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My doc was awesome and he has done over 800 vertical sleeves!! So far I have been pain free since I have been home from the hospital. He has been really great at checking up and making sure I was doing ok and getting my Water in. He did a bypass right before he did my sleeve. Doc Baronov out of Saratoga Hospital! He rocks!!

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I had surgery with Dr. Illan. He provides xrays, and a video of your leak test amd explains it to you as its being done, showing where your stomach used to be and what's left of it. He also provides a pic of your removed stomach. His coordinator Omar is fantastic and can answer any questions you have. I was able to skype with Omar and dr. Illan prior to booking my surgery to ask questions. Dr. Illans page is bajabariatrics.com or our check out our Facebook group Team Illan ..we are all patients of Dr. Illan.. we all have to choose a dr. We feel comfortable with and I couldnt be happier with Dr. Illan.

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I had my surgery with Dr. Ariel Ortiz and Dr. Martinez at Obesity Control Center in TJ. OCC is an International Center of Excellence and both surgeons are accredited by the American College of Surgeons. They have done over 1200 VSG's with a 0.01% complication rate. Check out this thread for hundreds of posts from their patients....

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/261806-dr-ariel-ortiz-and-obesity-control-center/

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I used dr. Ponce de leon. I was referred to him by someone else that had used him. I had no complications what-so-ever. Will be glad to share info with you if you're interested in checking him out. the main thing is….be confident in whom ever you choose. It's easy to be confused…especially because you've never had surgery in Mexico before. Good Luck.

Mississippi Girl

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