I was impressed by Dr. F. Garcia when I first started looking into surgery in Mexico, but now I'm more impressed/ interested in Dr. Ramos Kelly - based on his resume, experience, website and videos. But Dr. Ramos Kelly appears more expensive. So I'm looking for input on either/ both of these doctors and your experience with them, Ready4aChange and Mexico Bariatric Center. Thank you.

Thumbs up; Dr. Garcia all the way!!! Ready 4 a change was awesome!!

Dr. Kelly! Great surgeon!

After a deep research I decide to go with Dr. Kelly because he's recognized internationally as one of the best doctors. Although he has lot of negative publicity I decide to believe reliable media not rumors. Anyways I would definitively recommend  Dr. Kelly which he and his staff made me feel part of family.

I used Dr Kelly last May. Now down 100 pounds. I would recommend him. Very positive experience.

I'm having a revision with Dr. Garcia on March 8th. Can you help me with hospital post-op care. Do they use pressure stockings during surgery? Do they provide no-skid socks? Were you cold or hot? Do they staple or glue you? What was in the kit they give you while your there and while your leaving? Is there anything you recommend to make the visit go smoother, heating blanket or heating pad? Personal blanket or pillow? Oh ya, did you have a drain or catheter? How was your pain?

I had Dr. Garcia but not a revision. Anyway it was last June and they staple you and they do give you a kit of meds and bandages when you leave. They also gave me some support stockings to leave with but I can't remember about if they used them during surgery. I don't remember about socks either lol. I was hot the first night there and they opened the windows for me. Was much better then. I was in a lot of pain the first 2 days and threw up blood the first day. I didn't use a heating pad but did take gas x strips. I did have a drain which they removed on the 3rd day. Felt very weird removing but felt so much better after. No catheter.

 

I'm a slow loser though (my fault for not eating protein first and eating some junk). Only lost 82 pounds so far and June 18th will be a year for me. I want to lose 100 pounds so I'm close.

Edited May 2, 201412 yr by Olivia23

 

With Dr.Garcia, they give you an unopened brand new pack of thigh high compression stockings to put on along with your robe and also brand new slippers.That was the first they gave me when I got to my room. I took the compression stockings with me when I was discharged from the hospital and washed them and wore them on the flight home. (I took a picture as I was waiting for my surgery. I traveled alone so I was trying to pass the time.) 
 
I felt pain as I was being awakened from surgery (mostly gas pain in left shoulder) but after they gave me some meds, I was fine. I did puke up some blood (not alot, like tbsp full) right after surgery but thanks to @@Holly Martin 79, she said to expect that. 
 
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Edited May 2, 201412 yr by O-Town Body Rock

I have surgery scheduled with dr kelly in two weeks, but I am having second thoughts. I have read some negative comments on several threads. Some suggest he doesn't even do the surgeries. However his credentials seem superior to any other surgeon. Please share your experiences. Thanks