Mimi1218

It started bothering me Xmas eve. By thus day the 27 I had my son drive me to the ER. Had appointment with urologist on the 28 th and surgery that night. They said I could wait it out, but it could be a couple of weeks. I own a small restaurant, so opted for surgery. The dr came out and told me it was lodged and wouldn't have come out itself. So surgery was a good option. I was back to wrk on Wednesday due to new years tired and sore but could o my work. I hope it passes quickly for you, this is one pain I do not wish upon anyone....

I am pretty sure they do all kind and crown and bridge work. But just email and ask.
 

Dr. Ariel Ortiz was my surgeon. He has received numerous accolades and honors and practices in an "International Center of Excellence". Plus he was voted one of the best Bariatric surgeons by Newsweek magazine. I consider the cheapo doctors the ones around the $4500.00 mark. As far as their qualifications?? All I can say is do your research and make a decision that YOU feel comfortable with. Personally, It wasn't just about price for me... I was flying 4 thousand miles for my surgery and it was about my entire experience and the experience of my mother who was traveling with me. As far as cheap price?? When you consider how much the difference is between paying in the US versus Mexico... Yes... Mexico is a hell of a lot cheaper!! The 7k that I paid was the best money that I have ever spent. Sit back and think about how much you pay for food now, going out to eat etc... 2 grand should be a drop in the bucket.... Just my opinion!!

I am still pre-op and have already told my immediately family, some of my friends, and even a few of my work peers ...oh and also my boss since I am going be off work for a little bit. Everyone has been very supportive. I am a district manager and I plan on telling the associates that work for me as well. Why not, they're going to ask anyway. Personally, I don't think it's anything to hide or be ashamed of and I feel that's how some people treat it. It's my opinion that the sleeve is a life changing procedure that can help a person achieve "long term" health. Also, I think it's ridiculous to have the "Star Jones" effect. Star Jones started dropping weight super fast, after years of struggling with her weight. Every time she was asked if she had WLS she would give one of her lawyer answers like "I'm am working hard to move my health into the right direction." Which doesn't say no, but also doesn't answer the questions. IMHO it made her look ridiculous. If she would have just said yes, and I did it to save my life people would have just accepted it and moved on. Although I understand that it's a personal choice to reveal your surgery to others or not. If someone ask whether or not I had the surgery, I will simply said yes.... I had the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and it saved my life. And to me...that takes courage... . and that's something to be very proud of.