DonnaG

The hospital is called both. When you go inside one side is for Oasis patients and the other side is where Dr. Kelly does his surgery. When you go, if someone goes with you, be sure to tell them they can have the cafeteria cookmanything for them. They mostly serve vegan but will special order

I loved Dr. Kelly. I had my surgery in February and I have been so blessed with good results. You will be happy in your choice.

Dr. Kelly did my sleeve in February and I am doing great. He is a very nice man. Trish was wonderful.

Has anyone done the Body-for-Life 12week challenge since surgery? I'm thinking about it but know I can't do the food part...way too much food per meal. Any ideas? I've hit a month long stall and it's my fault because I haven't begun exercising and it's time to do something

Actually the cafeteria will cook just about anything you want. They made protein shakes, egg sandwich and other foods for my sister. She is not a vegan and they were very accommodating

For that kind of money you can have the surgery done in the Dallas, TX area

Be careful where you get the HCG. dr. oz did an episode on it and I decided to do some research. The stuff you can get without a prescription only contains a trace of the hormone because it is controlled by the FDA. So don't get ripped off buying it online and make sure you have a doctor monitor the process

Make sure you check with the US Embassy before traveling to Juarez. They were warning Americans about crossing the Texas border. I had my surgery in Tijuana and think that is a much safer area. I'm originally from Texas and I wouldn't even consider Juarez right now

My sister used Dr. Vuong. She was happy with him.

I went to Tijuana but I used Dr Kelly. Dr Kelly does surgery at a hospital where you would spend at least two nights. He does over sew on the suture line. I didn't have sutures that needed to be removed after as he uses surgical glue for the incisions. I would be happy to give you my coordinators name if you want to check out Dr. Kelly. He is a Christian and a very nice man. He was born in the US and served in our military before going to Mexico to practice medicine. Send me a private message and I will send you the name and number for my coordinator. There is also a physician for after care once you get home you can call at anytime with any questions. He is very nice and knowledgable as well.

I use Tylenol Jr melt aways, I just take 2 of them and they melt in my mouth. I've been taking them for years...long before WLS

Love Dr Kelly!!! I was there Feb 17th and I have had such a good time of it, I don't even feel like I've had surgery. This is great!

Hi Sadie, I have the same thing under one of my incisions. I think its the one that they used to hold the liver out of the way. I think it will go away soon. How are you doing? How are meals going for you? Donna

I am defintely interested in a KC support group. I had to self pay for my surgery and went to Mexico so it would be wonderful to have some people locally for support.

Glad the suggestion helped. I called my patient coordinator with that problem and she suggested it to me and I did some research. Health911.com: Mustard For years coaches have given mustard to their athletes with leg cramps. Cramps are sometimes caused by a deficiency in acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that stimulates your muscles to work. Mustard has acetic acid, which helps the body make more acetylcholine. Take a spoonful or two of mustard. Pickle juice As with mustard coaches have given pickle juice to their athletes with leg cramps. Cramps are sometimes caused by a deficiency in acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that stimulates your muscles to work. Pickle juice has acetic acid, which helps the body make more acetylcholine. Take a few ounces of pickle juice.

I had the exact same problem. I called my aftercare doctor and he suggested that I take my blood pressure in the morning before my meds and if it was normal not to take my medicine and then to take my blood pressure around 6 pm and follow the same regimen until I could get in to see my PCP. My blood pressure had been perfectly normal and I have not resumed my medicine since 2 days after surgery. I am 10 days post op

I had the same problem. If you can stomach, pickle juice is the way to fix it.

I ended up going to Tijuana, Mexico and having Dr. Kelly do my surgery. Best decision I've ever made. I love the doctor and I couldn't beat the price.

It does get better. I didn't have any pain but I did heave my guts up because of the anethesia and at one point wonder why? I am a week out and I am so incredibly happy that I did this. Walk...walk...walk. I kept telling everyone to shut up about that but OMG I cannot believe how much it helped pass the gas and relief the discomfort. Hang in there, it is worth it.

