Shoppingbeemom 31 Posted November 13, 2011 When iis the " discounted time"? I don't know when, I can guess it's when kids go back to school. That's about the time I called. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikerchick519 202 Posted November 13, 2011 I used alighterme.com for Dr. Kelly and I had no problems. They were great about answering all my questions and Dr. Kelly is awesome. It was worth every penny, and believe me I had to scrimp to get them. I had no pain and no complications. I couldn't believe I even had surgery. If it wasn't for the incisions I wouldn't have known I'd had anything done. I feel great and they were great to work with. 1 yecats reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirensiren 67 Posted November 13, 2011 I used alighterme.com for Dr. Kelly and I had no problems. They were great about answering all my questions and Dr. Kelly is awesome. It was worth every penny, and believe me I had to scrimp to get them. I had no pain and no complications. I couldn't believe I even had surgery. If it wasn't for the incisions I wouldn't have known I'd had anything done. I feel great and they were great to work with. I feel the same way! I unfortunately have had a nasssty allergic reaction to the surgical glue, so most of my pain right now is my skin trying to recover. I've had 0 problems tolerating liquids, and I try to drink small sips at a time- sometimes I likely drink more than I should and still have virtually no discomfort. I can't wait to get on my protein! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fendo 1 Posted November 15, 2011 My coordiantor was Melissa Bracker with Dr. Alamanza. She was great. A couple people had Louise and they were pleased with her too. Dr. Alamanza was wonderful. I had a great experience, even went back to the states a day early. My choice. I've never been out of the US. I would do it all over again if I had too. It was definately the right choice for me. As far as coordinators. I think it makes people more comfortable working with someone within the states. Hey if the dr minded it, he wouldn't use their services. I agree, I want the money to go to the person who saved my life (from obesity) but I felt good working with someone in the US. Especially in the beginning because I was a basket case. Any questions you can message me. P.S. I just updated my signature. yay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowflake 2 Posted November 16, 2011 FYI.....Trish still coordinates for Dr. Kelly. I had surgery with Dr. Kelly in July and Trish was awesome. I just talked to someone who had surgery with Dr. Kelly last week and Trish took care of them. There are a lot of coordinators to choose from, it is just a matter of who you go through. Trish is an on-site coordinator. She is also a coordinator for Dr. Ponce too. Both are great surgeons and Trish will take care of you, whichever doctor you choose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pamblan 2 Posted November 16, 2011 Dr. Kelly did my surgery in August this year. I had a follow up call with him today and he confirmed that he is no longer working with Trish as his coordinator. Trish is still employed at the hospital where Dr. Kelly performs his surgeries so there is some crossover in care. Sara is Dr. Kelly's new on-site coordinator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirensiren 67 Posted November 16, 2011 Trish doesn't work with Dr Jelly he told me this on the phone! I'm not sure who his coordinator is or if he even has one currently He told me this as well in person. I think perhaps she no longer works for him personally, but is still a coordinator for him as well as other doctors? Just like Alighterme and other patient coordinators who are more like agents. I was introduced to Sara (in person) as his new personal coordinator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowflake 2 Posted November 16, 2011 He may have Sara working for him too, but Trish is still handling patients too. The coordinators are independent contractors. Ask yourself this.....do you really think that Dr. Kelly is going to turn down a patient that Trish brings to him? We all have choice.....if you want to go through Sara then go through Sara.....if you want to go through Trish, then go through Trish. It's that simple. If you are thinking about going through Trish and you want to know if she still offers services when having surgery with Dr. Kelly, then just call her and verify. She can be reached at 661-886-4617 (you can text at that number too) or her office number 619-202-6011. She is also coordinating for Dr. Ponce too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites