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As I continue to research this I've been very impressed with Dr. Wilhelmy and the information they have sent me on revisions, just wanted to pass that along. Dr. Ramos Kelly and Dr. Corvala are also still at the top of my list.
I went with a friend to Dr. Kelly. Another friend of mine went by herself and had a very positive experience. Dr. Kelly and his team will take excellent care of you! Good luck! Linda :)
Hi, you don't need a passport. Just take your birth certificate and a driver license. I've been to Tijuana hundreds of times :)
congratulations!!!
I don't know anything about Dr Kelly... but I just got back from my surgery with Dr Ariel Ortiz, and I went by myself. No problems whatsoever. Pickup from the airport was smooth, hotel stuff was all as promised, and my care at the clinic was so good. Seriously--they really take phenomenal care of you. Other than just being without someone to talk to while I was recovering in the hotel room, it was a breeze (and I slept most of the time anyway). And the group who had procedures my same day were so supportive and helpful too! We all hung out together and made sure we all were ok. You will be just fine!!!! Best of luck! I don't have a single regret... it was a great experience.
SW: 212 CW: 200 GW: 145 Getting there...one step at a time!
(VSG surgery on 3/4/15 by Dr. Ariel Ortiz)
Nothing can be more frustrating that reaching out with a question, concern and or looking for support and no one answers. Here are a couple of suggestions for getting more replies to your posts. Vets, your welcome to jump in here with your suggests too
*As you can imagine some questions have been asked and answered over and over again. Check out our FAQ section. You can find it under Resources, Weight Loss Surgery Questions and Answers.
*Do a search to see if your question has been asked and answered before. How to search?
*If you don't find an answer to your question post it on the forums.
*Post it on your surgery type forum. You are welcome to post it on the main forum but to reach out to those in the know, you want to reach out to those that have had the same procedure as you.
Duodenal Switch Forum (DS) Fobi Pouch Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum LAP-BAND Forum Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (MGB) Plastic Surgery Forum Realize Band Forum Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forum Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY) Vertical Banded Gastroplasty Forum (VBG) Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG) *Subject line is key - include key words so the community knows exactly what you need help with and the right people will respond. Instead of "Need Help" try "Need Help, VSG, Vitamins". *Always include surgery type, date of surgery and exactly what your question is with as much details as possible. If you are concerned about privacy issues you can always ask your question and once you get your replies you can go back and edit your post to remove the information you are concerned with. *There is a big difference in how we answer a question depending on the type of surgery and when you had the surgery. Happy Posting
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
I am one week from having my surgery! Feel great lost 15pounds, moving slow. Dr. Almo and his team were great, my husband was treated just as good as me. You will never see such a clean hospital. All of the doctors that were involved with my surgery came and visited me they are all so kind.
Mi have no regrets and have not had one complication.
I think you need a passport. Here is a link to the Homeland Security website.
http://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/whti-program-background
I am having surgery on 4/1 with Dr. Ortiz and I am also traveling alone....a little nervous!
I will be traveling (alone) to have my surgery with Dr. Kelly at the end of the month. Has anyone else on here gone alone? Anything I should be concerned about besides the obvious?
