Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC

[Leysi23 23]

Hi everyone !!!! Well I could help but notice how many if u are so excited about ur upcoming surgeries and I remembered how reading about others experiences help me. So just to share a bit if my story : I had surgery May 9th 2014 at the OCC with dr Ariel Ortiz and Martinez and I have to say it was an amazing experience .... The attention was great and the place was very clean . Thankfully I have had no complications and am recovering very fast the day after surgery I was able to walk back and forth from the marriott to the Walmart and even accompanied my husband for dinner at Applebee's in the center of the walmart which is very nice if I may add. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.

[HoosierGirl 780]

Check out this cool link of Dr. Ortiz at the OCC doing a Gastric Balloon. This was a Nightline piece I read this morning....pretty darn cool! http://news.yahoo.com/video/americans-head-mexico-weight-loss-052347976.html

[Kindle 8,667]

Check out this cool link of Dr. Ortiz at the OCC doing a Gastric Balloon.  This was a Nightline piece I read this morning....pretty darn cool!   http://news.yahoo.com/video/americans-head-mexico-weight-loss-052347976.html

That is cool, and I'd never pass up an opportunity to check out Dr. So! But for only $2500 more I'll take my permanant sleeve!

[HoosierGirl 780]

Kindle - totally agree...wouldn't trade my sleeve for the world! Still nice to see OCC featured on Nightline. Takes some of the fear out of weight loss surgery abroad.

[back2barb78 890]

So ladies I just came back from a cruise and my boy thought I lost my mind! I kayaked, parasailed, and went on a zip lining/ suspension bridge adventure (needless to say I am so sore right now!). He's wondering what's gotten into me (I ate alligator and tried escargot too).

I will post pics.

Edited May 23, 2014 by back2barb78

[back2barb78 890]

The takeoff

Flying high

Zipline/suspension bridge excursion

I had the time of my life and there's so much more to come!! :D

[back2barb78 890]

OMG.. I forgot about the lions!! The boy was too scared to hold the big one so I "manned up."

I love this sleeve!!!

[gastricsleever 259]

OMG.. I forgot about the lions!! The boy was too scared to hold the big one so I "manned up." I love this sleeve!!!

Great pics! Parasailing is on my bucket list and I was hoping to so thAt this summer!

 

Where was your cruise? Looks like a blast!

[raven123 97]

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OMG.. I forgot about the lions!! The boy was too scared to hold the big one so I "manned up."

I love this sleeve!!!

You are so beautiful! I want to hold a lion! and Parasail and zip line!

[back2barb78 890]

It was a quick 4 day cruise to Catalina Island and Mexico. I so needed the reboot with everything going on with my dad. I thoroughly enjoyed myself I plan on living life to the fullest from here on out

Thank you Raven. She was heavy but the little one was feisty so I lucked out

Edited May 23, 2014 by back2barb78

[HeatherSchwartz 43]

Can anyone tell me what stages Dr A Ortiz post op diet is like?

[mrsbshe 21]

Would love to hear feedback from any and all sleever's who surgeon was Dr. Elias Ortiz. I am scheduled with him June 29 in TJ Mexico and the time is getting close. Reassurance would be sooooooooo welcome!!!!!! Thanks :-) 

[HoosierGirl 780]

Hope your Dad is doing OK...and love the vacation pics!

[back2barb78 890]

Hope your Dad is doing OK...and love the vacation pics!

Thank you HooiserGirl. My dad isn't doing so well but we can only hope things turn around somehow.

[HoosierGirl 780]

Hope your Dad is doing OK...and love the vacation pics!