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About goofy219
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Senior Member
- Birthday 02/19/1976
About Me
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Gender
Female
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Interests
Reading, shopping, hanging out with family and friends
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Occupation
Human Resources
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City
DeRidder
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State
Louisiana
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Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC
goofy219 replied to Kindle's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I took a lock with me and locked those things in my suitcase while I was in surgery. You are given a private room. I went alone also & was a band to sleeve revision. I had no worries & felt completely safe. -
goofy219 reacted to a post in a topic: 8 month progress pic
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8 month progress pic
goofy219 replied to missyjoy2078's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I'm in the same boat. My weight loss has stopped since I hit 188. Scales haven't moved in almost 6 weeks. -
goofy219 started following what am I missing?, 8 month progress pic, 12 months out! FINALLY and and 7 others
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Wow!!! Amazing transformation!!!
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goofy219 reacted to a post in a topic: Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC
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4 months post op pics
goofy219 replied to LilRed🔥Mama's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You look fabulous!!! Can you give us a little insight as to what you're doing? Calories, carbs, & exercise? -
Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC
goofy219 replied to Kindle's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I have been taking the Enspira multivitamin from Dr. Ortiz. I tried ordering more, but they are out of stock. What multivitamins are y'all taking? -
Check with your insurance plan. Most have a maximum out of pocket. Mine is $7,000 then my insurance pays the remaining balance at 100%.
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goofy219 reacted to a post in a topic: Surgiversary! Shortie goes from size 20 to size 0! Pics included
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Jenny12 reacted to a post in a topic: Surgiversary! Shortie goes from size 20 to size 0! Pics included
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Surgiversary! Shortie goes from size 20 to size 0! Pics included
goofy219 replied to Jenny12's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wow!!!! You look amazing!!! Great work. I was wondering if you had any close friends or family tell you that you're too skinny, you need to stop losing weight, or other negative comments? If so, how did you deal with those? -
goofy219 reacted to a post in a topic: Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC
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I went solo. My surgery was 11/21. I had a band to sleeve revision. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
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Band to Sleeve Revision - Doctor recommendations
goofy219 replied to Irish's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had my band to sleeve revision all at one time with Dr. Ariel Ortiz st Obesity Control Center. -
Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC
goofy219 replied to Kindle's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I went alone. Had my surgery on Nov. 21st. I brought a combination lock for my suitcase & locked it before I went into surgery. I removed some clothing so my purse would fit. In the hotel rooms there is a safe in each room. -
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Mastiff_mama reacted to a post in a topic: what am I missing?
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Check with your insurance. They nsy not require you to get a referral. If not, contact the endocrinologist you choose and ask them if they require a referral. A lot of them will not. You may not need your PCP. I have hypothyroidism & my PCP would only run the TSH. My level was 2.1, but I had every classic symptom. I found an endocrinologist that ran extensive testing. He said not everybody's "normal" range is the same. My endo was my life saver.
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Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC
goofy219 replied to Kindle's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
FYI...I had my surgery on 11/21. I emailed them for my medical records on 12/2. Had not heard anything so I emailed them again today and copied Lori. I received my medical records by email today. Gloria said what took so long was getting the doctors to translate it to English. -
soonerorlater reacted to a post in a topic: Nov 2013 Sleevers Progress So Far...
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Nov 2013 Sleevers Progress So Far...
goofy219 replied to soonerorlater's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was sleeved on 11/21 and started pureed today. So far I've been able to eat 1/2 of a scrambled egg this morning and about a cup of tuna salad for lunch. I lost 10lbs pre-op and love lost 11lbs since surgery for s total of 21lbs. Went back to work last week and feel great. -
goofy219 reacted to a post in a topic: Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC
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Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC
goofy219 replied to Kindle's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Healthbound1, I was there the week before Thanksgiving & several ladies tried buying the post op package while there & they didn't have it in the clinic. They were told they needed to purchase from the website so you may want to call & check. -
Occ Surgery Question
goofy219 replied to SoCalMomOfFour's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Just got back from there. No. The nutritionist will way you when she calls you back to discuss the diet. You can allow your mom to go back or she can wait in the lobby. It's your choice. Good luck. I went by myself.