Ok, so I've done all my research and it's down to these 2 doctors in Tijuana.

I'm reaching out to you guys, if there is anything you know negative or positive, please share....

I am trying to schedule my surgery end of November.

I'm sure I will get flack for this. But when my husband told the weight loss clinic here (he goes and speaks at the seminars) that I was going to Mexico. The lady said I hope it's not with Dr. Ortiz. He didn't ask why she said that. But it made me worry that maybe someone went to them after complications from him. I am going to Dr. Garcia Nov 8

I Hi there. I am one week post op with Dr Garcia. I must say my experience was nothing but pleasant. I'm feeling great and am surprised how good I felt a few hours after.the surgery I was up and walking within hours. The staff at the hospital is very attentive and helpful. I was extremely nervous and felt at ease after I saw how clean and professional Florence hospital is. I was with two other ladies that were using Dr Garcia as well and from what I saw they were recovering just as well. One the ladies I had with me brought her husband who is a nurse and he commented oh how the attentive the nurses were checking on you every two hours. We all left with a package outlining exactly what our post op journey should look like for the next 6 months. I would highly recommend Dr Garcia. I also appreciated that he does a very limited number of surgeries in one day giving you exactly the type of attention you need. Hope this helps!

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Hope your experiences are as smooth as mine!

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I am 3 weeks with Elias Ortiz. I found him to be personable, knowledgable, and skilled. His staff are good and I never had to ask for anything----they anticipated my needs. Do your research and know I felt comfortable putting my life in his hands. Good luck!

I was happy with Elias Ortiz. I am going to post a detailed review of my trip - look for it!

I'm headed to see Dr. Garcia today!!!! I'm praying my experience is in line with the ones I've read so far.

I'm headed to see Dr. Garcia today!!!! I'm praying my experience is in line with the ones I've read so far.

How did everything go?

I just booked my surgery with Elias Ortiz for November 13.

Mailer - I hope you will be as pleased with him as I am. Please keep us informed. He is a kind man and, I think, a good surgeon.

 

Good luck!

How did everything go?

Everything went good. I fell ok and I'm at the Marriott now.

One thing to note before I forget...They didn't have bath towels at Florence hospital..... Wasn't expecting that. I'm not sure if they just didn't have any or if it was just something they don't provide. So take a couple of face/ bath towels with you.

Thanks for sharing guys!! I am really excited about this new journey, hoping to get a date soon

Dr. E. Ortiz, it was easy, no pain, no problems, no worries!

I must admit I get mixed up. I know there are two Dr Ortiz...... Keep that in mind with your research.

I am referring to Dr. Elias Ortiz, he has a great promotion now.