I am hoping to schedule a VSG in March/May/June 2013. I have read everything that I have been able to find. I am confident with Dr.Kelly and feel better that he has trained in the US. I would love to hear other peoples stories as well as find a sleeve buddy!!! Did you go through Omar? Also, did anyone have a post op diet? and did you have a drain? I've read that at one hospital, Dr.Kelly would use a drain, at another he didn't. When did you go back to work? I have 4 small children and am a student so I have plenty that needs to be done. I am also thinking of traveling without my husband, due to it being very hard to find someone to stay with the kids for that long.. If any of you have done that, how quickly were you able to contact family post op? Did anyone call family for you? I may take a surgery buddy but that is undecided at this point. I will be flying from texas. I can't wait to get started!! Also, how many of you have told friends and family? I have some friends that are genetically gifted and weigh 110 regardless of what they eat. I plan on telling my closest friends but no one else.. I also have family that would have nothing but negative things to say about going to Mexico and how I should just try another diet or excercise more.....Thanks for all advice and answers!!!

I'm going in March 10-15th as well! but I'm going to Dr. Lopez, and he uses MI hospital. I'm not sure which one Dr. Kelly uses... I have a 3 year old little boy, who I am scared of leaving behind, but it breaks my heart knowing that I can't play with him like I should be able to... Because of my weight. I just keep telling myself it will all be alright, I'm gonna make it back home and become much healthier!

I am looking forward to doing more things with my kids as well.I keep going around in circles being scared then getting excited the getting scared again.. I have never been to Mexico and the thought of going anywhere especially (possibly) without my husband is scary!!!!! I have read some good things about Dr.Lopez too :-)

I went to Dr. Kelly (oct 26.12). Highly recommend him. It was an overall positive experience. I went through Omar too (who is a sweetheart). I felt safe and i was impressed with the care and overall experience. I was back at work day 5 after surgery and have lost 27 pounds in 20 days. I had no complications and minimal pain, but if I did it again, I would refuse nausea drugs (they made it worse), I did have nausea for 12 hours, but after that felt great. I wish I had done this a long time ago. No drain (depends on how surgery goes) and I was expecting one as I have had lots of previous surgeries and earlier cancer, so I had a less than straightforward case. After my surgery were a 70 and 77 year old pair from Texas , much higher bmi than me, and they breezed through surgery.

My bmi was 35.

Thanks Jessie!! I too have a lower BMI 33-34 depending on the day lol. But I have been higher. I am so glad to hear that you had a good experience :-) I would love to keep in touch!! I have been wondering if I will have to take a 2nd trip to Mexico to have loose skin removed etc... i haven't been able to find much on what to expect with wls with a lower BMI as far as treatments down the road. I would love to not need ant nipping or clipping but we will see.

I also am wanting to have surgery maybe april/may... but excited to do it with Dr. Kelly!! because I have heard nothing but great comments and great expiriences. I´ve been in touch with his staff and Dr. Kelly was great at responding all my questions, I thought what better Doctor than to take the time to sit down and talk to me. It´s very scary..but I know I´m in good hands. I´ve heard that the Hospital he uses is called Oasis of Hope and its near the ocean.. And has patients all over the world all the time one of best care. I Know Dr. Kelly web page is not working right know I called the office and told me their working on that someone is trying to harm Dr. Kelly image.. thats sad. But Good luck to all of You. It´s worth it.

What is the cost with Dr Kelly? Also is it all inclusive or do you need to book your own hotel/ground transportation? Anyone have the number to his TC? His website is having issues and is listed as an attack site so I can't get the info from there. THANKS!

His price is 4500 or 4700 and that does include hotel and ground transportation. ive found a number in a post for Omar his assistant

Who co-ordinates for Dr Kelly?

His name is Omar and I've seen a few posts on other threads that had numbers :-)

I know Dr. Kelly is running a special for Dec. and it is including hospital, surgery, hotel, etc.but here is the number for the office if anyone interested

619)793-4869 or 619)955-6771. i also have like a more personal email wls-clinic@hotmail.com or the info@wlsclinic.com

have a wonderful Thanks giving everyone!!

Thank you for posting the numbers - I am going to try calling tomorrow. I am pretty much down to two docs, either Dr Kelly or Dr Alvarez (which won't happen without financial help from family) and I tried his website today and my browser blocked it due to malware and his wlsclinic site wouldn't let me submit my info.

Thanks for the info, I called today and spoke to Alina Alvarez...and sent over my health sheet for approval. the price quoted to me was not 4500 though, It was more like 5700 I think and you had to get sleeved in December.

I spoke to Omar and got a quote for $5000 in December at (619)395-5347.

I spoke with Omar yesterday and he quoted me 5000 for june 2013. I need a little more time to save the cash. At first I wanted to use credit but decided that paying interest isnt wirth it. I am very excited for you

I had surgery with Dr Kelly three months ago and my sister a year ago with him. I went through Omar and my experience was just great. I am down 35lbs and my sister has been at goal for almost a year.

Dr Kelly is just a great and compassionate surgeon. My sister had a drain, but I did not. I am not sure why the difference. I had my surgery on a Friday and was back to work on Wednesday. Only my sister, husband and parents know we have had the surgery. After years of gaining/losing this was a great alternative for me. It feels great to have success!

All my best to you.