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Part of the reason I think you see no complaints is that there seem to be very few on this board who have used him or we are not terribly vocal. He was my surgeon and the price I paid was higher even than that, for my BMI. I have said a million times and I will continue to say that, FOR ME, all was as advertised. His background and qualifications added to the in-person reference I had for him made the decision for me and I am not disappointed! I was also determined price was a third or fourth factor in my research.
 
I think that there is a leap of faith to go with any surgeon, a point where you trust, or don't, all the research facts and opinions you gather before you set the date and pay. If you have not read it yet, I wrote a looooooooong post about my whole trip and experience. Just search for MeasureOfMe's Mexico Adventure.
 
I did hear one complaint recently, I think, that said he did not have good bedside manner... But I am not 100% sure it was he the poster was referencing. Dr. K. was assisting in his colleague's surgery. And this was certainly not my experience.
 
Let me know if I can tell you more of my experience. Peace as you make your choices!

Hi there! I was sleeved by Dr. Kelly on 3/28 of this year. I will try to address all of your questions: He was my first choice as well. Even when I started researching other surgeons, I still came back to him. The fact that he called me after I submitted my application to talk to me and answer any questions I had made me feel very comfortable and confident in my choice. Omar wasn't working with him when I went. He was working with Ana. She was a sweetheart. Ana was a nutritionist and gave me a printout of a post-op diet. I didn't have a drain. I only took a week off from work, so I was sleeved on a Wednesday and went back to work that following Wednesday. I'm all the way in MD, so it was a cross-country trip. Honestly, the day after surgery I felt very sluggish. But everyday I felt stronger and stronger. I flew home with no problems. I actually left a day early because my friend had to get back to work and I didn't want either of us traveling back alone. Dr. Kelly just made sure I cleared all the post-op tests (swallow test). I was actually going to go alone, but one of my friends volunteered to come along with me. I took my cell phone over there and hooked it up to the free wifi and was able to Skype and GoogleVoice call my family. I talked to them right after my surgery. I didn't really tell that many people. And to this day my mom thinks I got sleeved here. She would never understand. I told some people I went to Mexico. You will find that a lot of people will just throw negative comments and say you're taking the easy way out. So sharing with people is up to you. But we are losing the weight by dieting and exercise though so whatever.

I'm here at da Marriott in Tijuana right now. I have surgery in the morning at 650. Dr.Ortiz is my doctor as well. Haven't met him but everyone else that was meant is exactly how u said dey were. Great ppl. Dey make u feel safe

I couldn't agree more. Today my financing fell through and was pretty hurt since I have no other way to get the surgery. I texted back and forth with Lora for hours trying to find an answer. She came up with lots of great ideas. (None I can use unfortunately) because of my crappy credit. She related to me like a REAL woman and not a staff member. I just want to say, even if I find someone, another person or company that can finance me with a different doctor, I WONT, and its all because of Lora and Dr. Kelly. I want this surgery sooo bad but I will stay loyal and real to the ones that have been real to me...It will happen soon enough. I cant say when, but can say with WHO.

Can't believe it's been 2 years since my vsg with Dr. Kelly and Trish. Wow , how this experience has changed my life. Now, I'm making more changes. On Tuesday, March 19th, I am having a Tummy Tuck to remove sagging skin and stretch marks, a breast lift , and lypo in five areas to contour my body . Can't wait !

So that happened... Lol
Back to the OP's original question. I am scheduled in May and I decided on Dr. Garcia through Ready 4A Change as well. Since I am a revision I am paying $5500 but I believe my cost was going to be $4700 if it was an initial WLS. I did a lot of research and that was the doctor I felt comfortable with. Definitely read as much as you can and speak to as many people as you can... and don't hesitate to ask if they work for any of the surgeons or coordinating agencies

Didn't want to crash your thread..but want to wish you luck! I had my surgery with Dr Aceves 11 months ago - my experience was fabulous. As a RN and as a bariatric patient, I can't say enough good things about Dr Aceves, Dr Campos, and my whole experience at Hospital Almater.
Best wish for a speedy recovery!

I'm in Mexico. Preop testing complete. Getting ready for food and rest. Dr. Campos es muy caliente!
Dr. Aceves has been amazing. I met both surgeons and my anesthesiologist. They answered questions. Honestly. Gave a very real and direct reality check about the sleeve being a tool and not a miracle.
Did I mention Dr. Campos is super cute?!?!
They sent us off to our gorgeous hotel in Mexicali for our last super. The Hotel Lucerna. Made a Sleeve Friend. My mom and her mom bonded.
Time to catch some rays and relax.
Amanda Rae

I'm planning to go to this Doc and with this company, I would love to hear.

No I went through ready for a change with dr Garcia. I'll begin typing up my story and post it within the week

I would like to hear your story Fletcherette. Did you go thru A Lighter Me?

Holy smokes! You typed all that in with your iPhone? I can't type a sentence without an error!