Alvarez, Garcia, Kelly Or Aceves?

[cissiesue 119]

How much did your surgery cost with him?

[windycitymom 60]

8750

[cissiesue 119]

I'm sticking with Dr Kelly. Their credentials are similar and he's a lot less

[windycitymom 60]

I wish you the very best on your process. For me, I felt very comfortable paying a bit more as I was very scared going to Mexico and going alone. Now that I am 1 wk post op, I am thrilled that I did because I had some minor complications (atelectasis-due to my anatomy and not due to the surgeon). I thank god for the care that I receveived. I ended up changing my flight and coming home a day late so that I could get extra care. The hospital was so well equipped I was taken care of extremely well. Lastly, I found out there was a 5.3 earthquake while I was there. I had no idea as there was no loss of power or even flicker of lights. I say all this just to ask you to please check to make sure the facility is top notch. I've heard great things about dr. Kelly so Im sure he is great just make sure that the hospital is equipped to take the very best care of your most important asset - YOUR BODY because without that what's a couple thousand dollars. Please keep us all updated! No matter what your choice, I wish you the very best and can't wait to hear how your doing.

[cissiesue 119]

Thank you Windy city Mom! Yes, I completely agree, that we all must do what's best for us! everything checks out with the facility a well as Dr Kelly. Its actually a cancer hospital with a full icu if unknown complications arise...Dr Kelly had been doing the vsg surgery alone (not with the ds) for six years. I don't know too many other surgeons that can say that! I'm so sorry you had complications glad you are home now, please keep us updated, and thanks for adding me as a friend

[windycitymom 60]

I'm so glad you have done yoru homework and feel comfortable, this is the most important. Congrats.

When are you scheduled? Please keep us all updated!

[Karen B45 38]

Thank you Windy city Mom! Yes, I completely agree, that we all must do what's best for us! everything checks out with the facility a well as Dr Kelly. Its actually a cancer hospital with a full icu if unknown complications arise...Dr Kelly had been doing the vsg surgery alone (not with the ds) for six years. I don't know too many other surgeons that can say that! I'm so sorry you had complications glad you are home now, please keep us updated, and thanks for adding me as a friend

I am also having my surgery with Dr. Kelly.

[cissiesue 119]

Kbs, you changed to Dr Kelly? That makes me smile! When are you going?

[Karen B45 38]

Kbs, you changed to Dr Kelly? That makes me smile! When are you going?

Well you know, it's been an interesting experience. I originally was scheduled with Kelly, than ALM told me they weren't booking him anymore and suggested I switch to Garcia. Then someone here didn't like the hospital he used, and I found out I could still book Kelly, just had to do so directly, so made contact with him and switched back. I am happy I did. My surgery is this THURSDAY! I can't believe it's almost here! We fly to San Diego on Wednesday.

[cissiesue 119]

I'm super glad you changed! Dr Kelly seems to be amazing and very skilled/experienced! You week do great, I wish I were going with you! June can't get here soon enough!

[jeanieG 6]

Can I get Dr. Kelly's phone number from someone?

[cissiesue 119]

I have a few for dr kelly...619-793-4869, or 619-395-5347

[bubbly78 1]

I did alot of research and ended up spending a little more for Dr. Aceves. I didnt see anything negative about him, I am down from 204 to 140-142 I move up and down 2 pounds, I did my surgery in August and Im so happy I did it, they treat you so good in the hospital, i wasnt able to make phone calls you can see my blog I believe, I wish I did this years ago...I really do..

JLO

[jeanieG 6]

Thank you very much cissiesue. I'll be calling tomorrow morning.

[cissiesue 119]

You're so welcome! Best wishes!