Hello to all and I am so glad I found this site. I am getting kind of scared.

I have been overweight alot of my life and 38% BMI now at 5'7", 245 pounds.

I am retired from my lifes work at 50 but this weight is really getting me down for my second job and passion

I have now been successfully DENIED by Blue Cross for this surgery Roux en Y as I guess my knees and not being able to walk is not important to them

Appeals denied and miserable as ever, I heard of the Mexico option.

I researched alot, chatted with some locals that went to MEXICO for the Gastric Plication and found Obesity Control Center online. Dr Ortiz.

I found the patient advocate to be WONDERFUL, CAROLYN WILLIAMSON and the AM I was finally denied AGAIN by Blue Cross, I got on the phone with Carolyn and set a surgery date of Dec 27, 2011

I had to get a passport and that was the best date after all is said and done here to meet so Dec 27, 2011 it is.

I am glad I went thru all the PRE OP stuff in the states with the Bariatric clinic I was set up with so I have all the medical records to take with.

I was hoping to hear some words of wisdom from anyone out there that have gone to OCC in MEXICO and used Dr Ortiz for the Plication

My Biggest fear is the sutures coming undone after procedure.....

What do I expect when there?

What about security of my items when I am in surgery and travel in MEXICO?

Any comments for the world on this stuff??

I am very sorry not to have gotten info out Dec 20, 2011. Today is Jan 29, 2012 and I had RNY Bypass in the USA as I WON MY APPEAL for BLUE CROSS in the USA. Had the surgery in RENO NV at Renoun med center. 5 star experience.

Was 247 at my heaviest and as of this AM, broke 200 and weighed in at 198!

I am having food sticking issues and cannot eat all the stuff on my diet plan.

I have a new treadmill and am on it daily

Knees feel great

I am now shopping for a plastic surgeon to nip and tuck in 50 more pound loss

I COULD NOT LOGG INTO THIS SIGHT and was FRUSTRATED as I got a new computer.

Hope all out there are doing well

2 of my friends went to OCC on JAN 24 and had the plication

Both loved it and said 5 star experience as well!!

S

My surgery was Dec 19, 2011 for the RNY from Western Bariatrics in RENO NV. They do the Plication but I was originally set for RNY so I stayed with it when my appeal was granted

S

January 24, 2012, my best good friend in AZ went with her Sister to OCC in Mexico. Both had the GASTRIC PLICATION. I transfered my $500 deposit to Cindy as I was able and I went forward with RNY Dec 19, 2011 in the States

BOTH report OCC was 5 star. GREAT Dr's, Care, Conditions, Follow up. The hotel was EXCEPTIONAL.

I think the OCC was rated well and is the best as reported

S

Is anyone able to provide and idea of what the pre-op diet is like and also and post op diet ?

I want to get on it and then book my flight last minute so that I can get it for cheaper (on a budget). Thank you !

I will email U but not sure if waiting to book a flight last minute is the best

Right now, fares are the lowest U will see for a time per all that is out on them

I am booking a flight in APRIL and the rates are really good

Not sure where U live, etc

Also not sure if U are going to OCC and what kind of surgery U are getting so all I can tell U is what I was told at OCC and my Local Dr that did my RNY

Both are centers of excellence for bariatrics and each have a different plan

It is also based On UR pro op weight

S

I went to Dr ortiz on Feb. 3. The facility was clean and the room was much better than any American hospital I have ever been to. I asked Dr. Ortiz about sutures coming undone, as that was also my worst fear. He said he has done 500 of these surgeries. In the first 100, 2 patients had sutures come undone. So, he changed the material he used to suture and from the last 400, he is unaware of any sutures coming undone. I am 7 days post op. I am happy with all of the care I received from OCC. Their follow up care via phone and email has been excellent.

The hotel you stay in a amazing and the staff there takes excellent care of you. chicken broth is free of charge for OCC patients.

I have lost 9.5 pounds this week and am feeling pretty good. Dr. ortiz emphasises that this is a tool-a drastic and expensive tool, to lose weight. It is up to you to work to change your palate, your lifestyle and your choices. It is not the answer to your eating problems. It is only a helper. If you don't change what you eat, you will not improve your health. He was very convincing!

I do recommend that BEFORE the nurse administers medication via your IV, that you ask to speak to the doctro and get all of your questions answered. they assume you are ready to go and if you don't ask, they will medicate you and operate on you without you ever speaking with the doctor.

I'm setting up to have the plication on July9 2012 I'm interested any info inregards to afftects after surgery. I'm flying to Mexico by myself has any one else done this alone? Not nerves just concerned, Very interested in any info about results and diet issues D.

Go on YouTube. Search for plication surgery and find videos by Cody. She went alone and everything went well. She also gave weekly video blogs that really gave me alot on insight. GOOD Luck!!