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Hi everyone! I just wanted to relay some information I just got. Like many of the users here I am tight for money, and I am planning on getting my surgery in December of this year or January 2013. I had narrowed my choices down to Dr. Kelly and Dr. Garcia.

Now I have spoken with both coordinators, Omar with Dr. Kelly and Sandy from alighterme.com and I just wanted let everybody that is planning to have surgery in the future about what I have learned.

Sandy from alighterme.com told me that the price can, and probably will fluctuate with time, and the procedure is 5,000 as of now. HOWEVER, Omar told me that the price that was quoted for me, which is 5,500, will be honored, no matter when I get the surgery.

This was the deciding factor for me, since I have heard so many great things about both doctors. Even though I really like Dr. Kelly's personal approach, it really did come down to the money. So for anyone considering surgery with Dr. Kelly but not sure yet, I would suggest getting a price now and just having that stability, just in case!

Take care!

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My coordinator told me she would honor any price from any other place (as long it was same doctor) so I was thinking about having the plication, but saw so many people against it, saying to just get VSG, so when I thought plication I found the coordinator I wanted but found the price about $500 cheaper somewhere else and she made a call to the hospital and they said they would honor it. So I looked for a cheaper price on my VSG but could not find anything better, but I am happy with with my price and Dr. now the plane ticket.... geesh

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If you set a date I am sure that Dr.Garcia will honor the price quoted at the time you scheduled. You are not required to put a deposit down to schedule just pay it before the surgery. I had my surgery on May 7th with Dr. Garcia and could not be happier with my results. Good luck with your decision both are good doctors. :)

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