Kimmes

You can read about my entire experience on my blog here on vertical sleeve talk. I had an amazing experience and would do it again in a heartbeat! I always felt safe and well cared for - my hospital and hotel were top notch. A driver picked me up at the San Diego airport and delivered me safely into the hands of Trish - Dr Ramos-Kellys personal assistant. From there it was all good! If you have any further questions please Pm me and I will try to help. Congrats to you for doing your research - you will learn the good and bad. The price I paid was $5300 and that was worth every penny! I did not work with any US coordinator - I worked directly through Dr Kelly and Trish in TJ - just my personal preference, and I am super glad I did it that way! Fire away any questions you have - there are lots of people with lots of valuable opinions here that will assist you! Best wishes on your journey! Kim

I am getting there....Cheers to the month of May! Finally some beautiful weather here - 80+ degrees today! I love it! N..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Kimmes.......239.8................179.4..........170...........9.4

Julie - You inspire me! I have followed you, watched each of your videos and feel like I have taken this journey with you! SO proud of you and you look healthy and happy! I hope to have the same success as you! I just want to thank you for sharing your journey and story - it is so helpful to those who are pre-surgery and in the middle of their journey too! Sending my love and continued support your way! Congrats to you! Kim

SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Kimmes.......239.8................180.6..........170...........10.6

WOW - that took me by surprize! Congrats to you sending my prayers your way for a healthy pregnancy! What a wonderful blessing!

Slowly getting closer to my personal next mini goal of 179 - Could make it by Mothers day! SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Kimmes.......239.8................181.4..........170...........11.4

Sending my prayers and best wishes your way! Just went through this with my mother in March. We were lucky - stage 2 - opted for total breast removal and she is now starting hormone therapy - no radiation or chemo needed. I am having a routine physical today and mamogram next week. Scared me enough to get back on track with my preventive care schedule! Please keep us posted on the course of treatment you elect. Again - hugs and prayers coming your way!

I have been working with a personal trainer 3 days a week and here is what we do on those days... 30 minutes of strength training (weights) then 30 minutes cardio. She/he (I work with a woman 2 days and a guy one day) both said always do weights first - and it I can only get one thing in to make it the weights because you burn more calories and tone more by the strength training. But I think it really depends on your goals -and the most important thing is that you just get to the gym and exercize! Here is a good short article on this topic... My link

Congrats! Heres to making Onederland soon! I know who nuts those stalls can make a person - I have had a tuff month of April - I am hoping May will be kinder to me. But always take measurements - because I lost about 5 inches this month - body is just adjusting - and I love it! Keep up the great work and focus on how cloths fit and how you feel. You are doing wonderful! Kim

Please keep us updated on your progress! Sending best wishes and prayers your way! Kim

Slowly moving toward goal... SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Kimmes.......239.8................183.3..........170...........13.3

Yes that is Trish! If you look at my photo gallery I have a few pics from my journey! Best wishes to you!

I was just looking at some photos and thought I would share some progress pics: Here i am pre surgery at 239.8 SUrgery Day...with Trish and sleeve sisters....220 (second from left) And here I am last week at a fashion show - 184.5 And another on Easter with darling hubby - 183.5 I am 28 pounds away from my goal....I love my sleeve!

Here we go! I am in - and focused! I have 2 goals - my weight loss goal and my commitment to working out! I have training sessions scheduled 3x per week with a personal trainer through June - and my goal is to have 100% compliance! Weight goals: SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Kimmes.......239.8................184.3..........170...........14.3 Let's get this party started! Good luck everyone!

Happy Easter to everyone! TO those who reached your goals CONGRATS! To those who are achieving but did not make it their set # - Congrats - it's a marathon not a race! I might be what you consider a slow loser - but still losing! I did not make my goal this time - fell short by 3.9 pounds but...I still lost lbs and that makes me happy! ..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Kimmes.......239.8................183.8..........179.9...........3.9 Here's to the 4th of July challenge - I wish you all a joyous Easter - and much happiness and success on your journey!

Happy Easter to everyone! TO those who reached your goals CONGRATS! To those who are achieving but did not make it their set # - Congrats - it's a marathon not a race! I might be what you consider a slow loser - but still losing! I did not make my goal this time - fell short by 3.9 pounds but...I still lost lbs and that makes me happy! ..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Kimmes.......239.8................183.8..........179.9...........3.9 Here's to the 4th of July challenge - I wish you all a joyous Easter - and much happiness and success on your journey!

Happy Easter to everyone! TO those who reached your goals CONGRATS! To those who are achieving but did not make it their set # - Congrats - it's a marathon not a race! I might be what you consider a slow loser - but still losing! I did not make my goal this time - fell short by 3.9 pounds but...I still lost lbs and that makes me happy! ..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Kimmes.......239.8................183.8..........179.9...........3.9 Here's to the 4th of July challenge - I wish you all a joyous Easter - and much happiness and success on your journey!

Congrats! You have worked so hard for this! WHoot!

Awe - the Jacket - I bought it on clearance at the Limited - great deal like $39! They just went on clearance so check your local Limited - they run big... mine is a medium....(yah right, me a medium)

I am in..... SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Kimmes.......239.8................?????..........170...........????

Creeping close... don't think I will make it but I am happy with the progress! SN..............Starting Wt........Current.......Goal.......Lbs to Goal Kimmes.......239.8................183.8..........179.9...........3.9

Yesterday I made my modeling debut....LOL! We had a spring fashion show for work on business casual wear and I modeled for The Limited. This is something I would never,,,, EVER do before my VSG - but since losing 56 pounds I am gaining confidence! Not to mention it was a ton of fun! Here are a few photos.... One at the salon after hair and makeup (yes we were pampered!) The other me - doing my best Tyra Banks impression! Do they have a Americas Top Model for Middle Aged Women???? What fun!

Ladies and Gentlemen I think we all agree to disagree.... on the coordinators that is. But we all agree Dr Kelly is a fine surgeon! I personally would ask to speak to Dr Kelly and get his take on the entire situation if I was pre-op. I am post op and can only speak from my personal experience - I would not change a thing. I worked directly with Dr Kelly and Trish and had an amazing experience. Stop the "he said, she said" and go directly to Dr Kelly if you want the truth.

I think I may have some for you! Send me your address and I will box them up - some pants, shirts and short..... I am happy to provide.

I used Dr Kelly and had a great experience - read my blog and you can see my experience. I would send any friend or family to him without hesitation. I would work directly with Trish his coordinator rather than a US coordinator. Regardless.....do your research, do not let cost be your only determining factor. The difference between the 2 Doctors you have listed is vast - from cost to facilities. There are also many in between these. I can only speak from my personal experience, I too looked at every doctor that has been mentioned. Once I chose Dr Kelly I never lost a minutes sleep over my decision. See if you can talk personally on the phone with the Drs you narrow it down to - interview them! This is your life that you are placing in their hands - proceed with caution, knowledge and strength. Once you make your decision you will be confident that it is the right one for you! Best wishes on your journey! We are all here for support. Kim