something simple. I dont go out to eat at noon anymore. for dinner meat, veg. and a snack. i walk 508 miles a day at work and 1-2 miles at night at home for exercise. i want to go back to see dr. A when i have lost more weight. Good luck i know you can do it. feel free to call me any time if i can help i will.

Molly Marshall msmolly6255@...

phone 828-693-7338

DOB 4/20/2006

280/239/140

first fill 5/17/2006

Re: scared please comfort

Krystal, Don't be afraid of Mexico at all!! Worrying was a waste of time, it was exactly as ever-one has says on this site....A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!

As far as surgeries go, I can only speak of the band. I am 3months out and doing great, learning alot, and very happy with my band. The g-bypass has it's share of critics, but I know of 2 friends that had it done without any complications, 1 friend that had to have a repeat surgery to fix a leak and 2 other friends that each lost family members shortly after the surgery, each had blood clots as a complication.

IT IS A VERY BIG DECISION, AND IS PERMANENT!! The best part of the band is it is adjustable(tightened to cause more restriction) as needed. and can be removed if needed. Also, 1-2 years after each surgery type, the weight loss achieved is pretty equal. You could always try the band for a year or so and then opt for the bypass if your weight loss wasn't significant enough however, the reverse can't be done so easily. It's very difficult to insert the band after bypass.

I wish you luck in any choice you make, Dana

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "kristalschmitz" <kristalschmitz@...> I am wanting to go to have RNY bypass. I have done all my research and know this is for me, but am scared of going to Mexico and scared I will regret doing something so drastic. Any advice?

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Excellent....!!!!! With all of the walking that you are doing....that has got to be the key....My job is a sit down one...and very stressful. By the time I get home....(10 hour day) I am not thinking about exercise....but your are the shining example that I will have to get past that..... Thanks for the invite to call....I probably will....same invite to you. kede95@... 321-213-1586Molly <msmolly6255@...> wrote: Hi . Thiank you . I have my first fill may 17th in tenn. I found a doctor there. I dont feel hungry but i drink alot of propel during the day. I am doint good. i drink a protien shake in the mornings or eat an egg. I take a protein supp. every

day. i was taking it twice a day no only once. lunch is either yougurt, applesauce, soup or something simple. I dont go out to eat at noon anymore. for dinner meat, veg. and a snack. i walk 508 miles a day at work and 1-2 miles at night at home for exercise. i want to go back to see dr. A when i have lost more weight. Good luck i know you can do it. feel free to call me any time if i can help i will. Molly Marshall msmolly6255@... phone 828-693-7338 DOB 4/20/2006 280/239/140 first fill 5/17/2006 Re: scared please comfort Krystal, Don't be afraid of Mexico at all!! Worrying was a waste of time, it was exactly as ever-one has says on this site....A GREAT EXPERIENCE!! As far as surgeries go, I can only speak of the band. I am 3months out and doing great, learning alot, and very happy with my band. The g-bypass has it's share of critics, but I know of 2 friends that had it done without any complications, 1 friend that had to have a repeat surgery to fix a leak and 2 other friends that each lost family members shortly after the surgery, each had blood clots as a complication. IT IS A VERY BIG DECISION, AND IS

PERMANENT!! The best part of the band is it is adjustable(tightened to cause more restriction) as needed. and can be removed if needed. Also, 1-2 years after each surgery type, the weight loss achieved is pretty equal. You could always try the band for a year or so and then opt for the bypass if your weight loss wasn't significant enough however, the reverse can't be done so easily. It's very difficult to insert the band after bypass. I wish you luck in any choice you make, Dana -------------- Original message -------------- From: "kristalschmitz" <kristalschmitz@...> I am wanting to go to have RNY bypass. I have done all my research and know this is for me, but am scared of going to Mexico and scared I will regret doing something so drastic. Any

advice? __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

>

I am having RNY done by Dr. Aceves on May 25th. I had done quite a

lot of research on Doctors and am very comfortable with getting the

procedure done in Mexico. I admit that it raised eyebrows of those

whom I have told:-) If you have any questions, I would be happy to

answer from my perspective for you. -

Alisa

> There is nothing to be afraid of. everyone there is wonderful. I

had the lap band on March 20th and they treat you very special.

Everyone was just great. I have had no problems and the doctor here

in USA that will do my fills has no problem with doing them. They

seem to know Dr. A. My neiece had the RNY done here and she has lost

200 pounds in the past year. She is doing well but it took her a

year to get approved. I have lost 41 as of today and its only been 6

weeks. I love my band and if i had to do it again i would. I trust

Dr. A with all my heart. If you are worried talk to Nina and Dr.

A. Maybe do band first wait a year and see if not happy do the RNY

then. But afer a year or so you will lose as much wt. with the band

as with the RNY.

> Molly Marshall

> DOB 4/20/2006

> 280/239/140

> Re: scared please comfort

>

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> Krystal, Don't be afraid of Mexico at all!! Worrying was a waste

of time, it was exactly as ever-one has says on this site....A GREAT

EXPERIENCE!!

> As far as surgeries go, I can only speak of the band. I am

3months out and doing great, learning alot, and very happy with my

band. The g-bypass has it's share of critics, but I know of 2 friends

that had it done without any complications, 1 friend that had to have

a repeat surgery to fix a leak and 2 other friends that each lost

family members shortly after the surgery, each had blood clots as a

complication.

> IT IS A VERY BIG DECISION, AND IS PERMANENT!! The best part of

the band is it is adjustable(tightened to cause more restriction) as

needed. and can be removed if needed. Also, 1-2 years after each

surgery type, the weight loss achieved is pretty equal. You could

always try the band for a year or so and then opt for the bypass if

your weight loss wasn't significant enough however, the reverse can't

be done so easily. It's very difficult to insert the band after

bypass.

> I wish you luck in any choice you make, Dana

>

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> I am wanting to go to have RNY bypass. I have done all my

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scared I

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