Gina.marie

I had a fantastic experience with OCC. I actually didn't interact with Dr. Ortiz very much. I had maybe a 15-20 minute chat with him right before I was wheeled into surgery. I interacted a LOT with his staff, though, and they were fantastic. The nutritionist was a Godsend. She answered all my pre and post-op nutrition questions, even months after surgery when some random question would come up, I would email her and she'd reply immediately. Agree!!!

My experience was amazing. I highly recommend Dr. Ortiz. He's amazing. His staff is amazing. Couldn't ask forms better experience.

You're right. I see other losing so much more but are heavier than me. Thanks so much for the reassurance. You have made my day. I do need to work on my water intake. I get some but not all. ❤️

I was sleeved 10/22 and have only lost 22 lbs. it's coming off slow. Highest weight was 216. Down to 195. I need advise. People that I've talked to have said it's slower because I started at s lower weight. Any advise or thoughts? Thanks!

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

I am 4 days out. Just started protein shakes, drinkable yogurt and soups. My question is I can easily drink a shake or yogurt. I sip, but I can finish in about 15-20 minutes. My question is: is this normal? I see so many people not being "able" to do this? And, does stretch my stomach?

Hi there, Had my surgery 10/22. Feel great. Can you please add me to the group? Gguest321@yahoo.com Thank you!!

Running a 5k with my 7 year old daughter. Getting a shoulder tattoo Cross my legs Keep up with my 3 year old Feeling sexy and confident again. Remind my husband ????

My NUT said to add a little vanilla or cinnamon to my shade a blend. It's a little better.

Ventura, CA

Love this post! 1. Run a color run with my daughter 2. Cross my legs again 3. Get a pretty shoulder tattoo There are more!

I have a 7 year old daughter and I was wondering the same thing. I too am going to Mexico and will be gone for 5 days. I think I'm going to make it very light... Just tell her that mommy needs to have a surgery that some mom's have to get when they are older. This is a great question, I'm curious to here what the others post.

I too will be sleeved my Dr. Ortiz. I ordered the supplements from the company they recommended. I haven't received them yet to tell you how they are. I think you get the vitamins, the b12 liquid and 3 things of protein powder.

Thanks. Good info. Following

Hi there, I'm pretty new here, posted a few time but lurk a lot. Thank you all for your questions and stories, it helps a ton. So I went to my primary to get her opinion on WLS. She was all for it until I told her I wanted to go to Mexico. My insurance won't cover it so I'm self pay and it's SO much cheaper. She suggested I not go there and when I was home I noticed that she stated that in my paperwork. So needless to say, my surgery is Oct. 22. Ha ha. My question is should I find another doctor? I only see her once a year for my annual. If am sick or need to be seen right away I always see the nurse practitioner. So I won't miss her. I was a little bummed she wasn't more supportive. I'm not even sure if I would find a Dr. That would support going to Mexico. What do you think would happen if I had issues after and needed to be seen here locally? Any input or experiences you've had would be appreciated.