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Anyone used Drs. Valenzuela or Cabrera with Mexico Bariatric? How about Dr. Kelly, also in Mexico?

Lori Orr

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Lori Orr    29

Lori Orr
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I was denied by the surgeon of my choice, but my case was accepted by the three doctors listed above.

Was wondering if anyone here used one of them and if so, how do you feel they did with your particular case? Was the surgeon and staff friendly and helpful? Was the surgeon, in your opinion, attentive to your needs/fears and were they forthcoming when you had questions? How did your actual procedure go? Were you happy with the outcome? Complications? How are you doing post op in your daily life?

Dr. Valenzuela charges $5495, while Dr. Cabrera charges $4995. These quotes are all inclusive from San Diego back to San Diego.

I haven't received a quote from Dr. Kelly, but so far, I prefer his Coordinator...

Any info would be so greatly appreciated.

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noeysmom    3

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I'm interested in the response as well… I'm waiting on insurance approval and not too sure I'm going to get it if not I think I'm going to Mexico as well… I've spoken a few times back-and-forth to Dr. Kelly's Cordinator… I've seen good things about him on YouTube

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Lori Orr    29

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I thought it was strange at first that he was calling from St. Catherine's in Canada! Were you able to get him to email you? He insists on speaking to me over the phone, and being at home or work, I have people around nearly 100% of the time and would like our conversations to be more under the table, so to speak!

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Jessh4579    216

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I had my surgery 6 weeks ago by Dr. Valenzuela at Mexico Bariatric center. All of the staff and doctors were really great. They took great care of me and were so attentive. Dr. V was very professional and was very open and honest about everything she was doing. I had some internal bleeding after my surgery, not because of any wrong doing, just a blood vessel that came through the stitch line. They were so amazing with all of that and were so caring and sweet to me during my recovery, which included blood transfusions and an extra day in the hospital. I would definitely recommend her and her facility!

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Lema    236

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I picked doctor Valenzuela because she was a female and she had more experience than the others on the list but I saw her for a total of 3 to 5 minutes before the surgery. I never saw or heard of her again because my surgery was a weekend and she doesn't work on the weekends normally. I would have appreciated someone telling me that before I made the decision of picking her. The person who replaced her was great too but keep that in mind before you make your decision.

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Lori Orr    29

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I picked doctor Valenzuela because she was a female and she had more experience than the others on the list but I saw her for a total of 3 to 5 minutes before the surgery. I never saw or heard of her again because my surgery was a weekend and she doesn't work on the weekends normally. I would have appreciated someone telling me that before I made the decision of picking her. The person who replaced her was great too but keep that in mind before you make your decision.

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Thank you so much for this word of warning. I already got that feeling from the staff there, and wasn't feeling like I was going to choose her. I am happy I got some confirmation.

Since my last post, I was contacted by a coordinator from Dr. Illan. I was extremely impressed with their attention to detail and how friendly and informative he was. I will be in contact with him again soon. I will let you know if I end up choosing this doctor. I am finally getting excited!

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Sara Clark    2

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I just had my surgery done with Dr Valenzuela on October 20, 2016. I was so pleased with the care at the hospital and her team of doctors that follows up with you. I have had minimal pain and no issues! I highly recommend her!

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