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Thank you JpWill, I'm just trying to get as much info as I can before making my final decision. Did you use a coordinator or direct with him?

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Direct book. I can give you #'s if you would like.

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Jpwil, I am here at Nova now. The care is gret but the as pain is awful. When does it go away?

 

 

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Walk walk walk. It will go away soon. I think nearly all of mine was gone by Wednesday afternoon. I had my surgery Tuesday afternoon. Gas x strips help. But nothing helps like walking.

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For everyone going to Dr. Ramos Kelly, you will be very impressed with his care , the hospital and the nursing staff. The people here really do care. I Am a surgeon I the US , and can genuinely say I have seen and re diced better care here than in the States. You are in great hands.

 

Thanks Jpwill, the gas pain does go away. The walking, Gas x , and heating pad for me through that rough period.

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How long after the surgery does he allow you to walk,walk,walk?

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JpWill, post a prophile pic...it's nice to see members faces :rolleyes:

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Hope2.... you walk as soon as you can after surgery and keep walking as often as you can thereafter. Lots of good for your body.

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I too used Dr Kelly at Oasis of Hope. I would do it again in a heart beat. Now this is just me and everyone has their own experiences....going to Mexico was absolutely no wait at all, not even a car in sight. Coming back took us 20 minutes with a medical pass. I was up walking next morning as we hadn't slept in about 24 hours and was just wore out. Flight in from Ohio...I did walk alot. At the first sign of a little pain between the shoulder blades, gas x strip and walk. You will meet lots of people in your walks. Dr Kelly came to my hotel twice. He told me I did not have to crush my meds with the sleeve, so I didn't and was fine. As for meds, I quit taking pain meds the next morning after surgery. The groginess I felt was worse than the pain. I also booked directly with him. You get a better leak test at a different hospital. Name escapes me right now. Good luck...best thing I have done for myself.

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Thanks Measureofme & Cidmor...It's great to hear all the Info & the positives. It amazes me though how everyone mentions the gas...it must be awful! I don't think I will like that part at all. I already have gas issues and more doesn't sound pleasing...lol!

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Actually, I was blessed... I slept through the worst of it when I was coming out of the anesthesia. I had very little if any gas pain after the first four hours. Some people do, some don't! Just better to be prepared and you have to walk regardless. :)

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Thank You MeasureOfMe :D

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