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I have had 3 replays to a question regarding the OCC and 3x I revived a reply all different user IDs but the same story of their experience ????

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Weird,I missed your question but I was happy with my experience was great.

Mary

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Weird' date='I missed your question but I was happy with my experience was great.

Mary[/quote']

It was on DR Ortiz in Tijuana and if any one used him

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Yep used dr Ariel Ortiz at OCC, very good.

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Yup. I was there in February. Nothing but good to say. When is your surgery?

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Beth, if you are interested, I put my whoe surgery experience in my blog. Thought it might be helpful for others to know what to expect. Www.hoosierfatty.wordpress.com

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Ive heard of representatives/coordinators of different doc's in mexico making up user id's and promoting the particular surgeon. Apparently it is common, and a shame that it happens... but they do it for shady business... Maybe the OCC needs pt's right now??? lol, I don't know. I've been just weeding through pt experiances with certain doc's and tossing ones that don't look legit or I've noticed more than once. \

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I am not a Coordinator, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Bahahaaaa!!!

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Hi Beth. I believe I replied to one of your posts. Plus I have posted the account of my surgery on here too.

I am a real patient, not affiliated with OCC at all. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

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Hmmm. That makes me sad. :( I chose OCC because I only read wonderful things about OCC and Dr. Ortiz, and I have a friend that had the sleeve there over the summer and is doing fantastically well with her new tummy! I'm 100% happy I chose OCC and cannot wait to be there in less than a week!

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Yes this time next week and I will be thinking about heading back to the hotel . I will be sleeved yah !!!

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