decision has been made on Dr. Kelly vs. Dr. Almanza

After much research and reading 100's of post.  We have talked to many doctors also and check out their website, spoke with some of their patients etc. 

My son and I agreed on Dr. Kelly in TJ mexico.  The coordinator is trying to help us get a discount our long flight.  I was impressed by how my questions were answered and how they spoke with my son.  

They offer an in house financing.  He is 1500 dollars  more than Dr.Almanza but that is OK.  I couldn't take all the drama with Dr. Almanza but I am not saying he is a bad surgeon. 

I have found nothing negative about Dr. Kelly at all.  He is doing the VSG on my 22 yr old son for $5600, flight not included.  I stay with him for free in hosptial for 2 nights and hotel for 2 nights.  I also purchase my own food. 

Monday we go to apply for passports then start scheduling flight and surgery time.  If anyone has anything they think I should know, please chime in. 

Carla

I think you should know that you will be in good hands! Dr kelly and team are wonderful--I have absolutely nothing negative to say about anything to do with them!

Thank you so much

My son is now dragging his feet lol but if he didn't I would be worried.  I had the serious talk with him about compliance and how this is not a miracle cure for his wt proplem. 

I want him to go into this with an educated mind and know what it is all about inside out. 

I am a sucessful DS pt. but I am also very educated about my WLS and I am compliant which is why my labs are excellant and I look very healthy.  He is 22 and I believe he is not ready for that extensive of a surgery.  VSG is OK with me.  Dr. Kelly says 5 years years in the future if he needs it, he can get the DS part done by Dr. Kelly which made me like him even more. 

I cannot find one negative comment about Dr. Kelly anywhere. 

Carla

Good luck to your son for an easy speedy recovery!! I was in MX with Dr Kelly in May, and I really can't say enough good things about him or my experience! Congrats on your success with the DS as well.

Thank you For sharing that.  My son was all go and now he seems to be backing down.  I don't want him to go into this unless he is ready.  I did the foot work and presented it to him now he has to make the decision.

I will go with him and take care of him.  I am ready whenever he is.

Carla