Ingrid007

Agree with packerfan, I have also narrowed it down to the same doctors. Coincidentally, I sent my health form in yesterday and waiting on approval. Almanza, had a lot of negative reviews. Scared me away....good luck!

Following- would love to know answer to this

$4500 vs $6500

Rocky- I've heard they are both great! One is just more expensive than the other by $2000. I've seen DR. Ariel YouTube videos and he's quiet impressive. Speak perfect english...

HollisRN- I haven't gone yet but I have decided that's what I am doing. My insurance doesn't cover the surgery and I cannot afford the cost of it in the US ($18K). Compared to all the reviews I've read a lot of people highly recommend it. I will for sure be going. I have the money saved up and now just narrowing it down to these 2 doctors to give me deposit and start my countdown. For the follow up they will just be a phone call or email away but my pcp said he will continue to see me and do my labs...

Because I find it very hard hard to believe that Dr. Ariel Ortiz has ZERO complications out of all the surgeries he has done. (I am not bashing him at all). I just feel like it's not true, all doctor even the best of the best here in the states have complications, which is totally ok cause nothing or no one is perfect. All of the doctors I've spoken to tell me they've had 2-3 out of thousands (which is still great) but he was the only doctor to say he had none. I really find that hard to believe. I also liked the honestly of the rest of doctors, they didn't have a problem stating their bad experiences.

I am referring to Dr. Elias Ortiz, he has a great promotion now.

Thanks for sharing guys!! I am really excited about this new journey, hoping to get a date soon

My insurance doesn't cover Bariatic "anything" (United Healthcare through Neighborhood). So, I have decided to go to TJ & self pay like some of you... However, deciding on what surgeon has been difficult! Please share your Dr. experiences, THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY, I want to hear it all, please!! This will help make my decision.

My insurance doesn't cover Bariatic "anything" (United Healthcare through Neighborhood). So, I have decided to go to TJ & self pay like some of you... However, deciding on what surgeon has been difficult! Please share your Dr. experiences, THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY, I want to hear it all, please!! This will help make my decision.