pmhlb

Hello,

I was told that my umbilical hernia could be repaired at the same time as the sleeve surgery. Then I was told (by another source) that the hernia repair would last only about one month.

Which is correct? If the latter is true, I will put off the hernia repair until later.

Thanks,

Paula

Hello,

I have been reading how some surgeons use drains and some do not. What has been your experience with this?

For example, I understand that Dr Ponce de leon uses drains, while Dr Kelly does not. What is the reason for these choices?

Thx,

Paula

Thanks for your in-depth post, outoftherain. The photos are great. Thanks very much for sharing them.

Since you are a nurse, you would know the pros and cons of having a drain. Could you comment on that, please.

Thanks,

Paula

I love your name!!!! What can we do to help? I finally just made a decision as stuck with it, because honestly, most of the Mexico drs are really good! So pick one and don't look back.

I'm going to Dr Kelly, along with GoofyKathy on June 14. Wanna join us?

Okay, I will join you! How do I reach Dr Kelly? I have had no response to my message to his hotmail account. Advice welcome!

Paula

Ontario, Canada

I'm 5'1 AND A HALF That half-inch is very important to me...I'm 4.5 months post-op and down 63 lbs; from 206 lbs to 142.6!

Congrats on the significant loss thus far! I am encouraged!

I am pre-op -- heading to Mexico, probably in June. I am 5'2" and appreciate that this sub-forum exists.

Paula

Ontario, Canada

Hey Everybody, I have NOT been sleeved yet so I feel like I can't really make a direct comment on Dr. K just yet, but I noticed that on this website, if you go to Surgeons and search his name, it pulls up his profile (pretty sparse) and it still says he is affiliated with A Lighter Me which I know is incorrect. I've already informed Omar about this - I know they are working on updating a lot of his info including his Facebook page and his twitter...

Anyway, it looks like he could use some recommendations - so those of you who have been to him and feel you can recommend him, please go there and say that!

I, too, was a bit confused by the association with 'alighterme.com'. When I specifically addressed Dr Kelly at that site, I got amiable responses-- but with no info saying that he was no longer affiliated with them. It looks like this is just the politics of business; I don't expect that Dr Kelly's skill has been affected, though I imagine it causes him a bit of stress.

Paula

Ontario, Canada

Hello,

I attempted to contact Dr Kelly via http://www.mexicoobesitysurgery.com/ and received responses from http://alighterme.com. At http://alighterme.com the surgeons listed do NOT include Dr Kelly. According to the article at http://www.prlog.org/10861118-lighter-me-weight-loss-facilitator-hires-three-new-bariatric-surgeons.html Dr Kelly IS a part of this group.

What is going on?

Thanks,

Paula

Thanks for the input!

P

Hello,

I am a Canadian woman (age 59), considering Dr Kelly's clinic in Tijuana, Mexico for the sleeve surgery. I have an umbilical hernia that seems to have gotten worse over the years, and would have to have it attended to at the same time.

Any comments/advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

pmhlb