Scarless VSG surgery in Southern CA was $18K. I had too low of BMI for insurance to pay. HA HA, I was medically obese but just not obese enough. My surgery was an outpatient procedure. I had no drain, no staples at incision site, no morphine needed, no catheder like so many others report after surgery. Yikes for those of you who I read about where you are hospitalized for days.

• Included preop diet foods, 3 months of Dr followup appt. Included free weekly support groups including ongoing nutritional, psych and other general help for life.
• Excluded preop testing such as EKG, Upper GI and bloodwork.
• Normal insurance pays for my follow up visits at 6 months and 1 year.

No regrets, worth every penny spent!

Thanks for your reply I have made my choice I am going with Dr. Kelly as well....I may even be going alone

I went with Dr. Kelly and Trish in August. I paid $100 less. I say GO FOR IT!!!! I am so happy I went there and had him and Trish to take care of me. I went alone and I have NO REGRETS. I think they price goes up even more later so do everything but SIN to get your money!!! This surgery is so worth it. I had no complications and I know there are some who didn't have it so easy but I'm here to tell you - I sailed right thru it ALL. Even my scars are healing nicely. I was concerned about that but no problems and they are not going to be all that noticeable from what I can see. I'm here for you if you have any questions.

Thanks for your reply I have made my choice I am going with Dr. Kelly as well....I may even be going alone

You will see - you will be taken care of from the moment you get off the plane (if you are flying to San Diego as I did) until the minute you are taken back to the airport. I was so scared but it was not even necessary. I was fine. Was up walking as soon as I was fully awake because that's ALL I could think - I GOTTA WALK! GAS WILL NOT GET ME - I GOTTA WALK! lol My stomach was sore but other than that - I didn't even feel like I HAD surgery. I hope your time there will be as great as mine. Tell Trish Shevy said HI!!!!

I just received an email from Trish for Dr. Ramos and his priced increased again and it is $5700 she said it includes the upgraded hotel. Do you ladies think this is too much..I am paying out of pocket.

No, I still don't think that's alot, especially when you compare it to the US, or even the other MX surgeons. He's still one of the lowest priced, and you get excellent quality care, at least I know I did! I had a great experience, and such an easy recovery, and I give Dr Kelly and his skills all the credit for that. I had no problem getting around, no real pain(slight discomfort, but only til he removed the drain), no nausea, no problem getting Fluid in, and I was so happy to be sleeved! I didn't go alone, but have seen many do that, with no problems at all. Trish will be there for you, and she will take care of anything for you, just be sure to ask her if you need anything. They know people are nervous, especially the ones that will be alone. Good luck to you!! Keep us updated.

I paid 10' date='400 for Dr. Thomas Umbach in Las Vegas. Cheap travel ... stayed at the Golden Nugget ... had a great time and he is a VERY capable surgeon. Check him out. Inexpensive and you stay in the states. (And a bonus vacation in VEGAS, BABY!)[/quote']

Great to hear! I am having my surgery with Dr. Umbach in a couple weeks. His office has been really great and informative about everything. Prior to me deciding on Dr. U, I had contact with The OCC and Dr. Ortiz, Dr Ramos Kelly and Dr. Aceves in Mexico. I was uncomfortable with each of them for varying reasons. I know many have had awesome experiences with those doctors but they weren't for me.