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skinnyme13

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    I had my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Ariel Ortiz at Obesity Control Center. My advice for choosing a surgeon in Mexico is to research, research, research. Figure out what your priorities are in terms of cost, credentials, surgical center vs. hospital, etc. Then find the surgeons that meet those criteria. Then comb these forums and other sites for personal experiences from patients. If the sites allow, send private messages to past patients and ask then about their experiences as well.

    I am considering going through dr. ariel ortiz. Did you go through bariatric pal or directly through him?

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    Hey there! I was admitted back to the hospital. The Friday after my surgery on the 2nd, I came down with a really bad cold that turned into feverish chills on Friday. They have continued until last now. My husband drove me to the ER yesterday. My white blood cell count is very high and I'm showing signs of and infection somewhere. they'll be doing a endoscopy or something along those lines tomorrow morning. They're thinking maybe there was a small leak that healed itself but that has left fluids in my abdomen. I should know more today. I'm not worried, but I'm freaking out for my kids and my mom! My parents leave for South Africa on Saturday. I will keep you in the loop.

    Let us know how you are doing, hope everything is ok.....

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    @@skinnyme13 My doc here in FL is affordable if you don't want to go to Mexico

    @@skinnyme13 My doc here in FL is affordable if you don't want to go to Mexico

    Who's your doctor and how much does he charge?

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    Shillingford. $10,500 He has a flawless reputation. I've been happy with him as well.
    Wow thanks thats a really great price, is that just a self pay price or is it still the same price with insurance to? And can you message me his info? Thank you!

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    So I am in the process of doing my supervised diet for the gastric sleeve but even if my insurance approves me I still have to pay 40% out of pocket, plus deductible plus who knows what else. So i am looking into getting it done in Mexico because it will still be alot cheaper, can anyone give me any advice and what there thoughts and experiences are with gastric sleeve in mexico. Also i am really wondering how after care would work, especially if there is any complications, and would that be out of pocket also?

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    Unfortunately sometimes even people that love us like family still dont like change. So its possible that subconsciously they want you to stay overweight because they are used to it and that might be why you are getting the negative comments. But just stay positive and remember that you did the right thing for you and you will be much happier and healthier in the future. You wont even miss those big meals.

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