Is or has anyone had their weight loss surgery in Mexico?....if so I would love to hear how the experience was since that's where I will be headed for mine!!

Scroll down on the home page and there is a thread called Mexico self pay. Lots of stories there. That's my choice!

OK thanks I will check it out =)

I am also considering Mexico! Best wishes to you

I will be in Mexico for surgery on April 8 with Dr. Ariel Ortiz. Wish me Luck!

I wish all of us the best of luck and lots of weight loss in this journey!! =)

I am having my surgery with Dr Almanza on march 7th. I am super excited

I was sleeved by Dr Garcia in Tijuana 8 days ago and it was a very positive experience.

I will be in Mexico for surgery on April 8 with Dr. Ariel Ortiz. Wish me Luck!

Dr Ortiz did my lapband surgery, which I am now revising to a sleeve this summer. The most unprofessional group of people I have ever worked with.

Just an FYI; there has been a history the past few years of him having to 'fix' his own sleeve surgeries due to his inexperience.

I am NOT going to him for revision because of the word of mouth going around his forum OCC Forum.

So far there are two who have already revised from his band to the sleeve (my girlfriends) and both have used Dr Aceves with amazing results.

Just wanting you to know. Good luck

Just got back sleeved 8 days ago. Dr Lopez. It was amazing, wish i could have a Doctor like him for everything.

I'm with Dr Ortiz on April 8th and have only heard good things . Now I'm a little confused that your saying you weren't happy . Is there more feedback on the occ with dr Ortiz ??? Help I really need your feedback . Thanks

Dr Ortiz did my lapband surgery, which I am now revising to a sleeve this summer. The most unprofessional group of people I have ever worked with.

Just an FYI; there has been a history the past few years of him having to 'fix' his own sleeve surgeries due to his inexperience.

I am NOT going to him for revision because of the word of mouth going around his forum OCC Forum.

So far there are two who have already revised from his band to the sleeve (my girlfriends) and both have used Dr Aceves with amazing results.

Just wanting you to know. Good luck

I'm curious too about these 'fixes' Dr. Ortiz is doing. Can you show us where these posts on the OCC forum? I'd like to message these people.

Thanks.

Dr Ortiz did my lapband surgery, which I am now revising to a sleeve this summer. The most unprofessional group of people I have ever worked with.

Just an FYI; there has been a history the past few years of him having to 'fix' his own sleeve surgeries due to his inexperience.

I am NOT going to him for revision because of the word of mouth going around his forum OCC Forum.

So far there are two who have already revised from his band to the sleeve (my girlfriends) and both have used Dr Aceves with amazing results.

Just wanting you to know. Good luck

This is really interesting. Especially since this is your only post and very different than my experience with his staff. Do you have more information?

When I was at the OCC there he was doing three band to sleeve revisions. One gentleman had flown from New Zealand specificly so Dr. Ortiz could do his revision.

I had an awesome experience with Dr Ortiz and OCC... I highly recommend him and his staff!!! I traveled alone to Mexico and they made sure I was safe and everything went perfect!!!

This is the first negative post I've seen about occ and dr Ortiz. I'm shocked and worried as I am set to go there on April 15th. Can anyone tell me more??

This is the first negative post I've seen about OCC and dr Ortiz. I'm shocked and worried as I am set to go there on April 15th. Can anyone tell me more??

Sherri3388 I was upset too when I saw that so I contacted several people I know that have been to Dr. Ortiz and the OCC. They all reassured me that they had a great experience, very professional and excellent care. They all are doing fabulous and they are 1 month to a little over 1 year out from surgery.

I find it suspicious that this is the posters only post and they joined the forum just before they wrote the post. And, if it were really true, there would be many posts confirming what they wrote. My friend that had a band to sleeve revision over a year ago said there was a similar post on some board before her surgery and that person was slammed for making such accusations. Hang in there. Don't let that person scare you.