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Jesser    295

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Ok, so I have to save up the money for my surgery, but I was wondering if there was anyone else on here that has to do the same? Would you be interested in possibly scheduling our surgeries on or around the same day and be sleeve buddies? Lol. I'm probably going alone, so a buddy would be nice. I know that my nerves are gonna be a wreck, and I will be somewhat anxious and scared.

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Tia Noel    56

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I am planning on going to Mexico mid December but if something comes up and I don't have enough, I'll be going early January.

Who's your doctor?

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Jesser    295

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I'm still researching doctors... I get so confused! Lol I've heard good things about Dr. Ortiz, but I may go with someone a little cheaper. I know their are just as good surgeons that don't charge quite that much, but he's in a center of excellence.

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Tia Noel    56

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I'm going with Dr. Kelly. He has really impressive credentials, and I have double checked them all, so I am confident in him. He quoted me 5500 for everything except airfare.

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Jesser    295

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I'm going with Dr. Kelly. He has really impressive credentials' date=' and I have double checked them all, so I am confident in him. He quoted me 5500 for everything except airfare.[/quote']

I've heard good things about him as well!

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Jesser    295

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I'm going with Dr. Kelly. He has really impressive credentials' date=' and I have double checked them all, so I am confident in him. He quoted me 5500 for everything except airfare.[/quote']

Did you check into several doctors? A lot of people recommend Dr. Aceves, but I'm not sure if I can come up with that much for him.

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Tia Noel    56

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Yea he's nice. :) So is his assistant Omar. When were you planning on having your surgery?

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Dr. Aceves is fantastic. He was just featured in Newsweek Magazine as one of the nations leaders in bariatric surgery and he was chosen by Johnston & Johnston to be a proctor teaching the VSG surgery. He is a little more expensive and I was a cash paying patient so I know the importance of saving as much as possible but I also wanted to make sure I was in good hands and chose the doctor who I felt had the most experience. He has performed over 5,000 procedures. I hope you ladies can both have your surgeries soon and best of luck to you both. It's life changing and well worth every penny :)

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Jesser    295

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It really depends on when I can come up with the cash for it. I don't want to go through a financing company because of all the interest charges. I'm looking at probably spring of next year, but I may wait til summer because prices tend to be lower then.

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Jesser    295

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Dr. Aceves is fantastic. He was just featured in Newsweek Magazine as one of the nations leaders in bariatric surgery and he was chosen by Johnston & Johnston to be a proctor teaching the VSG surgery. He is a little more expensive and I was a cash paying patient so I know the importance of saving as much as possible but I also wanted to make sure I was in good hands and chose the doctor who I felt had the most experience. He has performed over 5' date='000 procedures. I hope you ladies can both have your surgeries soon and best of luck to you both. It's life changing and well worth every penny <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

Yes ma'am! :) if I am able to come up with the money, he would be my first choice.

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I plan to go to Dr. Kelly in March 2013. After taxes : ) Im thinking March 28th or 29th so Ill be home the following week during my sons Spring break.

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Jesser    295

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I plan to go to Dr. Kelly in March 2013. After taxes : ) Im thinking March 28th or 29th so Ill be home the following week during my sons Spring break.

That's probably when I'm planning on going too! I have a 3 year old and he is going to stay with his Nanna during my brother and sisters spring break so it will be easier on her. I haven't decided on my doctor for sure yet.

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Jesser    295

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Went and tried on clothes today for my new job, and there's nothing more depressing than that!!! I can't wait to get this surgery!!!!!

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CCCross    31

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I'm hoping to schedule for mid-December or early in January when I'm on break from school. I've chosen Dr. Kelly and his assistant Omar is really dedicated to calling patients back. It's a far cry from the everday phone calls and messages I leave for doctors here in the US and still haven't had a return call in 2 weeks. My hubby will be making the trip with me but if anyone is there when I'm there, I'm open for buddies!

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