Alberto Aceves
Md, FACS
- FACS and ASMBS Member.
- Over 1800 Sleeves Performed
- Over 2500 Lap bands performed
- Inamed Certified / Allergan
- Procedures performed in a hospital
- Strong Track Record
Important News!
We are happy to report the results or our latest follow up study on our VSG patients To all those that answered our poll thanks a million, this is a really helpful information and we appreciate the time you take to keep us updated on your results.
"Dr. Aceves sleeve patients lose on average 96% of their excess body weight in 12 months!"
Thanks again for your help
Mexicali Bariatric Center.
Testimonials
Tracy I LOVE Dr Aceves! If you haven't met him yet, you will FALL IN LOVE with his kind manor! He is a VERY CARING doctor who only has your best interest at heart. When I went to Mexicali on 3/1/05 to have my surgery, I was nervous and in culture shock. Dr. Aceves and Nina made me feel so welcome. Nina talked to my hubby and I about the culture there in Mexico, as well as how she came to be Dr. Aceves Patient Coordinator. She stayed with me the WHOLE time we waited before my surgery. More Testimonials
| Weight Loss Procedure | Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band | Gastric Sleeve |
|---|---|---|
| Approach to Weight Loss | Restrictive • Limits amount of food that can be eaten • Slows digestion • Creates satiety |
Restrictive • Limits amount of food that can be eaten • Reduces hunger sensations
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| Anatomy Changes | Stomach • Creates a new small (1-2 oz) stomach pouch by placing an adjustable silicone band around top part of stomach |
Restrictive • Limits amount of food that can be eaten • Reduces hunger sensations |
| Dietary Guidelines | • 800 calories per day during weight loss period (2-3 years) • 1000-1200 calories per day, once goal weight is achieved • Eat protein-rich foods • Avoid fibrous, dry, or doughy foods as they can get stuck if eaten • Avoid high fat and high calorie foods • Drink 6-8 cups of water a day • Avoid carbonated drinks |
• 600 to 800 calories per day during weight loss period (1-2 years) • 1000-1200 calories per day, once goal weight is achieved • eat protein-rich foods • Avoid high fat and high calorie foods • Drink 6-8 cups of water a day • Avoid carbonated drinks
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| Eating Habits | • Eat 3 small meals a day • Avoid snacking • no drinking with meals • Eat slowly and chew food thoroughly
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• Eat five small meals a day • Avoid snacking • Do not eat and drink at same time • Chew food thoroughly • Do not lay down or rest horizontally after eating |
| Nutritional Supplements | • Multivitamin • Calcium
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• Multivitamin • Calcium • Vitamin B12 |
| Operating Time | • 1 hour | • 1 hour |
| Hospital Stay | • 2 day | • 3 to 5 Days |
| Time off Work | • 1 week | • 2 weeks |
| Recovery Time | • 6 weeks | • 3 weeks |
| Surgery Method | • Laparoscopic | • Laparoscopic |
| Adjustable | • Yes | • No |
| Reversible | • Yes | • No |
| Medical Implant | • Yes | • No |
| Surgery Risks and Disadvantages | • General surgical risks including infection • Band slippage (<5%), band erosion (<1%), or port problems • Stoma obstruction • Band needs fills and adjustments by doctor • Requires more patient effort for initial weight loss than with gastric bypass or duodenal switch
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• General surgical risks, including blood clots, bleeding, infection, and pneumonia • Leakage at stomach suture/staple edge • Not reversible • Some insurance companies consider it experimental and do not approve coverage
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| Surgery Benefits and Advantages | • Simple and relatively safe procedure • Reversible • Adjustable • Does not remove or alter any part of the stomach or intestines • Short hospital stay • Quick recovery period • Low malnutrition risk • Low rate of major complications • Patient support programs offered by band manufacturers (My LAP-BAND Journey and REALIZE mySUCCESS) • Does not require a medical device implant into body • Pyloric valve and small intestine are kept intact • Reduces hunger (the portion of stomach that produces Ghrelin, the hunger stimulating hormone, is removed) • Option for patients who do not qualify for band or bypass • Few food intolerances • Low malnutrition risk • May be converted to gastric bypass or duodenal switch for additional weight loss • Revision option for gastric band patients |
• Does not require a medical device implant into body • Pyloric valve and small intestine are kept intact • Reduces hunger (the portion of stomach that produces Ghrelin, the hunger stimulating hormone, is removed) • Option for patients who do not qualify for band or bypass • Few food intolerances • Low malnutrition risk • May be converted to gastric bypass or duodenal switch for additional weight loss • Revision option for gastric band patients |
| Average Weight Loss | • Slow and steady rate of weight loss • Settles at final weight 3–4 years after surgery • 40-50% weight loss after 1 year • 55% weight loss after 5 years |
• Quicker rate of weight loss • Short term results primarily favorable, especially in low BMI patients (BMI 35 – 45) • Expected weight loss 60% to 70% of excess weight at 2 years • Long term results not yet available |
Mexicali, BC 2110
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