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I went to Dr Kelly on May 25th and he was great. I have many posts here and some on my blog www.losethisbelly.blogspot.com near the beginning with pictures and everything. The day I got out of the hospital I went to a bullfight, shopping, and out to eat (well juice & broth). Omar is great, he can get Dr Kelly on the phone to personally answer questions quickly. Dr Kelly has a Facebook page and friended me and has commented to me there as well. I feel the surgery was very personable, I had no complications and I truly liked all the staff and my entire experience. If you have any specific questions, I will be happy to answer you. My pre-op diet combined with my post op loss is 80.8 lbs in 19 weeks so I'm very pleased with my surgery with Dr Kelly which was $5500 all inclusive plus airfare.

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Thanks everyone! I feel like I have been talking to sooo many people (who have been great). I love that everyone here is really happy with their docs! but hate that it's also what has made my decision harder lol. I think I am leaning towards Dr. Ponce. I can't have it done until Dec., because of school but I am REALLY looking forward to it!

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I also had Dr. Ponce Loved him and his staff and of course Trish. I was very pleased with my experience. I recommend him to anyone. He is such an experienced surgeon but he is also very caring and compassionate... Loved trish she was there everyday with my husband and I she even brought him food everynight.. she definetly goese beyond what is expected with a coordinator.

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I also had Dr. Ponce Loved him and his staff and of course Trish. I was very pleased with my experience. I recommend him to anyone. He is such an experienced surgeon but he is also very caring and compassionate... Loved trish she was there everyday with my husband and I she even brought him food everynight.. she definetly goese beyond what is expected with a coordinator.

 

 

Thanks! I am nervous and excited! I have read that you shared your experience o.,youtube. Can you pls send me the link or the name I can find it under?

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@ kansasgirl never mind, I found it! :)

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Good deal.. yeah i have all that stored in my signature..Your welcome to friend me on my fitness pal that has been one of the best tools ever.. good to see what your taking in everyday!! :-)

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I went to Dr. Kelly and every thing went well. Its been 6 months i started out at 255 and today i weight 171 alos im 5'6 could probebly have lost more but i have been eating to many cheese crackers lol so im going to try to get back off of them. Also i'm tired of my family saying that i don't need to loose anymore. I would like to get down to 160. Omar was just being hired when i was there but i have had to cal him twice and he is quick to get me a answer or let me talk to Dr. Kelly. Follow your heart. when i was looking about 4 yrs ago Dr. kellys name was out there than when i looked last year his name just came to me again. Good Luck

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