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Here is a blog I've seen lots of people refer to for recipes and ideas.
Maybe this will give you some ideas.
http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/?m=1

RCT - First of all, Mexico is NOT a third world country. You are obviously ignorant on the options in Mexico and making judgements. We don't need people to bring those of us down that are struggling with Obesity and are looking for ways to make our life better and regain our health and happiness. We are here to encourage, support and inform. And lastly the correct form of the verb is RUN. You would have RUN out of there not ran.

I went alone and it was heaven!!!! I didn't find communicating difficult at all. The people at the Marriott speak English and the staff at my doctor's spoke English too! You will be fine!

I went alone and it was heaven!!!! I didn't find communicating difficult at all. The people at the Marriott speak English and the staff at my doctor's spoke English too! You will be fine!

Hi - I'm 2 weeks out tomorrow (friday) having my sleeve surgery with Dr. Ortiz. I reasearched and researched and had it narrowed to Aceves, Kelly and Ortiz. I spoke with my bariatric surgeon here at home and he was aware that if I couldnt get insurance to pay for it here, that I was planning to go to MX to get it done. When they did refuse, before I could even show him my list, he said go to Dr. Ariel Ortiz.
 
My Experience with OCC has been really great. My patient coordinator was Carolyn and she was on top of everything, responded right away to all my questions and was very supportive. Not once did I feel like anything was a sales pitch as I had with another doctors coordinator who tried to make it sound like other doctors always had issues but hers never did.
 
Getting to the hospital was well coordinated. The driver called me when we landed in San Diego and told me where to meet him. The hospital was clean and well staffed. Lucia the nutritionist was nice and has answered several questons since i've been home. Dr. Jimenez the cardiologist answered all my husbands questions and was also very nice. Dr. Martinez who assisted Ortiz with the surgery has an amazing bedside manner. He checked on me and made sure I wasn't having any pain.
 
The post op stay at the Marriott was great. The hotel was really nice, updated and they are ready for the sleeve patients offering 3 bowls of broth each day along with bottled Water and popcicles.
 
I personally have had very little pain and recovery has been a breeze. Worst part for me was the drain that you go to the hotel with; the stich was tight, and was little uncomfortable, but it comes out the day your going home. I've kept in contact with a few of the other patients who were sleeved on the same day and it seems we have all had a pretty easy recovery.
 
Happy to answer any questions, just reach out :-)

gamergirl I think you are SO right about the expertise of the surgeon has something to do with recovery! I've thought that for a while myself!
Glad you and your husband had a wonderful experience and I wish you both continued successful recoveries!

I had Dr Ariel Ortiz. sleeved of July 12. Had a wonderful experience and excellent care. No pain, no nausea and doing great! Highly recommend him!

Dr A Ortiz's office sent me a breakdown.

In went alone and it was awesome. My surgery was at the OCC with Dr Ariel Ortiz and I was well taken care of by all concerned. From the driver to the staff at the OCC to the Marriott. I was never afraid for my safety and the Marriott was a great place to relax and recuperate. As a single mom of an 8 year old not worrying about anyone or having to answer 100 questions was so peaceful.

I am scheduled for surgery next week but I feel pretty confident because once u make your appointment they give u every detail possible and help walk u thru what u will need to do and what to expect. I am going through Dr. Ortiz at the OCC. there are a lot of utubes if interested or have not chose a doctor. Oh yeah, my pain medications are in addition to the fee and was told to bring $125-$150 for them. Hope this helps.

I went by myself 4 weeks ago and it was a piece of cake! The alone time was WONDERFUL!

I went by myself 4 weeks ago and it was a piece of cake! The alone time was WONDERFUL!

I went by myself 4 weeks ago and it was a piece of cake! The alone time was WONDERFUL!

I went by myself 4 weeks ago and it was a piece of cake! The alone time was WONDERFUL!

I know of another Ortiz patient that did Atkins for awhile before her surgery. You might shoot Dr. Miranda an email and ask her. She is the nutritionist.

I went by myself 4 weeks ago and it was a piece of cake! The alone time was WONDERFUL!

I was just sleeved by Ariel Ortiz 2 weeks ago and like HoosierGirl I had a wonderful experience. Very smooth process and never had any pain or nausea at all. I slept until 9:00pm the day of my surgery and went back to sleep and walked out the next morning like I hadn't even had surgery.
I truly believe Dr Ortiz years of experience are evident in his patients smooth process and easy recovery. He also used some sort of Derma Bond that bonds like crazy! I'm still picking it off!

I was just sleeved by Ariel Ortiz 2 weeks ago and like HoosierGirl I had a wonderful experience. Very smooth process and never had any pain or nausea at all. I slept until 9:00pm the day of my surgery and went back to sleep and walked out the next morning like I hadn't even had surgery.
I truly believe Dr Ortiz years of experience are evident in his patients smooth process and easy recovery. He also used some sort of Derma Bond that bonds like crazy! I'm still picking it off!

I am July 12 with Dr Ariel Ortiz.

I tried to call the Marriott today from my home phone and couldn't call either! I don't have International calls blocked either.
I ended up calling a local Marriott and she told me to call 1-800-MARRIOTT and I asked for Customer Care. They told me that they have 30 days to reverse the charge and it depends on my bank, basically how fast they process. I wasn't happy with this answer so I said can you tell me for sure the Marriott in Tijuana has released the charge. He couldn't so he took down all the information and forwarded it to their.....ooh I can't remember what he called their department......something like their business office. I gave him my email, cell and home phone numbers and someone from the Marriott in Tijuana should contact me.
OK just checked my email and Jorge Monroy (jmonroy@grupodiestra.com) who is the Front Office Manager just emailed me and said there is no hold pending on my Mastercard. They immediately released the hold but I need to check with my bank.....release holds between 3 and 30 days depending on the bank. blah blah blah. This was a Citibank Mastercard!

Yes! I was sleeved by him 2/13. Best choice I have ever made. I am down 40 pounds and 30 to go. Had a wonderful experience!

RCT - First of all, Mexico is NOT a third world country. You are obviously ignorant on the options in Mexico and making judgements. We don't need people to bring those of us down that are struggling with Obesity and are looking for ways to make our life better and regain our health and happiness. We are here to encourage, support and inform. And lastly the correct form of the verb is RUN. You would have RUN out of there not ran.

RCT - First of all, Mexico is NOT a third world country. You are obviously ignorant on the options in Mexico and making judgements. We don't need people to bring those of us down that are struggling with Obesity and are looking for ways to make our life better and regain our health and happiness. We are here to encourage, support and inform. And lastly the correct form of the verb is RUN. You would have RUN out of there not ran.

Thanks so much for those encouraging words. I'm in the airport now on my way!