JJtex

I booked thru Dr Kelly personally. My surgery was 12-28-11. No problems or complications. I had a wonderful experience. He is a great and caring doctor. I cannot speak for the other doctors, but Dr Kelly was wonderful.

I had surgery with Dr Kelly 12/28/11. My bmi was 31. I had zero problems. I went thru Dr Kelly himself at jrkelly45@hotmail.com.

JJtex, when you say Dr Kelly is scheduling his own surgeries, do you mean you went through Trish, or just directly with Dr Kelly himself by writing his email? Did you ever speak to him by phone before flying to Tijuana? Congrats on being sleeved!! It's great to hear you had a good experience. I had a wonderful experience with Dr Kelly too, but at that time going direct through Dr Kelly wasn't an option. I LOVED Trish!! She did everything for me, brought me everything I needed and even went hunting for my sleeve sisters companions when we thought they should have been back one evening. She spent her own time looking for them and driving my sleeve sisters all over Tijuana. She and Dr Kelly both were phenomenal! I couldn't have been happier.

Hi Kelly!! So many of your posts encouraged me to look into Dr Kelly for my sleeve. Yes... I went directly thru him. I called a # I thought was for Trish, but Dr Kelly himself answered the phone. I communicated thru a lot of e-mails and as I got closer to my surgery date (12/28/11) Dr Kelly also called me.

I was hoping to meet Trish because I had read so many great things about her but honestly I was so happy that everything went so smoothly and I really enjoyed resting and reading that I forgot to ask Dr Kelly about meeting her!

He is a great doctor and other than being a slow loser I have no complaints!

Is it cheaper to book through Dr.Kelly rather than to use a coordinator? I was quoted 5,700 by a coordinator is that more expensive than just booking it through him? Oh and by the way Good luck on your surgery today!!!! =)

I booked thru Dr Kelly (jrkelly45@hotmail.com). $5500. Sleeved 12/28/11. No pain or nausea. I went by myself and had zero problems. HTH. I brought a cashiers check with me and had to remind Dr Kelly to get it!

I was sleeved by Dr Kelly 12/28/11 and had a great experience. No pain, no nausea. Excellent care. I used Florence Hospital and stayed at the Lucerna hotel after.

I think the issue is with the coordinators. I'm sure they don't like the fact that he is scheduling his own surgeries and taking money out of their pockets!

I think it is sad that his reputation is being questioned.

I had my surgery @ Florence Hospital 12-28-2011 and have nothing but good things to say about the hospital, doctors and staff. I was on a floor with one other patient and we had two nurses and a hospitalist at all times. My room had a hospital bed and a double bed. I had a private bathroom also. Nothing fancy, but nice and clean. I had a great experience with Dr Kelly.

I did not use a coordinator, I went directly thru Dr Kelly. I paid $5500 directly to him by way of cashiers check. His e-mail is jrkelly45@hotmail.com.

My friends tried to dissuade me from going to Mexico alone, but I had absolutely zero problems. I was never afraid or felt threatened.

I was also a "low BMIer" and had no problems at the hospital. I was worried because of things I had read here but Dr Kelly must have gotten everything straightened out.

After two days in the hospital I had my leak test and then Dr Kelly himself checked me into the hotel Lucerna. The hotel was WONDERFUL!!! I only wish I had gone during warmer weather so I could have enjoyed the pool!!

If you have any questions about Dr Kelly or florence hospital just pm me and I will be happy to talk to you about my experience!

So good to hear!! I will be sleeved in exactly one week. I hope I am feeling as good as you. I hope the rest of your recovery is good!!

Rev-

I am so hoping I can be like you!!!

Go back and check out a post titled,"Body by Vi."

I had responded to it a while back. Another member stated that it contained soy Protein vs whey protein. WLS patients are supposed to stick to whey protein sources. (I think...... I have not been sleeved...yet!)

Check it out, I hope this helps! Oh, and I really like those shakes!!!

Omg! The same thing happened to me Tuesday (11/1/11). I called with some questions for Trish and the gentleman that answered asked me "would you like to speak to Trish or a doctor?" I replied, "well I don't know, I guess if a doctor knows the answers that would be fine!" Well, it was Dr Kelly! I was a little flustered, but very impressed. He answered my questions, gave me his e-mail and told me to call with any additional questions or concerns. I am torn between staying in Texas or traveling to Mexico. As I am self pay, Mexico is cheaper. But I worry about complications and aftercare. That would be easier here in the Dallas area. Still researching.

I am curious about Dr Victor Gonzalez. Did you use him or find any info on him?

Thanks!

I mix my Breakfast shake with almond milk. I had not used almond milk before, and I find that I really like it. Sometimes I'll mix in sugar-free Syrup. It's really good also. I want to try the coffee shake mix. It sounds good.

You are doing great HDubsleevery!!

I live south of Dallas and these shakes are very popular. I tried them just to get something easy for breakfasts. They taste good but @ 12 grams of Protein, they may need Protein supplementation.

I have not been sleeved, just used them for weight loss.