Hey Alex, what happened to the Dr. Ariel Ortiz and Obesity Control Thread? I got a PM that said they couldn't access it. Now I can't even find it.

We've been recently sued by a medical tourism company that's affiliated with a few Mexican surgeons. We've "hidden" topics that mention any of these surgeons until we have a better idea where we stand legally.

Ok. Thanks. I didn't know Dr. A Ortiz went through a medical tourism company. I thought it was direct through OCC. Hoping the thread can be brought back because there is so much good info on there and its kind of key to the "OCC community" on here. Saves me from having to type the same stuff over and over.

Keep us posted if you can.

Ortiz isn't part of the issue but there were other names mentioned in that topic I can't discuss at the moment. I'll try to restore them as soon as I'm able.

Well, that's a drag. I hope you are protected by "safe haven." Insert (expletive) here.

i noticed there are a lot of lawsuits, now showing up on youtube as well, if anyone mentions tourism etc or any hospitals doctors and isnt happy they get hit with a cease and desist order immediately. they are fighting to suppress any bad press at all. or anything even relating to bad press.

bit touchy.

WHEW I was freaking out lol thought it was just me!! I even started shaking my comp lmao

Me too I was looking for it this morning! Anyways I have a simple question I am almost 5 weeks post op and wondering if I can add a bit of peanut butter to my shake? Also if I can have some veggies not that I have space for it, but I miss eating salad and steamed veggies. If yes what r the best veggies to eat? Thanks

Me too I was looking for it this morning! Anyways I have a simple question I am almost 5 weeks post op and wondering if I can add a bit of peanut butter to my shake? Also if I can have some veggies not that I have space for it, but I miss eating salad and steamed veggies. If yes what r the best veggies to eat? Thanks

I used PB2 in my shakes. It was easier to mix than peanut butter. But I'm sure regular would be fine if you don't have PB2. I was eating veggies by 3 weeks out.... Puréed split pea soup and vegetable soup, puréed sweet potatoes, cauliflower, etc. Mixed unflavored protein powder with all of the above. In the soft food stage I was eating artichokes, cauliflower, zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, green beans, and carrots. I waited for regular food stage (7 weeks I think) to eat things like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and celery. I cooked everything very well at first and was eating raw veggies (including salad) by about 3-4 months. I guess the only veggies to kind of stay away from are sweet/starchy veggies like corn, peas, potatoes and sweet potatoes (even though I ate all of these, they aren't the "best" veggies as far as weight loss goes)

Well getting pretty anxious here!! I wish it was this time next week and I was feeling wonderful and surgery was done!! Heading to Mexico on Wednesday surgery Thursday!! Time is going fast yet slow lol

Good luck you'll do great!

Had it done yesterday !! Feeling AWESOME!!

Hi everyone!! Well I was doing awesome till I got home

I had my surgery for the sleeve on Thursday feb 5.. No pain other then gas. Haven't been sick etc. I had me sleeve done in Mexico. It was a 5 hr flight back. Brutal!! Anyway as of last night I started having very loose bowels. Some I didn't even make it to the washroom . It wasn't a big concern. However today I'm experiencing waves of pain above the pubic area . Taking my breath away. I'm currently waiting for a call from my surgeon but I'm scared to death. Being in Canada I'm afraid .. I'm hoping others have experienced this and it's normal total of 7 movements!!Any input to put my mind at peace would be great! On that not I will revise this and I did talk to the surgeon he didn't seem concerned. I went to my family dr and she said wounds were great but told me to get some pedialite to help with staying hydrated.. The pain gets so intense I have to breath thru it like labour pains