Researching doctors...

[rosemaryb 4]

Hello! I'm new here. I've been looking into having VSG surgery this summer. My insurance will not cover any WLS so I'm looking into Mexico. I've researched Dr. Rodriguez with Belite Weight Loss, Dr. Ariel Ortiz with OCC and Dr. Alvarez. I realize there will be good and bad opinions about each one. Tell me your choice and if you were happy with any of theses doctors. Thanks!!

[superstartover 101]

Dr alvarez did mine

[JulieJ 24]

Hello! I'm new here. I've been looking into having VSG surgery this summer. My insurance will not cover any WLS so I'm looking into Mexico. I've researched Dr. Rodriguez with Belite Weight Loss' date=' Dr. Ariel Ortiz with OCC and Dr. Alvarez. I realize there will be good and bad opinions about each one. Tell me your choice and if you were happy with any of theses doctors. Thanks!![/quote']

I am scheduled with Dr. Ortiz @OCC - 7/1.

I just heard so many good things about Dr. Ortiz. His staff has been very helpful and patient with all my concerns and questions. He has a bunch of videos on you tube and a very good website.

[rosemaryb 4]

Thank you for your responses!

[Olivia23 68]

Make sure when you are researching that you know a head of time that a lot of these doctors do not operate in an actual hospital so make sure you research the place of operation also.

[losingit2013 48]

I chose Dr. Kelly and am schedule for June 10th. I work for a company that makes surgical medical devices. I researched the docs who use those tools first, but could not afford the hospital stay. So, I asked the surgeons:

1. Does the hospital have a blood bank and crash carts in the rooms

2. What type of tools they use. How often do they replace them. Staples misfire...some brands more than others. It was astonishing that some were reluctant to answer the question!

3. Credentials. I insist on have a surgeon who is a FACS because that is not easy to obtain.

4. How many surgeries performed with percentage of complication rate. If they dance around this subject, RUN.

I actually took my finalists to our engineers and surgeons. Dr. Kelly has professional credibility among the surgeons in the States. That mattered to me. It means he's actively involved in his profession.

[birdl0vergirl 12]

I chose Dr. Kelly and am schedule for June 10th. I work for a company that makes surgical medical devices. I researched the docs who use those tools first' date=' but could not afford the hospital stay. So, I asked the surgeons:

1. Does the hospital have a blood bank and crash carts in the rooms

2. What type of tools they use. How often do they replace them. Staples misfire...some brands more than others. It was astonishing that some were reluctant to answer the question!

3. Credentials. I insist on have a surgeon who is a FACS because that is not easy to obtain.

4. How many surgeries performed with percentage of complication rate. If they dance around this subject, RUN.

I actually took my finalists to our engineers and surgeons. Dr. Kelly has professional credibility among the surgeons in the States. That mattered to me. It means he's actively involved in his profession.[/quote']

Thank you so much for sharing your research. I also chose Dr. Kelly, my surgery is on July 5th. Your research makes me even more confident in my decision. Thank you.

[mlecompte 20]

Thank you so much for sharing your research. I also chose Dr. Kelly, my surgery is on July 5th. Your research makes me even more confident in my decision. Thank you.

I'm trying to get my surgery scheduled for July 4th with Dr. Kelly!!

[birdl0vergirl 12]

I'm trying to get my surgery scheduled for July 4th with Dr. Kelly!!

Let me know if you get it! I may see you there!!

[losingit2013 48]

I'm trying to get my surgery scheduled for July 4th with Dr. Kelly!!

Excellent. I'm very please with my experience. I stopped taking pain meds while in the hospital. I feel good. No nausea, vomiting or trouble drinking Water.

[dork 114]

I used Dr Kelly also. Had mine done May 30th. I stopped the pain meds on the 1st full day after. He visited me a few times at the hotel. I got all of my paperwork. I was very pleased. I went direct....Florence hospital, leak test at Angeles, stayed at the Lucerna. I am doing fine.