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This is what I recall from last week. I was sleeved on Tuesday the 16th. Hope it helps. My experience with Dr. Kelly and Hospital Nova. Day 1 – Flew into San Diego and was picked up at the airport by Cecy (Dr. Kelly’s wife). She drove all of us across the border to the Hotel first. There was a mix-up somehow and scheduling and one lady was a day early. So we dropped her off at that time and that is when we met Dr. Kelly for a few moments. We then went to Nova. I will tell you that if you are looking for the exact same environment as in the states you will be disappointed. However, don’t get ahead of yourself and wait till you get inside and meet the people. We filled out paperwork and then went to a semi-private room to start with (the private rooms weren’t quite ready yet. Met with nurses and orderlies. Had blood drawn and had to answer numerous health questions. Went down for x-ray, put on the compression hose, got the IV line started. Then Dr. Kelly came in and visited with my wife and I. He really put us at ease. You will not find a more genuinely nice person in a surgeon. Then the Cardio Dr. came in and read the EKG. All of this happened really fast. Next thing I know I’m in the operating room. I woke up still in the operating room. Surgery was completely over and I was being wheeled to a private room where my wife was waiting for me. Not much pain at the time still too out of it. As it wore off I started to get sore and feel the gas pain. About 3.5 hours after surgery I was up walking. It helps a bunch. Nurses took great care of me overnight. On call Dr. stopped by more than once. Day 2 – Walk, walk, walk. Best advice anyone can give you. The on call Dr. came by again and checked on me. Dr. Kelly came by a short while later. Nurses still taking great care of me. Got my ice chips and water to sip on. Watched a lot of TV on my Ipad. Felt better every hour that went by. Took a shower and got my bandages changed. They hurt more than anything. You will lose some skin. Day 3 – Got up feeling great. Took a shower and got ready to leave the hospital. Went to hospital Angeles for the leak test. It is state of the art. This is where Dr. Kelly’s office is located. But it is too expensive to do the surgery at. That being said the stuff you drink is god awful! When it is done you will be glad. Dropped our luggage off and went across the street to Casa de Mole. Awesome broth! Hotel broth is free but it is worth it to get the broth at the restaurant instead. Also, the hotel popsicles are ok and free but the convenience store across the way is better. Got checked into our rooms and rested a little and then went to the “mall” to get out for a little bit. A good thing to do is let your card companies know where you are going before if you plan on using them out of the country. It will help with confusion. Went back to the hotel and set by the pool and relaxed. Day 4 – Decided to go sightseeing/shopping. Went to Revolution street with the other people that were in our group. Get with Jr. at the hotel he can hook you up and make sure you are safe. Went into the various shops and had broth at the famous Caesar’s Restaurant. Pretty awesome. Got wore out pretty quick but hung in there. Make sure you let Junior take you. He knows where to drop you off and all the ins and outs. Got back to the hotel and crashed. Dr. Kelly came by and signed our paperwork and visited with all of us. He brought his son with him. Had a nice visit. Day 5 – Return trip. Had to be downstairs to catch our ride back across the border. Our flight wasn’t until 3:20 although some were earlier. Got to tour the USS Midway which was awesome. Caught our flight and the rest is history. FYI – Hang on for the ride when you are with CeCy. She drives like everyone else in Tijuana. She is very sweet and on top of things. Walk, walk, walk, walk. Get restaurant broth when you can. It is much more satisfying. Same with popsicles get out and walk to the store. The hotel is nice and people are very accommodating. Get with Junior if you want to go anywhere once you are at the hotel. He is great. Go to Revolution Street and do some shopping. It is fun and you can get some cool stuff. Junior will drop you at Ray’s store. Ray is great and will take care of you. If you have a tablet or laptop take it! Get a translator app. The Dr’s and lead nurses are bilingual. However, the regular nurses and orderlies are not. I could tell you about the stories I heard while I was there about other Doctors and Hospitals. But, I would rather brag on Dr. Kelly and how great the treatment was while we were there. It is worth the extra money to be in a real hospital with a really great surgeon. Thank you, Jeremy

I was at Lucerna

Walk walk walk. It will go away soon. I think nearly all of mine was gone by Wednesday afternoon. I had my surgery Tuesday afternoon. Gas x strips help. But nothing helps like walking.

Direct book. I can give you #'s if you would like.

http://www.wlsclinic.com/contact/ I was nervous too. However, I found the experience to be very safe. I can't tell you who to go with as far as what surgeon to use. But, I was very pleased with Dr. Kelly and the whole experience. He is a good man and it will show when you meet him.

I booked direct

I just posted about my experience. Hope it helps.

It's nice and people are very accommodating. I just posted a long winded post about my experience.

Today is my one week anniversary with Dr. Kelly and hospital Nova. You are in good hands.

At the hospital angele waiting to have my leak tests

I was sleeved this afternoon by Dr. Kelly. It's early in the game right now, but I am very impressed with the man. I've had better care anymore genuine concern than in the states during past surgeries and visits. I'll post my experience soon so I can help others after me like I was.

I'm out folks. Dr. Kelly is awesome. Relaxing in my hospital bed. I'll post more later.

Leaving out from Dallas in the morning myself. Got a layover in LA on the way to San Diego. Direct flight back on Saturday. Hoping for the best.

According to Lora they do and so does lucerna.

Passport card is in. Airline tickets are booked. July 16th with Dr. Ramos-Kelly. Can't wait.

Dr. Kelly July 16th. Nova hospital. Lucerna hotel.

Dr. Kelly on Tuesday the 16th. Hospital Nova lucerna Hotel

I am with Dr. Kelly the 16th as well. There is another person as well.

Thank y'all.!

I am scheduled with Dr. Ramos-Kelly next month. Can anyone tell me about aftercare with him? I am really having to work at getting my wife "on board". She was very supportive till my passport and credit card showed up to pay for the surgery with no interest until 8/2014. Now, she is having second thoughts as the reality sets in. Can anyone enlighten me about the aftercare, safety, and success with Dr. Kelly? Thank you for any help you can give me.

I'm July 16th with Dr. Kelly as well.

Ok questions for those who have used Dr Ramos-Kelly Did you use Mexico Bariatric center or his office with Lora? Please let me know your experiences with either. I have a decision to make and I wanted to make the best one possible. I have been in contact with both. Any advice is greatly appreciated!