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My wife and I were both sleeved on May 15th by Dr. Fernando Garcia in Tijuana. We were at Mi Doctors hospital and because we both had the surgery, our cost was $4800 a piece. That includes hospital stay (which was the best care I've ever had in a hospital), surgery (did not have ANY complications to date), hotel stay for 3 nights (Marriot was very nice and had great service) and transportation (the driver, Samual Jr, was right on time and a great dude).

From what I have seen on this forum, everyone loves the doctor they chose. So what that tells me is that they are all good and are all qualified! So my advice is to choose one that you are most comfortable with, for whatever reason, and don't second guess your decision. I'm sure you will be in great hands wherever you go.

It's an easy surgery to recover from. I went back to work 6 days after and could have gone back 3 days after.

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My wife and I were both sleeved on May 15th by Dr. Fernando Garcia in Tijuana. We were at Mi Doctors hospital and because we both had the surgery' date=' our cost was 4800 a piece. That includes hospital stay (which was the best care I've ever had in a hospital), surgery (did not have ANY complications to date), hotel stay for 3 nights (Marriot was very nice and had great service) and transportation (the driver, Samual Jr, was right on time and a great dude).

From what I have seen on this forum, everyone loves the doctor they chose. So what that tells me is that they are all good and are all qualified! So my advice is to choose one that you are most comfortable with, for whatever reason, and don't second guess your decision. I'm sure you will be in great hands wherever you go.

It's an easy surgery to recover from. I went back to work 6 days after and could have gone back 3 days after.[/quote']

What is Dr.Kelly's website?

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wlsclinic.com

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I haven't been yet! But I'm scheduled for June 14 with Dr Kelly! :)

Do you have their other contact info? You can email Omar at:

wls-clinic@hotmail.com

He'll get back to you quickly!

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I haven't been yet! But I'm scheduled for June 14 with Dr Kelly! :)

Do you have their other contact info? You can email Omar at:

wls-clinic@hotmail.com

He'll get back to you quickly!

Thank you!! Did you already have your passport? We're you denied surgery from your insurance?

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I am a low BMI with zero comorbidities, so I can't be approved by insurance. I was gonna self pay here in the states but when I started researching it, I liked Dr Kelly. My insurance covers NOTHING so he will be doing all of my care!

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We went to www.ready4achange.com Alma was our coordinator. She was great! Even if you do not use that service, I encourage you to browse through the website. There are a ton of great things for you to look at and do research with. You can view several doctors and their credentials. Hope this helps

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We went to www.ready4achange.com alma was our coordinator. She was great! Even if you do not use that service' date=' I encourage you to browse through the website. There are a ton of great things for you to look at and do research with. You can view several doctors and their credentials. Hope this helps[/quote']

Thank you!! Do you and your wife have youtubes or blogs?

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Thank you!! Do you and your wife have youtubes or blogs?

I used Dr Garcia as well and have nothing but good things to say about him. I am six days post op and things are getting better each day!!! Down 11 lbs.

Like the others said the decision has to be yours and yours alone... Very personal.

I have a blog, check out my signature for the link

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Hi. As a revision, I wanted to find the doc who had lots of success with lap to sleeve procedures. After hearing from a few folks, I decided to go with Dr. Aceves. Nina, his coordinator, is an angel and gets back to me within 24 hours with all questions. I am scheduled for the 6th. With this sort of surgery, cost was certainly a consideration (10,500) but finding someone with tons of experience, a low complication rate, high rate of success and on site access to ICU was more important. I could not find someone in the pacific northwest his level of experience and track record.

Plus he has a great nustache. ;-)

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It seems everybody is very happy with the doctor they chose - my friend and I went together to Dr Garcia - was $5000 plus airfare - Alma was our coordinator - he does only 4 surgeries a day - he doesn't do the cattle call thing lol!!! Great doctors great nurses awesome driver fantastic hotel - I can't say enough good about my whole experience I am 10 weeks out and lost 46+ pounds. No complications or pain from minute 1. I have emailed Dr Garcia a few times with progress reports and he has always returned an email within a timely manner - less than 24 hours. Good luck on the decision - it looks like you can't go wrong.

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I would agree with everyone! These doctors work hard at providing us with a good experience. I don't think you can go wrong as long as your wants and needs are met, and all your questions answered! Good luck!

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I also went to Dr Kelly & do have a blog if you wanted to check it out!

http://njsharonjourney.blogspot.com/

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Thank you!! Do you and your wife have youtubes or blogs?

No blog, sorry. But, I've lost a total of 37 as of today! My wife has lost around 20!

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