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bellaportagie    0

bellaportagie
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So I've narrowed my search for a surgeon for my gastric Sleeve operation in Mexico to either Dr Elias Ortiz or Dr Illan Faijo. I need any and ALL info/experience good or bad to help me make my final decision.

Thank you all very much in advance :)

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sherry24184    253

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I was sleeved 8/31/13 and would go back to him over and over. I had no pain meds after 2nd day. You can go to my blog if you'd like to. I didn't want to leave TJ and my husband and I had the best time that we've ever had. Omar the coordinator took such good care of us and Dr. Illan is such a talented surgeon. I was up and running 3rd day from surgery and haven't stopped since. I started 326 pre op, 301 surgery date and currently 264. Very happy! I will send you a PM to join our group so you can ask any questions you may have :) I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!

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sherry24184    253

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I was sleeved 8/31/13 and would go back to him over and over. I had no pain meds after 2nd day. You can go to my blog if you'd like to. I didn't want to leave TJ and my husband and I had the best time that we've ever had. Omar the coordinator took such good care of us and Dr. Illan is such a talented surgeon. I was up and running 3rd day from surgery and haven't stopped since. I started 326 pre op, 301 surgery date and currently 264. Very happy! I will send you a PM to join our group so you can ask any questions you may have :) I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!

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RTRsleever    10

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I used Dr. Illan this month and had the ultimate sleeve experience. His team goes above and beyond taking care of you. The hospital and hospital staff was excellent. The only day I was uncomfortable was after surgery from gas otherwise than that a smooth recovery.

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*susan*    1,709

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He is a wonderful doctor. If you are interested, I can help you get set up with him. We only charge $4,500 for the sleeve.

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BelindaK    11

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I had Dr. Elias Ortiz and he was wonderful! No major gas, afterpain, or any of the throat/acid issues I've read so many other patients complain about! He was professional but took plenty of time for aftercare, and bonus: the scars are going to be nearly invisible!

I highly recommend!

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Denisemc    12

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I was sleeved 8/31/13 and would go back to him over and over. I had no pain meds after 2nd day. You can go to my blog if you'd like to. I didn't want to leave TJ and my husband and I had the best time that we've ever had. Omar the coordinator took such good care of us and Dr. Illan is such a talented surgeon. I was up and running 3rd day from surgery and haven't stopped since. I started 326 pre op' date=' 301 surgery date and currently 264. Very happy! I will send you a PM to join our group so you can ask any questions you may have <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!![/quote']

Did you have your surgery at A Lighter Me? That is where I'm going Dec 11th.

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Denisemc    12

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I had Dr. Elias Ortiz and he was wonderful! No major gas' date=' afterpain, or any of the throat/acid issues I've read so many other patients complain about! He was professional but took plenty of time for aftercare, and bonus: the scars are going to be nearly invisible! I highly recommend![/quote']

I'm going to have my sleeve done by dr Elias Ortiz on dec 11th :)

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jenger    22

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I used Dr. Elias Ortiz and had a great experience! It has been almost 5 months and I am 4 pounds short of 80 pounds lost. I currently weigh 204. Almost in the 100s!

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jrrodriguez    22

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I had surgery 2 days ago with Dr. Elias Ortiz. I'm still at Mi Doctor, leaving for the Marriott later today. Dr. Ortiz and his staff have been amazing. The hospital is clean and everyone is very friendly and attentive.

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Denisemc    12

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I had surgery 2 days ago with Dr. Elias Ortiz. I'm still at Mi Doctor, leaving for the Marriott later today. Dr. Ortiz and his staff have been amazing. The hospital is clean and everyone is very friendly and attentive.

That is great to hear :) I'll be the dec 11th. Glad to hear you are doing good!!!

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chamblem    2

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So glad to hear. I will be sleeved by Dr. Ortiz on Nov 15. I am going alone and a little nervous. Glad to hear the great reviews. Thank you!!!

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chonda    10

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Considering dr Ortiz for my surgery. Hoping to schedule for February due to work

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Bob Barnett    34

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I am going to write a full review of Alighterme tonight when I have more time. However, Dr Ortiz is outstanding! I have zero side effects. Got back from Mexico and worked a full day today. Most everybody at the Marriott in TJ felt the same.

Abraham will have activities planned to go shopping and eat some home made cream(which tastes so good after surgery). This gets you up and moving but he also shows you the town. The doctors come to the Marriott and check on you.

To top it off, Today, Dr Ortiz sent me a Facebook message asking me how I was doing and if I had any questions. What doctor does that? I highly recommend.

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      1. Selina333

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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