June 25, 201313 yr Has anyone been sleeved by Dr Ortiz in Tijuana? I'm looking to make a decision for my surgery and would appreciate any feedback, good or bad. Thanks!
June 25, 201313 yr Yes! I was sleeved by him 2/13. Best choice I have ever made. I am down 40 pounds and 30 to go. Had a wonderful experience!
June 25, 201313 yr Author Thx tami88! Did you have any issues post surgery? I have an 8 hr flight w/out travel time so I am looking for as much piece of mind in terms of the facility, surgeon and how long one spends in each place...because going back 'n forth will be impossible.
June 25, 201313 yr My surgery is with Dr. Ortiz, Monday 7/1. So far my experience with his staff has been awesome. I haven't heard anything negative him or OCC. He has a bunch of videos on you tube, maybe that will help Best of luck to you!
June 25, 201313 yr Author Thanks JulieJ and all the very best for the 7th. I will watch for your success posts on this site!
June 25, 201313 yr i am also being sleeved by him on july 1st! im so glad i found someone else that will be there at the same time. how is yout preop diet going?
June 25, 201313 yr I was sleeved by Dr Ortiz on 9/10/12. I had a great experience. I had minimal recovery time - I was first in surgery on Monday morning and I was back to work very soon after surgery. I flew out Thursday morning with no trouble at all. I actually went to work on Friday because I had a meeting I could not miss. I was fine - not great but fine. I don't think you will have trouble on your flight home - you might be stiff, I was, but not in excruciating pain. You have made a great decision to have surgery with Ortiz. Best of luck with everything and keep us posted!
June 25, 201313 yr i am also being sleeved by him on july 1st! im so glad i found someone else that will be thereat the same time. how is yout preop diet going? I'm also being sleeved by him on the 1st so that's three of us I heard of so far. See you Monday! Kristie
June 25, 201313 yr i am also being sleeved by him on july 1st! im so glad i found someone else that will be thereat the same time. how is yout preop diet going? Pre-op has had it's moments. The first three days I was really sick with a sinus infection... so I stayed in bed. But, lately it's not too bad. Just trying to keep my self busy so I don't think to much about it. How are y'all doing? Ready for Monday? Are you all flying in Sunday evening?
June 25, 201313 yr I was just sleeved by Dr. Ortiz 2 weeks ago and my whole experience was very smooth, easy and painless! I also went alone and I was fine! Actually I'm glad I went alone because I enjoyed the peace and quiet. Napped a little, watch some TV, napped a little, walked around the hotel....it was all great! I had no pain or nauseousness at all! I definitely think his 13 years of experience are evident in his patient's recovery. I can't say enough good about everyone at the OCC! You will be in excellent hands!
June 25, 201313 yr My husband just got sleeved last week there. He has not had any problems and was taken good care of. He said the hotel took excellent care of all of the bariatric patients. My husband had a 5 1/2 hour flight back and he did fine with the flight other than the normal complaints, I will recommend calling the airline and requesting a wheel chair and an aisle seat (just in case you need the restroom). Good luck on your journey and welcome to the losers bench!
June 26, 201313 yr I was sleeved by Dr. Ortiz on Friday, June 21. Like the others who have posted, I had a great experience. The staff at OCC took great care of me. They really walk you through everything well and explain everything before you go in. I have had a little pain and no nausea following the surgery. My flight home was only 2.5 hours, and I did make sure to select an aisle seat so I could get up and walk a bit and use the restroom. The worst part for me has been the gas. Even with the Gas-X strips, the gas is annoying and painful. My only regret - and I'm not even sure if regret is the right word - is that I don't remember Dr. Ortiz coming to my room and talking to my husband and me after the procedure. My husband assured me that I had a conversation with Dr. Ortiz, but I don't remember it at all, and I was REALLY looking forward to meeting him since he is so darn cute! Even my husband agrees that Dr. Ortiz is a fine looking man, and that is saying a lot!!! Good luck, and feel free to PM me if you want any more info.
June 26, 201313 yr Pre-op has had it's moments. The first three days I was really sick with a sinus infection... so I stayed in bed. But' date=' lately it's not too bad. Just trying to keep my self busy so I don't think to much about it. How are y'all doing? Ready for Monday? Are you all flying in Sunday evening?[/quote'] I just found out I have to get up at 2:30 AM Sunday morning to make my flight. Ugh! The airport van said a bunch of people have missed their flights recently because of security so we have to leave home really early. It's good to hear people have had good experiences at OCC.
June 26, 201313 yr I just found out I have to get up at 2:30 AM Sunday morning to make my flight. Ugh! The airport van said a bunch of people have missed their flights recently because of security so we have to leave home really early. It's good to hear people have had good experiences at OCC. Oh no!!! Where are you flying from? We don't arrive in San Diego until 6:15pm.
June 27, 201313 yr Oh no!!! Where are you flying from? We don't arrive in San Diego until 6:15pm. Seattle. I picked an earlier flight because it was cheaper but I didn't realize how early I'd have to get up.
Has anyone been sleeved by Dr Ortiz in Tijuana? I'm looking to make a decision for my surgery and would appreciate any feedback, good or bad. Thanks!