Considering All My Options: Mexico Vs. Us

[WLJourneyJ 89]

Do you think the risk of complications is higher in mexico?

For those who went or considerered it, was personal safety in mexico a concern?

[MGM 140]

I'm going to Tijuana, Mexico to Dr. Kelly on August 23rd. I think if you search your doctors and their previous patients, everything will be great! All his patients on here speak highly, and I liked him when I spoke with him.

I will be honest...the only thing that does concern me is aftercare. I wish I could do USA just for that reason. Other than that, I can't wait for my date!!

[Sassygirl06 962]

all I know is the US side. I will say that after I was released from the hospital after 2 days I never went back to the surgeon again. (im so bad) I have had follow up labs with my primary doc though. so as far as after care--I didnt need any. good luck!

[StrangelyNormal 182]

Google vsg complications. Most are from USA

[SexySlim 107]

The Mexican surgeons have more experience than the US surgeons, in general, when it comes to WLS. I was sleeved by Dr. Kelly and would do it 1000 times over again. This was my first surgery so I can't compare it to anything, but I had no pain and only nausea for one night. Of course I was worried about the possibility of having a complication once I got back, but I didn't. I stuck to the prescribed diet and let my new stomach heal. Worrying about a complication is normal where ever you have your surgery though.

[Amrueda 0]

I had several friends get sleeved in Mexico and for some reason they seem to have lost weight faster? Is there something that the surgeons do In Mexico vs. the US doctors? I had one girl tell me that some Dr.'s tighten the sleeve more than others, I'm confussed?

[SexySlim 107]

I'm not sure if they do anything different but my surgeon did stitch over the staple line. Maybe that makes it tighter by reinforcing it?

[thinmymind 107]

I was sleeved June 14th in Mexico by Dr. Kelly and I can't recommend him highly enough. Personal safety was never a concern. For example, Omar (his assistant) was taking us out to lunch across the street from the hotel and I was headachy, so I wanted to go back to nap. He wouldn't even let me cross the street myself, he insisted on walking me back.

Dr. Kelly is a wonderfully skilled surgeon and a very kind man as well. He makes you feel like you are part of his family. I have been in contact with both him and Omar since I have been home with questions and they both are great still.

[chiki 11]

I was sleeved June 14th in Mexico by Dr. Kelly and I can't recommend him highly enough. Personal safety was never a concern. For example' date=' Omar (his assistant) was taking us out to lunch across the street from the hotel and I was headachy, so I wanted to go back to nap. He wouldn't even let me cross the street myself, he insisted on walking me back.

Dr. Kelly is a wonderfully skilled surgeon and a very kind man as well. He makes you feel like you are part of his family. I have been in contact with both him and Omar since I have been home with questions and they both are great still.[/quote']

hi thinmind,

do u have this doctor's information?? also do u mind if i ask what was the cost of surgery.. does need to be pay cash??? i am planing to have surgery in mexico but i was looking for the right doctor and thae way u talk, it look like he is very good.. can u pls share the info with me pls.

Thank u in advance...

Chiki

[thinoneday 445]

I was fortunate not only to be able to afford US care, but had a very skilled surgeon as well. . . I had no real complications like what I've read about only some minor problems with malabsorption. . . that is easy to live with. . .otherwise I live "normally" as to my standard.

The topic had been brought up when I was anticipating getting surgery, but my hubbie and I both decided that I'd stay in the US just because of the aftercare. . .but from what I've heard and read, the Mexico doctors aren't that bad at all. . .

[thinmymind 107]

hi thinmind,

do u have this doctor's information?? also do u mind if i ask what was the cost of surgery.. does need to be pay cash??? i am planing to have surgery in Mexico but i was looking for the right doctor and thae way u talk, it look like he is very good.. can u pls share the info with me pls.

Thank u in advance...

Chiki

Dr. Jaime Ricardo Ramos Kelly

619-395-5347

info@wlsclinic.com

Call that number and you will get Omar, or send a text or email. He will get back to you. Have some questions prepared, he will have the Dr. call you back.

I paid with a cashier's check in the amount of $5500.

Good luck!

[chiki 11]

I was sleeved June 14th in Mexico by Dr. Kelly and I can't recommend him highly enough. Personal safety was never a concern. For example' date=' Omar (his assistant) was taking us out to lunch across the street from the hotel and I was headachy, so I wanted to go back to nap. He wouldn't even let me cross the street myself, he insisted on walking me back.

Dr. Kelly is a wonderfully skilled surgeon and a very kind man as well. He makes you feel like you are part of his family. I have been in contact with both him and Omar since I have been home with questions and they both are great still.[/quote']

thank u so much for the info but whats the average price for the sleeve with him??? if u dont mind asking...

chiki

[thinmymind 107]

He charges $5500. This includes everything but airfare.

[chiki 11]

He charges 5500. This includes everything but airfare.

thank u so much for the info.. i had the lapbad for a year and i did not lose any weight, 10 lbs for the whole year. so i had my lapbad removed and had the sleeve on May 15, 2012. date of surgery i was 170 and as of today i am @ 156. to me i am not loosing weght as fast i thought. i called my doc here in nj but he wont see me before august.. according to him i have to wait 3 months.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

thank u so much for the info.. i had the lapbad for a year and i did not lose any weight' date=' 10 lbs for the whole year. so i had my lapbad removed and had the sleeve on May 15, 2012. date of surgery i was 170 and as of today i am @ 156. to me i am not loosing weght as fast i thought. i called my doc here in nj but he wont see me before august.. according to him i have to wait 3 months.[/quote']

You are starting at a much lower weight, you are not gonna see the dramatic loosest hat are seen in higher BMI patients. The scale is moving in the right direction. Whoo hoo, that's something to celebrate!