MaryJ

Had mine just over a month ago. IF you do need more people to talk to. I am sure you had lots of great responses already. I hope your husband has more faith in Dr Kelly, I did and went and left my children and parents at home so they could look after my children even though my mom really wanted to come with me.

Hi

I am from Toronto but decided to go to Mexico for surgery. I am having VSG in Feb 7 with Dr. Kelly. Total cost with tickets, etc will be less than $6000. I know it is still a lot but if I add all the missed days of work and one year wait for surgery in Ontario that would cost me more.

I was told at TWH that VSG is not covered. Good luck.

Ok I know Dr Kelly's price is up to 5700 now and you are telling me it only cost you 300 for a flight down and back? I know I paid just over 6000 for flight and surgery from NS and that was before his price increase.

I went to Tijuana Mexico for my sleeve. All the crap that is said about bad Tijuana I did not experience one bit. The hotel we stayed at was beautiful. You can probably book down there for like 2-3 weeks if you really want to speed things up.

Who did your surgery MaryJ?

Dr Kelly did my surgery, he was fantastic.

Having sleeve buddies is great. I had a few sleeve buddies when I had my surgery in Mexico recently.

Can I ask if that was the upgrade hotel? Also, be honest, how was the post op pain? What are you taking for pain medication? I was told I wasn't going to feel well enough to get some around the pool time. I like to just lay there in the sun for a bit and enjoy the peace and quiet (away from children).

Well mine worked in Dominican Republic when I was on vacation, they said as long as no calls are excepted or made and no texting I won't be charged for roaming etc... You just need to hook up the wifi as you would a laptop and go on things like Facebook or msn.

Hello,

I'm getting SCARED.. Lemme tell ya. It's starting to sink in. Did anyone bring their laptop to Dr. Ramos- Kelly's facility? Do they have WIFI? Or did you just have your WIFI card? I know mine won't work down there...

Thanks!

I am scared too, I am going in September. So far it is to Dr. Kelly but waiting on a friend to get back to me, they are buddy buddy with the surgeon in their state and they are going to see what kind of deal they can cut there. I told them I need to know soon because I have to book!!!!

Since you are taking your laptop please keep us posted, I have a smart phone but don't think I will be able to post when I do go. I could always borrow a laptop from my daughter but it is more stuff to lug around and Facebook is enough for me just have to let my family know that I will be ok.