Dr. Kelly - Complications

[Tina293 0]

Does anyone know what happens if you have surgery with Dr. Kelly in MEXICO and you have complications. For example, If you need to stay in hospital an extra day or two will you have to pay extra? What if you have a leak (I know the chance is very slim), will he repair it at no extra charge. I'm really afraid of complications in MEXICO because I will not be covered by insurance until I get back to Canada. I can manage to pay for the surgery but will not have much left over to cover extra medical expenses.

[sadie_mo 2]

I am here in Mexico now and go home tomorrow I can ask for you

[Tina293 0]

I am here in Mexico now and go home tomorrow I can ask for you

Thanks Sadie. I would really appreciate that.

[Kimmes 38]

I know there was a person there when I was there that DID NOT have complications just wanted to stay longer in hospital because they were scared to go to the hotel. THey would have let her stay in the hospital another day - and from what I understand not additional cost. She finally decided to go to the hotel because there were a couple of us at the hotel and she would not be alone.

Dr Kelly and Trish are amazing kind Christian people and very easy to talk to - Best wishes!

[peppercma 12]

My question is a bit different...does anyone have any info on where I can go to check out Dr Kelly's past complication rate? From what I've read on this site, he hasn't had any, but my husband wants to make sure I've checked everywhere I could to check on his history. Thanks in advance.

[brazcan 37]

When I was there I met a lady who had to go to OR again to have a few staples loosened as it seems they were too tight at the entrance of the stomach. It was not a complication but something that could make her transition to solids a bit more uncomfortable. Dr. Kelly had it done without any additional costs and she was very happy with his professionalism, honesty and care.

What I was told was that if the complication relates to the surgery they will take care of you at no additional cost. You can give them a call and ask these questions, put some case scenarios and see what they say. In my experience, they honor their words and it does not even have to be in writing. As for checking complications, I think there is no registry for this. What you can do is to check his credentials as a certified bariatric surgeon both in Mexico and USA. I did that and was satisfied with the results. I do not have the links here now but I got them from wasabubblebutt blog. You can do a search for her name here and go from there. I am sure you will be very satisfied.

[Tina293 0]

Thanks Brazcan. When I get a little further in my planning I certainly will be calling Dr. Kelly with some questions.

[Mick78 1]

every case could be different but I wouldn't worry about the stuff you can not control. Dr. Kelly is very professional and he will take care of your problems no matter what.

[Tina293 0]

every case could be different but I wouldn't worry about the stuff you can not control. Dr. Kelly is very professional and he will take care of your problems no matter what.

Thanks Mick,

I know I can't control it but what I need to know is can I afford it. On the off chance that I have complications and have to spend a few more days in hospital or have more surgery, I need to know I won't have to pay 1000s more. I can barely afford the surgery as it is.

[Mick78 1]

I am in the same boat, when I went to Mexico I went with all the money I could muster. I can't guarantee complications won't happen but I can only speak for my personal experience. I did not have a complication but I am allergic to penicillin, so when the medical staff at the hospital found out they wanted more money, like 100 dollars more. I told Trish that I couldn't afford the extra cost and if I knew I would have brought more money. When I talked with Dr. Kelly later that day he said he would handle the additional costs and told me not to worry about it. A major complication would cost more but I would assume that Dr. Kelly would perform the job he was paid to do until it was done correctly making sure you didn't have additional expenses. He is very caring and you will know that after a five minute chat, I would be like mike and just do it.

good luck

[curry2dive 1]

I am also allergic to penicillin and scheduled for my VSG with Dr. Kelly on 4/13....Should I talk to them about the extra cost? I am allergic to just about every pain medication and antibiotic that I have ever been prescribed so this could be very interesting. This new wrinkle won't stop me from going, but it does make me a little more nervous.

[KellyL 173]

I wonder if Dr Kelly charges extra if he finds a hiatal hernia during the surgery and repairs it? If anyone knows please respond.

[Tina293 0]

I am here in Mexico now and go home tomorrow I can ask for you

Hay Sadie, How are you getting on with your recovery? Did you get a chance to ask about complications with Dr. Kelly?

[mandems mom 3]

I wonder if Dr Kelly charges extra if he finds a hiatal hernia during the surgery and repairs it? If anyone knows please respond.

I asked one of the coordinators this question (Christi) and she responded today saying that he charges $700 to fix the hernia and also $700 if the gallbladder is removed. I've asked if this is something that we consent to before surgery or if the surgeon uses his own judgement and she indicated that we need to consent to it beforehand...so it's optional if you want either of these repaired/removed.