SweetCarolineMidwest

Hi! First-time poster here. I have an appointment with the bank tomorrow. If my loan gets approved, I'm getting a VSG with Dr. Ariel Ortiz, from the Obesity Control Center. Spoke with him on the phone yesterday, seems like a great guy; his credentials are very impressive too.
I really hope I get approved. I'm terrified!

I'm having my surgery with Dr. Ariel Ortiz on March 24th. I have researched, asked questions, and researched some more and I feel very comfortable with my decision to go with Obesity Control Center. I hope your loan comes through! Such an exciting step. I would be happy to tell you all about my experience once I have the surgery!. Jamielogic had surgery with OCC and she was very helpful in giving me info. Us sleevers gotta stick together!

April 6th for me. I do not qualify for my insurance to pay for it (36BMI but no comorbidities). So I am self-pay. After A LOT of research, I opted to go to Mexico. I started my 14 day pre-op diet. Can't say I'm enjoying it - but I enjoy being fat a whole lot less, so......

I'm having surgery April 1 with Dr. Ariel Ortiz.

Well, now you have good fat friends...
And more importantly, good recovering-fat friends...
You'll find more than enough support here...
There are many, many people who are more than willing to help...
Just remember that what works for one, doesn't necessarily work for another...
So while you may get varying opinions on the same subject, take what YOU need from the information and use it..
And don't be afraid to ask ANYTHING...
As you'll see, there are very few things that won't be discussed...

Hey sweet caroline midwest......im tentative in the states for APRIL 5th waiting for peer to peer on Monday my insurance denied me 2x and the reason is BMI not hi enough 35 or 36 i forgot but i have the lapband and my weight is creeping back up but not FAST enough for insurance purposes. i think it is STUPID if the band failed you and you had lost all the weight that you were suppose too and then the band doesn't work anymore it should be an automatic approval .... there is documented proof that i worked my band like a beast we did good together until i got horrible reflux and heartburn so its useless and useless plus eating = gaining... so monday my doc and insurance doc battle it out whoever wins will determine where i get it done lolol im set for April 5 in the states but im approved with dr. Illan in Mexico just waaiting for the approve or denial.. but im having my surgery in APRIL no matter where..

who's doing yours in Mexico...??

we gotta do what we gotta do .... im just tired of waiting..

Me! April 6th!
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April 4 here. Insurance rejected me so I'm self paying.
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I will be having surgery April 27th

I am having surgery with Dr. Ariel Ortiz April 6, 2016 @ Melissa25. What is your date??