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I've been researching constantly for the last three months trying to decide between three doctors in Tijuana. I haven't been able to find anything negative about any of them so I'm not sure what my deciding factor should be. My decision is between Dr. Ramos Kelly,

Dr Alejandro López Ortega, and Dr. Jalil Illan with Bariatricpal team.

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I can't say anything to help you but I can say that I believe in Medical Tourism in Mexico. I had mine done there with a different surgeon than the ones that you are interested in and I don't think that we (my wife was my travel companion) could have been treated better.

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Of the three the only one I'm familiar with is Dr. Kelly. He was the surgeon for a YouTuber whose videos were inspiring to me because she was around the same age and size I was when I had surgery. She goes by LauraVSGtube if you're curious, and has a video about her experience in Mexico with Dr. Kelly. I did read a post on here from someone who was extremely dissatisfied with him, but all other posts I've read were from contented patients.

I had my surgery with Dr. Garcia in Tijuana, and definitely recommend him. I felt taken care of the entire time, and have had no complications. I actually enjoyed the stay in the city, too. We were at the Marriott, which was a bit outdated but very pleasant, and in a pretty area of town.

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I had my surgery with a different dr too but choosing to go to Mexico was absolutly the best choice for me financially. I was very satisfied with my dr & staff. The two hard things to note (for me anyway) was traveling home was harder than I thought & having only online/phone support can be challenging.

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I just had my surgery for a gastric sleeve with Dr. Illan on Wednesday, December 14th. Everything went wonderful. I was up the next morning. Dr. Illan was so nice. Inwas lucky and didn't have really bad gas pains(thankfully). The hospital, nurses and vallet guys were amazing. I traveled alone but was never actually alone they have amazing and kept me good company. I went to the hotel Friday morning and get to go home today. The hotel was beautiful it was Hotel Pueblo Amigo and yesterday one of the vallets took me out shopping and to an amazing restaurant for some broth. My experience has went above and beyond. I researched so much and then researched my research :) Dr. Illan has given me a new life journey and I am so happy. I go home today in a few hours and can't wait. I have 2 friends that are going to be coming to Tijuana in February or March to have surgery with Dr. Illan.

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