Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC

[Patsypatrice 44]

Hey everyone. Hope all is well with you all. I've been working like crazy and am now taking a few weeks off for vacation (yay!!). Doing well and loving my sleeve. I've developed a new horrible horrible habit- going to Ross! OMG- I'm so bad with the clothes shopping. I can't help myself if I see a cute dress- gotta have it. Hi- my name is Tamara and I'm a shopaholic

Good for you! Ross is a great place to shop while we are changing sizes so often. Pat

[Aubsmartorana 3]

Hi Guys! Okay iv been researching getting the sleeve done in Tijuana! But got confused that there are two "Ortiz" - iv been talking with Janese from a lighter me - and have been doing a lot of research on Ariel ORtiz- and I really really liked Ariel Ortiz!!! But then realized that a lighter me would really be with Dr Elias Ortiz.... - I called OCC today and now I'm just super confused on who to get my surgery done from - yes Elias is much cheaper with a lighter me BUT I don't want to just go with who is cheaper of course .... But on the same breath iv heard so many good things about the process and surgery with " a lighter me /Elias Ortiz. - would love some advise!!!!!

 

Also when getting the surgery done with a lighter me - what hospital are you in ?? Mi hospital? Iv researched Jerusalem hospital not to crazy about that hospital so want to be clear on what hospital I would be in with what doctor.

 

Nickole

Hi I had my surgery with Dr. A Ortiz on April 18th of this month and I got it done at the mi hospital. I went alone but met people while I was there. He is a good doctor in my opinion. Going through a lighter me was helpful I can call or email with questions and they always get back to me they've been very helpful.

[Emerald07 1]

Hello Everyone and thanks in advance for your help.

 

I have been researching plication surgery for months now and is seriously considering having the procedure done with Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana. I love the fact that OCC is a Center for Excellence ,that  the team is highly experienced, and that Dr. Ortiz  holds a certification from the American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. With all of that being said I am still very nervous about having surgery in TJ. I have read research studies on plication surgery and found that this is a favorable procedure and  is close to being approve here in the States by the FDA.  I would love to hear from current and former patients about their experience with plication with Dr. Ortiz and his team. I would like to know about any complications, follow up care, pre & post dieting and your overall thought and feeling about deciding to have this procedure done with Dr. Ortiz and his team. I have been turned down my insurance 3 times and feel that going south of the border is my last option since out of pocket expenses for this surgery here in the States is sooooo high and I cant afford it.

 

Thanks again

 

Emerald

 

 

[Brandi Nicole 18]

You made the best choice. He and Dr. Martinez and their entire staff is top notch! I was there in April. You are in the best hands they do more surgeries than any other surgeon and have the best results.

[slvrsax 301]

I did not have a plication, I had a sleeve on December 16, 2013. You are in very capable hands! The team at OCC is second to none. I received better care in MX than I do here in the states and I say that without reservation. The follow up care has been good - I've never waited for than a few hours for an e-mail response when I have a question. After I requested my records I received them very timely.

Good luck with your procedure!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i have plication and zero complications

(also with the lap band).....the plication helps me feel (full)

and hence my signal to stop eating....however, my dr stressed

that if i continued to overeat/eat high fat/high calorie (liquid or food)

that no WLS would help.......

i wish you all the luck.

[Am1e 48]

Back at OCC today with my hubby! I forgot to get a pic with Dr. Ortiz at the beginning of my journey, but I am 6 months post op today!

[HeatherSchwartz 43]

Back at OCC today with my hubby! I forgot to get a pic with Dr. Ortiz at the beginning of my journey, but I am 6 months post op today!

You look great. What are you going back for? I want a breast lift and implants after I'm at goal weight. Hard finding out prices tho.

[Am1e 48]

My husband is getting sleeved today. I am 13 lbs from goal and would like some cosmetics myself! I talked to Ora, who is the Ariel Center coordinator for cosmetics. ora@thearielcenter.com

She said I just need to send pics and tell what I want to get a price. Or I can have a consult while I am here for a minimal fee. I was going to send the pics weeks ago but I never got around to it! I need more time to save up $$ anyway.

[raven123 97]

Hey everyone. Hope all is well with you all. I've been working like crazy and am now taking a few weeks off for vacation (yay!!). Doing well and loving my sleeve. I've developed a new horrible horrible habit- going to Ross! OMG- I'm so bad with the clothes shopping. I can't help myself if I see a cute dress- gotta have it. Hi- my name is Tamara and I'm a shopaholic

You have done so well! I can't believe it's 7 months already! I've lost 60% of my excess weight. Now that spring is almost here I hope to do better. Yesterday there was still ice floating in our bay. I've never seen a winter like this one.

[Undercover1 4]

I had the surgery one month ago and feel really good about the decision.  I had it with Dr Ortiz and really liked the doctors.  I did not have a great experience with the tech who tried to draw blood but I think he was new.  The facility was clean and was up to date.  I have worked at hospitals in the past and feel like this was comparable to a surgery center in the states.  While we were in the waiting room the day before the surgery, there was another patient that had a small complication with a different surgery and she stated she called the facility and was taken care of right away.  I have had questions and emailed the nutritionist and the coordinator and gotten pretty quick responses.  

 

I had a lot of regret the first few days after because I had a lot of gas pains but I feel pretty good about it now.  I have lost about 22 pounds since the I made the decision for surgery.  I liked that if things went wrong that plication was reversible.  I have since read a posts on other sites that say that may not necessarily be the case.  I am just starting soft foods and I am having a hard time with that because I feel super full after very little.  I realize that is the point of the surgery but it can get a little uncomfortable.  I found that using papaya extract helps with the stomach pains.   I do miss having something to drink while I am eating.  I am also missing carbonated drinks a little too.  I am still getting pretty tired when I try to do more than my usual daily routines but from what I have been told, that will go away once I am back to a regular diet.  All things considered, I would do it again.  Good luck to you.  I think you will like the results of your surgery.  

[back2barb78 890]

You have done so well! I can't believe it's 7 months already! I've lost 60% of my excess weight. Now that spring is almost here I hope to do better. Yesterday there was still ice floating in our bay. I've never seen a winter like this one.</p>

 

I'm so glad you're doing good too! My dad isn't doing so well He's really gone downhill in the last couple of months so my mother and I are trying to manage. Hope all is well with your family

[raven123 97]

You have done so well! I can't believe it's 7 months already! I've lost 60% of my excess weight. Now that spring is almost here I hope to do better. Yesterday there was still ice floating in our bay. I've never seen a winter like this one.</p>

I'm so glad you're doing good too! My dad isn't doing so well He's really gone downhill in the last couple of months so my mother and I are trying to manage. Hope all is well with your family

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Bruce and I were talking yesterday about how much we enjoyed your parents. Give your mother a hug for us.

We are well and happy to have survived the winter. it can only get better from here. Marilyn and her husband spent the winter in Florida. I expect them home soon. We have missed them.

[Am1e 48]

For those of you who mentioned that Dr Ortiz is sexy:

 

 

 

 

 

 

BTW - He is charming too.

[slvrsax 301]

Hi all, its so great to catch up with everyone and see updates and progress. B2B I can SO relate to the Ross comment. My biggest problem these days is keeping my pants from falling down! I like buying work out clothes better than regular clothes. I am having trouble making the shift to dressing in a flattering way rather than dressing to cover everything up. No more baggy and black! I am really addicted to Zumba now. I take 3-4 hours of classes a week. I think my staples may have had a little latin heat in them! I just can't get enough! I swung a golf club last weekend for the first time and signed up for golf lessons. I can't get over how life changing this surgery has been!