Surgery done in actual Hospitals?

CatahoulaLover
on 3/12/12 7:05 am - Kent, WA
VSG on 07/20/12
So I really want to get this surgery done and my insurance doesn't cover it AT ALL so I have to go the Mexico route but I keep coming across horror stories of surgeries done in strip malls. Are there any doctors that do the Gastric Sleeve in an actual hospital or at least a nice clinic?  I'm nervous enough and I will have to go alone and I don't want to spend that much money on a back alley clinic. Has anyone had surgery in the last 6 months that they could recommend a Doctor?

I was really kind of leaning towards Dr. Ramos Kelly but since his coordinator quit I was unable to reach him or his facility.
rainyone
on 3/12/12 11:54 pm - Canada
VSG on 04/03/12
Dr kelly is booking his own surgeries.I emailed him and was really surprised how fast he got back to me. He had a packet of  information  sent right  away and was going to phone me to answer

[email protected]


I think I am going to go with Dr Ponce de Leon but they both operate out of florence hospital
rainyone
on 3/12/12 11:58 pm - Canada
VSG on 04/03/12
http://www.wlsclinic.com/contact/


His actual website. I believe a co ordinator owns the other one.
sonjakp
on 3/13/12 8:31 am - douglasville , GA
VSG on 03/30/12
I'm having Surgery on March 30th with Dr Alberto Aceves At Almater Hospital in Mexicali Mexico....
Please be Careful on how you choose your surgeon..

                

    
Jackie00
on 3/13/12 8:46 am
Yes Dr Kelly is in a hospital, just do your research on whatever surgeon you select.
Sleeved 15-Sept-2011 HW 294 Pre op weight 285 SW 279 GW 145?
Pre op 6 lbs lost, M1 - 23 lbs M2 - 11 lbs M3 - 12 M4 - 6 M5 -10 M6 -10 M7 -7 M8 - 4 M9 - 4
M10- 4 M11 - 5 M12 - 0
   

   
CatahoulaLover
on 3/15/12 7:44 am - Kent, WA
VSG on 07/20/12
Thank you all for responding. I did speak with Dr. Kelly and I really think I'm going with him. I'm planning now and with any luck if I can get a pet sitter my surgery date will be July 20th.
Thanks
kg34
on 3/16/12 8:16 am - AL
Dr Kelly is great.  I've stayed in touch with him since the surgery and he responds very quickly.
He and his family will be involved with your aftercare.  Good Luck.
    
HW 243  5'5"       Pre-op - 207,  Surgery Weight 197 - 12/19/11
baydoll
on 3/18/12 9:05 am - Ottawa, Canada
Dr. Castaneda in Puerto Vallarta operates in a real hospital. Check out his website at http://www.drjoseacastanedacruz.com    Absolutely superb!!!
Spudgrl
on 3/19/12 12:29 pm - Kuna, ID
I had surgery in TJ, in a "strip mall" and my care, my doctors and all of the staff along with my success since June have been amazing!!! I think the biggest issue here is we are pampered in the US. We have expectations of something grand for 1/3 of the cost. I have no complaints and I stand by this being the best thing I ever did. While I was there recovering I met 3 families that the person there recovering was number 3 or 4 in the family/friends to have the surgery at the same facility.

Feel free to PM me if you have specific questions.

  
HW 410/CW165/GW165
Remember the past, Live in the present, Trust in the future........
           
    

CatahoulaLover
on 3/20/12 12:58 am - Kent, WA
VSG on 07/20/12
Thanks, I just really prefer a hospital since I'm a lot heavier than I ever should be and there are other issues that could arise and I want to make sure there is a staff on hand should something go wrong. Dr. Kelly has spoken with me and my surgery date is set. Thanks for all your help and advice.

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