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I'm going to Dr. Kelly and he does both.

No thanks...those things are so ugly! I'll stick to my stinky pug!

As what I said, FindingMyself!!!

Love the nail protectors!!! I wish I could have a cat. They are my animal of choice, hubs and kids are allergic . I love my pug sooo much, though!

WOW! Our thread is 20 pages! It's really getting real guys!

Getting back on course, I hope you hear from him, and get all your questions answered accordingly. Ultimately, he either will or won't be the doctor for YOU. Personally, I think the things said previously on here would make me question my decision if it wasn't for the fact that I already HAVE decided (and feel comfortable with my decision). Ultimately, this IS MAJOR SURGERY AND NOT A VACATION, so my expectations are not on sightseeing and shopping. My expectations are on excellent medical care, healing, and ME. So for those reasons, I am very comfortable! Again, Benin, good luck...and sorry for the cat fights! Lol

I haven't had surgery yet, and am going alone. I think I would be slightly put out as well if I was being ignored while they (Omar or Cecy) are taking care of other patients family members. People need to bear in mind not all of us have a support system. If I am feeling like I, the paying patient, am being overlooked because of other people's support system, I hope I have the balls to tell him or Dr. Kelly that. If they are wanting to be a tour guide for additional family members going, then they need to hire more help to do so.

I have that too!!!

In the 100's? You've got HYPOthyroid big time! I have no advice for you, I'm sorry. I haven't been sleeved yet. I don't have a thyroid, so I struggle with my numbers never being right. I do ask for frequent blood test checks, though because I can tell when it's slightly off. My facial skin feels lke I need to buff it with a pumice stone! Lol. Good luck!!

Congrats! Can't wait to be post op either

I had a reduction from a DDD to a small C (my choice) 15 years ago. Upon weight gain, they are back to a DDD, just looking straight instead of at my toes, now. VSG wls scheduled for 8/23. I have a feeling my post reduction small C is gonna be even smaller when all Is said and done. Curious to see what the boob future holds, as well!

Great job! I can't wait to be on the post op side as well! I live reading others experience!

Carolyn51, I'm going alone. Flying in on the 22nd. Flying out on the 27th.

Thanks. I just downloaded it.

I will be at florence Health System and then the Hotel Lucerna after. What hotel will you be at? It would be great to run into a VST user!

I'm going August 23rd, Dr. Kelly.

I have sprint. Couldn't get an international plan. They suggested I turn off roaming for talk, text and data so I don't get those charges. By doing that, I will be able to still use my iPhone Internet where wifi is available, such as at the hotel. I will stay in touch with my family via emails and Facebook with free wifi.

I have my butt wipes! Lol. Already in my carry-on!! Forgot to put it!!

Here is my travel list. A little longer maybe for me, since I'm a girl and I'm going out of the country. Things to pack for Mexico: Nook Nook charger iPhone iPhone charger Lotion Toothbrush Toothpaste hair brush Deodorant Hat so I don't have to fix my hair Shoes Prescriptions Protein packets A) 5 Isopure 5 chicken stock Shaker bottle Bandaids Multi Vitamins Iron Vitamin B-12 vitamin Passport ID Cash American Airline CC with pin # Certified check for surgery Gas x Clothes Pen & paper/small notebook Folder with & for surgery info Ok...so I deleted a few of the female personal items! Lol

Congrats! Come be a part of our forum/thread called August Sleevers! Where yas at!

I understand. He responds back to me very quickly. I normally text him saying I have more questions, to call me when he gets a chance. You have to do what's best for you though. Since I haven't BEEN there yet, I only have verbal preop experience. Best of luck making your decision. I know when I started the process, the first doctor that came up on the google was one that was cheaper, I don't want to name throw, so I won't say who, but I wasn't comfortable with things I read during my research. But then again, I don't like to request info, get the info, and then the coordinator calls me everyday for over a week. It's like they are trying to make a sale (literally). So, I really like the lack of a sales person for Dr. Kelly, but maybe he does need another worker?

Oh no! I hope your doctor figures out what is wrong. Maybe a stricture or a twist? Feel better soon.

Dr. Kelly doesn't use a coordinator any longer, so not sure what website you used. His work # is 1-619-793-4869. His assistant, Omar's cell is 1-619-395-5347. Their website address is wlsclinic.com. Their email is info@wlsclinic.com. Im going August 23rd and am very happy with my decision based on all I've read, and the people I have been in contact with who have been there.