How To Finally Pick A Doctor-Kelly, Ponce De Leon, Almanza

[MGM 140]

For me? I had about four I was checking out. After looking at his credentials and reading others who had been to him and were extremely satisfied and speaking with him. There has been a lot of bad mouthing him by previous coordinators and people who knew the coordinators. But that's not who's doing the surgery...the doctor is! I've had information sent to me about hospitals he won't/can't work in and one of them he won't work in because he was seeing high infection rates, so HE refused to go to that hospital. Another hospital won't let him..because since he changed where he does the procedure, they aren't making money from him so they are angry. I have been you tubing people who went to him too. Even the lady I happened to literally run into in person who has been a member of this forum for a couple years said she's never heard or read anyone disappointed with him. So I'm very comfortable. The price does help!

[Finding Myself 146]

Pam, for me it was my interaction with him and his team. It was never high pressure sales, it felt honest. Dr Ponce is good but does not speak English and since I don't speak Spanish, that was not for me. Dr Aceves was not available when I have time off, and I didn't want to fly to see Dr Alvarez. So it came down to Dr K and once I started having regular communications with them (I email them several times a week) I realized it was the best choice for me.

[emptynesterpam 13]

Pam' date=' for me it was my interaction with him and his team. It was never high pressure sales, it felt honest. Dr Ponce is good but does not speak English and since I don't speak Spanish, that was not for me. Dr Aceves was not available when I have time off, and I didn't want to fly to see Dr Alvarez. So it came down to Dr K and once I started having regular communications with them (I email them several times a week) I realized it was the best choice for me.[/quote']

 

Thank you all so much. I truly appreciate all the help.

[Happy Camper 266]

Hi Crystal how did your surgery go? I was just reviewing options with my daughter who has a friend who might be considering, so wanted to check in with you and find out how your surgery went and how your journey is going.

 

Take care

 

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[crystalintville 66]

sandyd, surgery went great, no pain, no drain! After the first 24 hrs I felt good. I've lost 15.2 lbs since surgery and 40.2 lbs inc the preop diet. I had 5 incisions which are healing well. I have an unfinished blog here for more details: losethisbelly.blogspot.com .

[Happy Camper 266]

sandyd' date=' surgery went great, no pain, no drain! After the first 24 hrs I felt good. I've lost 15.2 lbs since surgery and 40.2 lbs inc the preop diet. I had 5 incisions which are healing well. I have an unfinished blog here for more details: losethisbelly.blogspot.com .[/quote']

 

Thanks for sharing, sounds like you are off and running! Great job and super glad you are well on your way to good health...and gettin in those amusement park rides

 

Take care

 

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[Finding Myself 146]

Crystal I just read your blog and it made me giggle!!! I left you some comments. So glad you're doing well.

[emptynesterpam 13]

sandyd' date=' surgery went great, no pain, no drain! After the first 24 hrs I felt good. I've lost 15.2 lbs since surgery and 40.2 lbs inc the preop diet. I had 5 incisions which are healing well. I have an unfinished blog here for more details: losethisbelly.blogspot.com .[/quote']

 

Please update your bog!!!!

[I_Sd8_em 28]

I also am having a time deciding which surgeon. I wanted to stay here and if not then I will see either Dr. Kelly, Dr. Aceves, or dr. Ponce de leon. Congrats! on your decision and Good luck.

[Phoenixrise 14]

Who did you get financing through?

[crystalintville 66]

Pam, your wish is granted!

Phoenix, I used lendingclub.com . With my interest rate, my payments are $202/mo for 3 years.