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I guess I assumed it was ok as the person above shared there Dr's FB page.... their comment has not been taken down.

Ya it's weird I had posted those 2 dr's info and their fb support group info as well last night and when I got up this morning my comments were gone but other people's replies remained! Seams fishy to me!

What happend to my replies?? I had just recommend thet look into Dr. Ariel Ortiz and Dr. Illan.

Thanks so much Shelley (hoosiergirl) it helps to know that they are both a good choice! Now why cant I just pick up the phone and book the appointment! LOL! Every time I pick up the phone to call and think ok Im going to book with so and so then I stop and second guess myself oh wait maybe I should go with the other! seriously this kind of stress cant be good for me!! is there another way I could contact you since I can't message you on here? My e-mail is mistyabbott@rocketmail.com or you could find me on Facebook with that e-mail address as well! I really could use someone to talk to about this that has been through this, since I am not telling anyone other than my husband right now, and cant hash it out with the girl friends like i usually do concerning big decsions! My hubby is no help either he is fine with either, it is up to me and what I am comfortable with!

HoosierGirl I private messaged you but now I see that it is going to another hoosiergirl on here so I am not sure if you have received my message So Ill just post my questions here please everyone reading this dont be offended by any of this I know people are defensive about their surgeon these are just my honest thoughts and fears right now and need some help! HoosierGirl here is what I said in the message: Hello I read your awesome blog and about choosing a surgeon. I am hoping you can help me as I am so stressed out and cant seem to come to a decision! its so stressful picking my surgeon that I cant sleep! I am having a really hard time deciding between Dr. A. Ortiz and Dr. Aceves I really like that Aceves you stay in the hospital for 3 days and have 3 leak tests, but I like that Dr. Ortiz has no complications and is a center of excellence! I also am stuck on the fact that Dr. Aceves coordinator claims that his patients loose 96% of their excess weight where as Ortiz claims that his patients loose 70% of their excess weight! People say Dr. Aceves is known for doing a "tight sleeve". I am 5'3 and 240lbs my goal is 135lbs, my biggest fear is that I will get down to like 170 and be stuck there and that I my sleeve will stretch back out and it wont be helpful to me anymore. know its up to me to make healthy life style changes, which I am already doing I have lost 25lbs in the last 2 months, but I am just afraid of failing. I have only ever been able to get down to 150lbs before putting it all back on. So I guess my two questions for you are why did you choose Dr. Ortiz over Aceves and now that you are getting close to a year out do you still feel like you have a lot of restriction, how much can you eat now? And was it hard towards the end to get the last bit of weight off to hit your goal? I am afraid if I go with Ortiz I wont have as great of success as if I go with Aceves Am I being crazy?!?! LOL! Also does Ortiz send you home with your medical records from the surgery? Thanks so much!

Totally right there with you! but then again I think of what kind of life I will have if I dont have the surgery, and the impact that has on my kids. i keep reminding myself that giving my children a happy healthy energetic mom who has the energy to play with them is something I want to do for them. I know that Dr. Ariel Ortiz and Dr. Aceves in Mexico both give Heprin or Lovenox injection to help with preventions of blood clots.

Hoosiergirl I sent you a private message just have some questions about you experience at OCC! And HAF you will do great I'll keep your in my prayers

I am trying to choose between Dr. Ariel Ortiz and Dr. Aceves? I am leaning toward Dr. Aceves because of his credentials and the fact that it seems his patients loose more of their excess weight than some of the others Dr's patients. But I am a bit nervous because his complication rate is a bit higher then Dr.Ortiz (Ortiz coordinator claims he has had 0 leaks or deaths with the VSG surgery) and Dr. Aceves lost a patient a few months ago. I just feel that I will be more successful with the weight loss with Aceves with what I have read and seen from his past patients but is it worth the risk with him having a higher complication rate, which is still less than 1%, but still freaks me out?!?!? Should I be concerned?!? I'm driving myself crazy trying to choose a Dr.!!!

Hi I am looking for people who have recently used Dr. Aceves for the VSG surgery! I am really nervous and it would be so nice to hear some people experiences with him! Also prayers for the courage to do this and for everything to go smoothly would be greatly appreciated!!

Who did your Surgery?!

Who Did your surgery? and what hospital? I am just researching Dr's in mexico now for my surgery

How are you feeling NoMoreCupcakes!? Excited to hear how it went! i am looking into having surgery with Dr. Aceves......

I would not go to a Surgeon who has not had specialized training in Bariatric Surgery, Like the previous poster stated there are many other highly qualified Bariatric surgeons in or near Egypt. I would NOT want to be the first person a surgeon has sleeve especially if he has to training or supervision!

Hi I am just looking for people who have used Dr. Joya and can tell me their experience