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Karen B45    38

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There is a lot of stuff flying around about Dr. Kelly.....I am just wondering if anyone who has seen him in the last three months could post and let me know about your experience and how it went? There seems to be a lot of negative stuff being said and/or implied, but I am sure there are lots of positive stories out there as well and would love to hear a few.

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KellyL    173

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I was there in May and had a wonderful experience. Yecats just got home and is doing well. I don't know when she'll see this, because she's tired. Maybe you could send her a private message?

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Andrea8967    25

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I was there along with Janet56 on 1/18. Both of us are doing extremely well. Neither of us had any complications. We stay in touch with Dr. Kelly and his wife via email. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. All the back and forth blabber going on in this forum and Gastric Sleeve is just crap. The only thing the coordinators do for you is email you the pre and post diet and make hotel arrangements. Dr. Kelly's wife has taken over those tasks. Ladies, this is no big deal. Trust me.

Call Dr. Kelly and speak with him yourself. I did. BTW, could you imagine calling a surgeon in the US and asking him any pre-surgery questions? Not on your life. You'd ask his nurse or someone is his office or you'd get a pre-printed "what I need to know about my gastric sleeve surgery" pamphlet.

I know surgery is a big deal, and everyone on this forum should choose the surgeon they feel most comfortable with. But seriously, all this wasted talk regarding the coordinators is making everyone take their eyes off the important stuff - the doctor.

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Afro_Cyster    74

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I was there along with Janet56 on 1/18. Both of us are doing extremely well. Neither of us had any complications. We stay in touch with Dr. Kelly and his wife via email. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. All the back and forth blabber going on in this forum and Gastric Sleeve is just crap. The only thing the coordinators do for you is email you the pre and post diet and make hotel arrangements. Dr. Kelly's wife has taken over those tasks. Ladies, this is no big deal. Trust me.

Call Dr. Kelly and speak with him yourself. I did. BTW, could you imagine calling a surgeon in the US and asking him any pre-surgery questions? Not on your life. You'd ask his nurse or someone is his office or you'd get a pre-printed "what I need to know about my gastric sleeve surgery" pamphlet.

I know surgery is a big deal, and everyone on this forum should choose the surgeon they feel most comfortable with. But seriously, all this wasted talk regarding the coordinators is making everyone take their eyes off the important stuff - the doctor.

Although I used Trish (LOVED HER!!), I'd like to back this statement. However, if Trish didn't contract with him I would have found another route to get to him.

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yecats    109

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I just got back from MX . I was sleeved by Dr. Kelly on Feb 4th. I have had no complications and am doing wonderful. I am up and about and feeling great. He was amazing. He was available and visited when I was at the hospital and then visited me at my hotel. He is a very caring and dedicated surgeon. The reason I chose him in the first place is that I noticed that is seemed to me from this board that his patients seem to recover very nicely, also he has a lot of experience.

I do believe he is going through some changes and everyone is not going to like everybody all the time but I have to say, I felt geniune concern from him and he made sure I was comfortable. I also had a sleeve sister and he treated her with the same care.

On an added note, without going into detail, the night before I left he went out of his way to make sure that I was leaving MX prepared. He did not have to do that. I am forever indebted! I recommend him highly.

P.S. I refer to my sleeve as my kelly belly... I know i sound like an advertisement all the sudden but I am not . I am a real person with a great , real experience.

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Andrea8967    25

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Congrats and glad you're home and feeling good. Mexico was an experience right? I had a great time. Even though I had surgery I felt like I was on a mini-vacation.

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Andrea8967    25

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That would be terrific. Good luck!!

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I just tried to call 1-877-765-THIN to book the sleeve with Dr. Kelly. I'm not sure whats going on.... The rep (her name was Sandy) said that she does not book for him anymore because of several incidents with Dr. Kelly and many complications. She said that with the last 2 surgeries, the patients needed their chests cracked open in order to complete surgery. Now Im scared. She said she would book me through Dr. Garcia. Anyone heard of him?? I dont know what to do now.

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Karen B45    38

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I'm being sleeved on 2/15/12 by Kelly. I'll be happy to give an update and send some pics if you want.

That would be great if you could post. I am going on 3/14, having my surgery on 3/15. I feel comfortable with my decision, Dr. Kelly has done a lot of surgeries, but it's always good to get the reinforcement. I hope you have a great trip and all goes well. :)

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janiadurl    10

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That would be great if you could post. I am going on 3/14, having my surgery on 3/15. I feel comfortable with my decision, Dr. Kelly has done a lot of surgeries, but it's always good to get the reinforcement. I hope you have a great trip and all goes well. :smile1:

What number did you all call to get him?? I cant find it anywhere!

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Karen B45    38

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What number did you all call to get him?? I cant find it anywhere!

Here is his phone number 619 395 5347

I reached him via email: jrkelly45@hotmail.com

He is pretty responsive, I heard back from him within two hours.

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Andrea8967    25

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Forget Sandy and read earlier posts. Everytime she opens her mouth the lies get worse. Just call dr Kelly on his cell and drop Sandy. You called his old coordinator.

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yecats    109

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I just tried to call 1-877-765-THIN to book the sleeve with Dr. Kelly. I'm not sure whats going on.... The rep (her name was Sandy) said that she does not book for him anymore because of several incidents with Dr. Kelly and many complications. She said that with the last 2 surgeries, the patients needed their chests cracked open in order to complete surgery. Now Im scared. She said she would book me through Dr. Garcia. Anyone heard of him?? I dont know what to do now.

Here is his phone number 619 395 5347

I reached him via email: jrkelly45@hotmail.com

Two things, that is coming from a coordinator for whatever reason does not book for him. If that is the case then so be it, should she unprofessionally smear him. He is certified in the states as well, he would be stripped of his license if he was not capable.

Also, just say a dr. does 100 surgeries, he might have maybe 0 or 1 issue, if you do 1000 (more experienced) you might tend to have 2 or 3 issues.

two, we have had a surgeries with him. He is caring , compassionate and strives to know your well. I am tickled with him!

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yecats    109

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Here is his phone number 619 395 5347

I reached him via email: jrkelly45@hotmail.com

Two things, that is coming from a coordinator for whatever reason does not book for him. If that is the case then so be it, should she unprofessionally smear him. He is certified in the states as well, he would be stripped of his license if he was not capable.

Also, just say a dr. does 100 surgeries, he might have maybe 0 or 1 issue, if you do 1000 (more experienced) you might tend to have 2 or 3 issues.

two, we have had a surgeries with him. He is caring , compassionate and strives to know your well. I am tickled with him!

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