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#Redy4chg.org    40

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My paperwork was specifically for Plication and that was the only price listed.

I do feel better that others have the same price for both. Had I made the choice of the sleeve to start with I'd be paying 1000 less. It still seems like bad business to just change prices and so drastically all willy nilly. I'll just have to roll with it.

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lessofmeismore    1,405

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I would think the sleeve would be more than the plication. Having them the same price on other peoples paperwork seems to affirm it must have been human error not a scam.

Best wishes on your surgery!!!

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Jesser    295

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My paperwork was specifically for Plication and that was the only price listed.

I do feel better that others have the same price for both. Had I made the choice of the sleeve to start with I'd be paying 1000 less. It still seems like bad business to just change prices and so drastically all willy nilly. I'll just have to roll with it.

I contacted Ortiz's office a couple of months ago and was quoted 6500 for the sleeve. Is that what you're paying for it?

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#Redy4chg.org    40

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I contacted Ortiz's office a couple of months ago and was quoted 6500 for the sleeve. Is that what you're paying for it?

Yes now I am. I was told 5000.00 for sleeve and 6500 for Plication. I forgot to include the 500 deposit so I'm actually paying 1500 more than originally quoted. But I don't have it in writing just my notes from my initial call to start the process.

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ATX Girl    24

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Yeah, I am positive it was some sort of mix-up, because that is the price on the paperwork for the band, not the sleeve ($5,000).

The coordinator must have made a human mistake, because there is clear consistency in pricing that doesn't line up with what you were quoted.

This makes me believe that you would have seen the $6,500 price on the paperwork from the beginning had you chosen the sleeve and the mistake would have been discovered much earlier - it was just a verbal mistake.

Still sorry that it happened and I can totally understand the way you're feeling.

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#Redy4chg.org    40

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Yeah' date=' I am positive it was some sort of mix-up, because that is the price on the paperwork for the band, not the sleeve (5,000).

The coordinator must have made a human mistake, because there is clear consistency in pricing that doesn't line up with what you were quoted.

This makes me believe that you would have seen the 6,500 price on the paperwork from the beginning had you chosen the sleeve and the mistake would have been discovered much earlier - it was just a verbal mistake.

Still sorry that it happened and I can totally understand the way you're feeling.[/quote']

Yea that's what it has to be then. She probably talks to so many people per day and got it mixed up.

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Shergirl    18

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I was also quoted the same price for plication and the sleeve and I too decided on plication and now I think I will go with the sleeve so hopefully it wont be a big deal to change.

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altagirl    127

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I had surgery with Dr Ortiz and I would never describe him or anyone I dealt with in his office as deceptive. One of the things I did like is I never felt pressure to schedule right away or buy the Vitamins they sold, etc - which I cannot say for other surgeons I contacted when doing my research.

I believe this was a simple mistake. I was very pleased with the care I received and with Dr. Ortiz and Martinez. I have no regrets about having the sleeve.

Good luck.

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#Redy4chg.org    40

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I had surgery with Dr Ortiz and I would never describe him or anyone I dealt with in his office as deceptive. One of the things I did like is I never felt pressure to schedule right away or buy the Vitamins they sold' date=' etc - which I cannot say for other surgeons I contacted when doing my research.

I believe this was a simple mistake. I was very pleased with the care I received and with Dr. Ortiz and Martinez. I have no regrets about having the sleeve.

Good luck.[/quote']

I feel comfortable going with Dr. Ortiz and I know being a business owner myself that those you put in charge to handle things aren't always perfect so I'm going to go along with it. It seems from what people are telling me that this was more than likely a mistake.

I can't wait to have this done and see the results.

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altagirl    127

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I feel comfortable going with Dr. Ortiz and I know being a business owner myself that those you put in charge to handle things aren't always perfect so I'm going to go along with it. It seems from what people are telling me that this was more than likely a mistake.

I can't wait to have this done and see the results.

When are you having surgery? I have been so happy with my results - I did some after Christmas shopping yesterday and am in a size 6/8 at Ann Taylor and my shoe size has gone down from an 8 to a 71/2..... I was in a size 16 just a few months ago......I was amazed, but it sure is expensive! I will post before/after pictures soon. Good luck with everything and keep us posted.

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#Redy4chg.org    40

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When are you having surgery? I have been so happy with my results - I did some after Christmas shopping yesterday and am in a size 6/8 at Ann Taylor and my shoe size has gone down from an 8 to a 71/2..... I was in a size 16 just a few months ago......I was amazed' date=' but it sure is expensive! I will post before/after pictures soon. Good luck with everything and keep us posted.[/quote']

I'm scheduled for 1/21/13. I can't wait to go shopping.

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HoosierGirl    780

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I'm scheduled with Dr. A Ortiz on 1/21/13. Initially I wanted the Plication procedure which I was told was 1000.00 more than the sleeve. After doing further research I changed my mind and called to switch to the sleeve. I was told then it was the same price??? I reminded the coordinator that I was quoted a different price not two weeks prior and she denied telling me so. Now I'm questioning what to do at this point. I want the procedure done and don't want to cancel but I don't want to now be scammed???

Has this happened to anyone?

I checked my initial email communication from Dr. Ortiz's office. The price they quoted me in the email was the same for the plication and the sleeve. Hope this helps and that you get resolution to the issue!

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#Redy4chg.org    40

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I checked my initial email communication from Dr. Ortiz's office. The price they quoted me in the email was the same for the plication and the sleeve. Hope this helps and that you get resolution to the issue!

Yes I think it was just a mistake on the coordinator. I'm about to start my 2wk diet. I'm not backing out now. :)

Thanks

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deltadawn817    106

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I always got EVERYTHING from my coordinator in a email. with all the prices on it. Do you still have that original email?

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I always got EVERYTHING from my coordinator in a email. with all the prices on it. Do you still have that original email?

Yes I did. It only had the price for the Plication. When I switched to the sleeve I didn't get any additional paperwork.

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