I am 1 week post op. I, too, was an eater even when I wasn't hungry. But now I have to remind myself to eat or drink. I do have the growling stomach and that is how I know I have waited too long between meals. I actually have to set a reminder on my cell to let me know I need to eat. As far as overeating, it causes a very bad pain in your chest it you over eat and if that's not enough you will hurl.

I had a bad reaction to the anethesia that caused 24 hours of dry heaving vomiting. While trying to explain to Dr. Kelly he misunderstood and thought I was saying that the pain meds weren't working and said that they don't use narcotics. The pain med he uses is Toradol. I didn't need pain management. I literally had no pain. My sister was amazed. It never bothered me to get up and down out of the bed and the drain never bothered me. I had more interaction with Sam, Dr. Kelly's son, because Dr. Kelly had to go out of town on a family emergency and Sam removed my drain and took me to my leak test. I never felt him remove the drain, I did feel him snip the stitch. My recovery has been amazing. I am back to work full time. The only problem I've have had is to remember to "eat" and drink. Dr Kelly ROCKS!!!!

It was suggessted to me to use a baby spoon when eating, forces you to take little bites.

I got home from having surgery at florence Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico on Sunday and I have some suggestions for you who are having surgery with Dr. Kelly. The hospital is clean and nice but here are some suggestions, they helped or would have helped me: Ask your driver to stop at walmart and buy yourself a foam mattress pad. The beds are old and very uncomfortable. Trish went out to buy me one but it would be faster to take it with you. Take a robe or pajama bottoms. You will need them to walk the hospital halls. Make sure your room has a recliner or buy a double size foam pad for your guest. Their beds are very hard. If anethesia makes you sick, take your own supply of phenegran or something. Dr. Kelly uses Zofran (it didn't work for me). He also does not use narcotics so if you need something strong you will need to ask him for it. I didn't experience any pain at all. The hospital does have Vonage but some rooms do not have phones. Make sure you ask for a phone so you can call home if that is important to you. You do get some San Diego channels on the television so you don't have to be completely bored to death.

I used one of Sandy's associates and found her to be very helpful. Trish will work with you no matter who you use to set everything up, she works for Dr. Kelly. I met Sadie while I was there, I had surgery the day before she did. I saw Trish a few times a day and she was there when I had my leak test. She shopped for me and my sister because we didn't want to get out. I have no complaints about her or Dr Kelly. He did have the emergency and had to fly out but was due back on Sunday. He called me on his son, Sam's phone on the way to the leak test. My first impression of Sam was the same as Sadie's but I learned it is because he does not speak or understand much English at all. I stayed in the hospital 2 nights and at the hotel 1. I felt good enough to go back to San Diego on Saturday but Dr. Kelly asked me to stay at least one night at hotel just in case. You will be happy with Dr Kelly. My first suggestion is to ask Ricardo (the driver) to stop at Walmart to buy a foam mattress pad before you get to the hospital, you will need it. My bed was like a bag of rocks. Take a robe or some pajama bottoms you will need them. Dr. Kelly does not use narcotics but can get them if you insist. I didn't need any pain medication but I can say that I really wish I had had some phenegran with me for the nausea. Take a small pillow to hold against your stomach in case of sneeze or cough and I used it on the plane home. Wear slip on shoes back to airport, bending over to tie your shoes is not comfortable. Anything else you want to know about my experience, please PM me.

I am 5 days post op, my surgery was on Thursday. Had you asked was it worth in on Friday I probably would have told you no because I had such a bad reaction to the anethesia (normal for me). Today, it is the best thing I've done for myself in a very long time. My family knows I had surgery and only 2 people at work. I have not decided how or when to tell the rest of them. This was something I did to save the rest of my life. I am 52 and have high blood pressure and cholesterol and if I didn't do something to help myself lose weight I was not going to be around long enough to ever see grandchildren. If you already have your bridesmaids dress, you might want to make sure that you try it on at least a week before the wedding just in case. I've lost 9 lbs since my surgery and it's only been 5 days. Your fastest weightloss will be in the beginning. Good luck on your journey, your daughter will thank you some day for sticking around for her.