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There are a lot of Dr Aceves patients on this forum as well as other forums, but they may not come to the Mexico board, I know a lot of them hang out on the VSG board. You may want to ask your question there too if you haven't already. I think he is in Mexicali? I don't know his actual website because I didn't go to Dr Aceves, but I think his coordinator is Nina. Dr Aceves has a really good reputation and low complication rate. Good luck on your research and your weight loss journey.

A Dr. Aceves DS patient? That wouldn't be me, would it? 

Yeah, Dr. Aceves in Mexicali did my DS back in late September (assisted by Dr. Ungson on the vetted DS surgeon list). Love, love, LOVE! Dr. Aceves.

For the original poster... Mexicali is right across the border from Calexico / El Centro in Southern California. You can fly to San Diego, CA or Yuma, AZ to get there. Dr. Aceves's practice provides free shuttle service from the San Diego airport which is about 90 miles west of Mexicali.

Any other questions, just ask.

He and Alvarez are the BEST! I used Aceves and have not had one single regret about it. I hit goal at 6 mos. and I am now 47lbs below my original goal. TRUST me on this, you want to pay the little extra to have it done by a dr that you know did it correctly!!!! I am 5'8" and my weight is 113. I have piece of mind every day knowing my surgery was done right

 I had surgery with Dr. Aceves on Dec, 27, 2011. I had a wonderful experience. The hospital is exceptionally clean and the surgeons are fluent in English, kind, and easy to talk with. The care was much better than anything I received in the US. I would go back there in a second. I had never had surgery before so I was pretty scared. I also went by myself so it was quite a trip. I felt safe, well-cared for, and had no pain other than soreness! In fact I was worried they didn't actually do it until I saw my small incisions! I also was found to have a hiatal hernia and that was repaired for free. Feel free to PM me if you would like anymore details. I used these boards to decide on my surgeon and Dr. Aceves really does live up to his reputation.

 I just came back from Mexicali on the 19th, and I must admit, I felt pretty good after having major surgery. The only discomfort I had was from the gas, but no pain or nausea. If it wasn't for the gas and incisions, I'd think nothing even happened.

It is a border town. Practically can touch the border fence from his location it is that close to the border. Most of the travelling from the San Diego airport is on the California side. You only pass through the boarder on the last 10 minutes of your 2 hour drive. The border is safe, and you are never alone. There will be other people traveling with you and Ernesto. He makes this trip back and forth everyday, and could drive it in his sleep. The border people are very famliar with him. 

Dr Aceves is great. Dr. Campos who also had the sleeve, is his assistant surgeon. He is a cutie, and gives everyone a thorough discussion on how life will be after surgery. The hospital was super clean, the staff friendly, and all staff, except the night nurses are fluent in English. They totally lived up to their expectations, and reputation. I went alone, and never felt uncomfortable at any time. I did however walk with another patient as a buddy system, to visit the pharmacy across the street, from the hospital as a precaution, but it wasn't neccessary. 

I would definitly recommend him to anyone interested in going to Mexico for their surgery.

P.S. I am only 12 days out from surgery, and I feel fantastic. Good luck to you.

I am also curious about some of the traveling details while having surgery w/ Dr. Aceves.  If I would like to have someone come w/ me - Would they be able to stay in the hospital room w/ me? Or should we get a hotel room for them during our stay?  If so, does anyone have a particular hotel to recommend?   Thanks to everyone for their help!