When we first got here, I thought that Omar probably got a stipend to spend on gas and food since he has done so much for us since we got here. I found out that he doesn't. Dr. Kelly pays him a modest base salary to work from 9am-4pm with Sunday off, plus a (very) small per patient bonus (compared to the amount of work he does). Omar said he gives to people and works way beyond his paid hours because he loves his job.

So have any of you left him a big tip or gift when you were departing? I certainly feel that he deserves it for the outstanding service and friendship he has shown us during our stay.

I was sleeved in Mexicali by Dr. Aceves....his crew was exceptional and we women on the block that week left a $120 tip for Blanca to by breakfast goodies for the staff and goodies for night staff

I didn't tip anything to Omar or to Cecy for driving me around. I wish I had, but totally forgot.

So I mailed them a little gift when I got home.

I was planning to give them like $40 each?

I didn't tip anything to Omar or to Cecy for driving me around. I wish I had' date=' but totally forgot.

So I mailed them a little gift when I got home.

I was planning to give them like 40 each?[/quote']

I tried several times to tip Omar, and he wouldn't take any money, he told us that he is paid well by Dr Kelly, and that receiving tips makes him uncomfortable. He drove us around in his personal vehicle, taking us to lunch, and shopping. We bought his lunch, and I gave him 20 bucks for gas, he humbly accepted. NJ, if you have an address, id live to have it, because id like to mail a card with a small gift

$100-$150 is a week is well paid by Mexican standards as I think the average salary is $65-70 a week, but it wouldn't even cover one day's worth taxi service at home for the attention he provided for us. I guess I am comparing too much, and I feel a little guilty. I can see how getting tips would make him feel uncomfortable. I'm just going to get a card and leave $100 for him when I leave.

100-150 is a week is well paid by Mexican standards as I think the average salary is 65-70 a week' date=' but it wouldn't even cover one day's worth taxi service at home for the attention he provided for us. I guess I am comparing too much, and I feel a little guilty. I can see how getting tips would make him feel uncomfortable. I'm just going to get a card and leave 100 for him when I leave.[/quote']

Sunny..Omar came by and I leave the hospital for the hotel first thing tomorrow morning.

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That's great. Joe and I will probably not leave until close to noon, so we should get to see you.

I tried several times to tip Omar, and he wouldn't take any money, he told us that he is paid well by Dr Kelly, and that receiving tips makes him uncomfortable. He drove us around in his personal vehicle, taking us to lunch, and shopping. We bought his lunch, and I gave him 20 bucks for gas, he humbly accepted. NJ, if you have an address, id live to have it, because id like to mail a card with a small gift

I am so sorry but can't find the address now. If you e-mail Omar & ask him for the address & tell him you just wanted to mail a little something to them I am sure he will give you the address. That is what I said to him & he gave me an address in California, no problem.

Omar is amazing. We all love him! We gave him a $125 tip when we left. Well deserved. We will text regularly and it's been 3 weeks since my surgery.

I asked Omar for the address to mail him something before I left, here it is:

4492 Camino Del La Plaza

Suite 1279

San Ysidro, CA 92173

Hi,

I had surgery with Dr. Kelly May 28th. I brought Dr. Kelly and his wife a gift from my state but I did not give Omar anything and I would love to send him something. What is Omar's last name or do you just send it to Omar and the address you gave?

Thanks

Sandra

Hey sonny! U bring up a great point, I brought Omar the rice gift, now it doesn't seem like enough!! This man is amazing get this- he asked how my kids liked the gifts I brought home since of course he was there helping me pick them out and bargaining for me. I took them home very rugged authentic hand made toys ya know something you cant get at Walmart. I explained why they were special from Mexico, that people are very poor, where I bought them, ect. My kids love the toys, I think because they are so very different from the ones they have. Anyways my poing is the kids asked of they could give some of their toys to kids in Mexico. I talked with Omar and he said I can mail them to him and he will get them to this orphanage full of children with HIV/aids. I guess the hosp has some special connection with helping this orphanage. This man never stops helping. My family just loves him. And my kids feel so special because he said he would help them out! Now theyre filling up boxes for kids in need instead of asking for things they don't need.

What is the rice gift?

What is the rice gift?

Jennifer brought us locally grown "wild" rice from her region. I've made my SO wait to cook it until I can taste it.

Hey sonny! U bring up a great point' date=' I brought Omar the rice gift, now it doesn't seem like enough!! This man is amazing get this- he asked how my kids liked the gifts I brought home since of course he was there helping me pick them out and bargaining for me. I took them home very rugged authentic hand made toys ya know something you cant get at Walmart. I explained why they were special from Mexico, that people are very poor, where I bought them, ect. My kids love the toys, I think because they are so very different from the ones they have. Anyways my poing is the kids asked of they could give some of their toys to kids in Mexico. I talked with Omar and he said I can mail them to him and he will get them to this orphanage full of children with HIV/aids. I guess the hosp has some special connection with helping this orphanage. This man never stops helping. My family just loves him. And my kids feel so special because he said he would help them out! Now theyre filling up boxes for kids in need instead of asking for things they don't need.[/quote']

Now that is too awesome. A true humanitarian. I didn't use Dr. Kelly, but the people down in TJ were so accommodating and kind. It is just their culture. They are very humble people.

Now that is too awesome. A true humanitarian. I didn't use Dr. Kelly, but the people down in TJ were so accommodating and kind. It is just their culture. They are very humble people.

On the second night there, Jennifer's daughter told us that she didn't eat a lot of her meal. Since there is really no place to keep leftovers in the hospital or hotel, Omar had it wrapped up so he could drop off to some homeless people. I was really impressed. It would have never crossed my mind because it isn't something that is done where we are from.