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This question has likely been asked a lot however I am new to this and feel I should ask it myself in search of a specific answer... Dr. Aceves or Dr. Kelly? My specific questions are... 1. Does Dr. Kelly work out of a clinic or an actual hospital? It says you stay 2 days in hospital and 1 in hotel.. is that correct? 2. Does Dr. Kelly do the surgery himself of could it be one of his team and not him? 3. How many leak tests does Dr. Kelly do before you leave for home? 4. How long does it take to get from the border to the Hospital as I am nervous of Mexico. I live in a small city in Canada and you can pretty much live with your house and car door unlocked with NO fear at all..lol 5. If you used Dr. Kelly for a sleeve OVER a year ago I would like to hear from you as well to see how things are a year out ... newbies can respond too though 6. Why is Aceves more? Is it simply due to the fact that you spend and extra day in hospital and that is the extra expense? Ok.. that's enough..lol I am hoping to go August 6, 2011. I truly appreciate all the help Julia

Thank you so much for a prompt reply I am smiling thinking of how exciting this all is! I am planning on heading to Mexico August 6th. I have to decide between Dr. Kelly and Dr. Aceves. Both have good reputations. The cost is just significantly less with Dr. Kelly. I wish I could make up my mind! lol How did you decide? Thanks Julia

Hello.. best of luck tomorrow! I was wondering what the preop diet is and how long you are on it... do you get it from the doctor or are you simply advised what to do by him? Thank you for your help and be safe and healthy! Julia

Hello.. I am wanting to book VSG with Dr. Aceves as well. Please let me know what the cost was for the procedure package and how your experience was. I am really glad to have found someone who is having it done so soon! ) Let me know all you can... I appreciate you! Julia

Hello.. I live in thunder bay and am considering having the lap band procedure done in mexico. I am hoping to find people in Thunder Bay that have had this procedure done and can give me some advice. I dont know where I would go for fills or if they are dont in thunder bay. Also, I am not what someone else might call obese. I am 5 foot 2 and 175 pounds. I have struggled with my weight my entire life and feel that this procedure is a good option for me. Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated(especially about where to go for fills) Thanks

Hello.. I am also considering having the lapband surgery in mexico.. I am in canada and feel the cost is too high here. Do you feel safe about your decision? Thanks :laugh: