Hi, I'm looking into having Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy VSG. I have decide to have the surgery, but I need some help with picking the right Doctor for the right price. I'm paying Cash. I live in Augusta GA and would love to hear from anyone who is willing to share the VSG pre and post operation experience with me? I would love to hear from you if you've had a great experience and even if you had a bad one ... ALL help needed... Thanks

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My doc here in Birmingham AL charges 14500 for cash pay. I had a hard time with nausea and gas the first few days ( I was sleeved on 3/9), but am doing much better now. Tonight I ate about 4 bites of egg salad and 3 bites of mushed baked potato. These were little bites too!even though the first days were hard I KNOW it will only get better and I am on my way to a better life.

Several doctors in Dallas charge around $12,000... Dr Nicholson: $12,200... Dr. Barker: $12,500...

I hope you can find someone close. I can't IMAGINE travelling too far just after. I was in the hospital for 2 days and the 10 minute drive from the hospital to my bed was something i'd rather not do again.

Although, a bunch of people on the boards here have gone as far as out of the country, so it's technically feasible to travel...

Thanks all for your reply... I'm self pay and thinking of going with someone from Mexico that does great work at at great price... So far I have heads thing but good things about dr Kelly and his assistant trish... Thanks for your replies...

I highly recommend Dr Aceves. Check through the board messages for reviews of him, the staff, and the hospital. He is the most expensive doc in Mexico, but not as much as docs in the US. He is extremely skilled. 3 days in a real hospital (not a clinic), excellent surgery technique, and a fantastic support staff. I have read OTHER people's comments that if you have the money, go to Dr Aceves.

Good luck in your search---

Lara

Thanks all for your reply... I'm self pay and thinking of going with someone from Mexico that does great work at at great price... So far I have heads thing but good things about dr Kelly and his assistant trish... Thanks for your replies...