My time is running out. I need to decide on a doctor now. I actually scheduled and paid deposit with Dr. Ortiz but now having 2nd thoughts. He did my lap band, wonderful experience, so just automatically thought he was the one for my revision.. Well I started receiving phone calls from coordinators because I sent for information on costs for other drs. just to compare prices. One coord. told me Dr. Ortiz was a great lapband dr but not much experience in vsg. She recommended Dr Garcia. They no longer recommend Dr. Kelly bc of some issues. Hmmm

Doing research, I am actually impressed with Dr. Kelly. Yes I know he had a death which concerns me. I called to get info on Dr Kelly. I had several numbers. The first call I got back was from Dr. Kelly himself. He assured my I would be in good hands. When I asked about all the drama, he stated that he didnt feel the coords were representing him well so he decided not to renew the contract with them. Now they are upset with him. After hanging up from him, I received a call from someone who still works with him (you know who im talking about, will not say her name), told her I was interested in Dr. kelly. She said she would book me with him but she recommended dr. Ponce de leon. Really pushed this dr. which I have not heard of, works out of INT hosp. But what about Dr. Kelly, he has great credentials. She stated he was a skilled surgeon but there were issues, regarding integrity. Dr. Kelly is $3,000 cheaper than Ortiz and has more experience with vsg. Dr. K is a member of FACS and ASMBS as is Dr. O. but im very concerned with all this drama, if there is more to it than disgruntled coords. I am a revision, so safety and experience is my #1 conceren.

I also saw a post where the person called all these hospitals and Dr. K is not allowed to operate there anymore but wouldnt state why. She was accused of being a coord for another dr. Geeez. Help!

Augh, please stop the bickering Andy.

What it boils down to is do your homework and research.

I can answer that. A forum called obesity help. Thats exactly where I read that. I know because I searched gastric sleeve deaths in Mexico on google.

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oh so coordinators, just not coordinators here Gotcha

I had a great experience with Dr Kelly and have recommended him to my family. My doctor here has taken Dr Kelly's info to give to both her family and her patients, she is so impressed with his skills, price, and my results. Here is the link where Dr Kelly was initiated and recently became a member of the prestigious American College of Surgeons:

http://www.prweb.com...rweb8910330.htm

Let’s cut the crap here. Is Trish now throwing Dr Kelly under the bus? Can someone else corroborate this? If true, it’s case closed n'est-ce pas?

I am currently working with Trish, my surgery is the 23rd of March, and she seems fine with Dr. Kelly to me.

Has said nothing but nice things about him. So I don't know.

No, Trish is not throwing Dr. Kelly under a bus. That was reserved for other people

I booked with Trish for Dr. Kelly on Mar 20 and I had no problems or drama.

So the original poster on this thread is a deceitful lanceur de merde posing as someone seeking WLS and honestly posting his/her findings and inquiries. It’s scary enough for Dr Kelly’s patients he lost a patient on the table during an elective procedure. As others have pointed out, we don’t know what happened. Why pile on Dr Kelly with utter rubbish? Unbelievable!

I have been working with Trish also and have my surgery scheduled for March 9th. All of this drama is making me so nervous. I was originally scheduled with Dr Garcia, read someone's horror story and changed surgeons and co-ordinators. This is all so stressful!

After getting the call from Trish today telling me she no longer works for Dr. Kelly, I have put my surgery on hold.... I am also sick of the drama and it is very stressful... I bought my plane tickets today but returned them I was also putting down my deposit today... So I am pretty frustrated...

I have not heard from Trish today and have purchased $400 non refundable airline tickets. I will be calling her tomorrow

DDFinn,

Trish did not have anything negative to say about anyone she is a classy lady but I think maybe I just need to step back and reevaluate everything...

Did you already book your surgery or were you looking to book?

You are freaking me out because I am booked with Trish for Dr. kelly and now you go ahead and say this making me wonder if my surgery is going to be cancelled.

This whole topic about Dr. Kelly and Trish really needs to come to an end. This has really gotten way out of hand.

Hm interesting the stuff I read on here. I am having my surgery on 3/15 with Dr. Kelly. I booked directly through him. I have read a lot of positive things about him, and a lot of negative. I am comfortable with my decision.

Ladies, please post and let us know what happens with your surgeries...I am wishing you the best of luck!