I've read mostly positive posts about Dr. Ortiz and OCC on this and other forums. A few people don't seem to like his "celebrity" status and I did find some older complaints about their bands. Anyone out there with bad experiences or complications with their sleeves from him?

@@shizwiz I'm on day 12 a premier protein has been by far my favorite. I don't know where you live but I got mine at SAMs and they were 18.97 for a 12 pack. I bought chocolate, strawberry n cream, and vanilla. They have 1 g sugar, 160 cal and 30 g of protein. Also Swanson make a hot n sour broth, Mexican, Thai ginger, ect....they are good too if you want to change it up a bit, I mix they with some plain chicken broth to lighten them up.

Thank you kindly all! I should prob add some variances like you suggested...food boredom= not good. I always tend to overdo one thing and hate it for the next three years. Good lookin out!

As of March 2015, it will be 12 years that I have been working in the bariatric field in Tijuana. Any doctor that has done in excess of 2000 surgeries claiming zero complications? IMPOSSIBLE! ..just saying

Hey OCCers!! I'm so out of the loop and hope everyone is doing well. I've been super busy back to working two jobs (I have to support my shopping addiction- I can't stop buying clothes) and trying to be there for my dad. I'm going to catch up on everything I've missed on the thread hopefully soon. My surgiversary came and went, and I made it to goal ????????????????????????. I also have a couple trips this months I'm so looking forward to. And for those who know me and my story- I did it! I was Poison Ivy for Halloween. My costume arrived in dramatic fashion the day of but I pulled it off! I'm so thankful for Batman and Robin!!

Hey barb, great to hear from you! You look fabulous and glad you are doing well. I went nuts shopping when I went home for a visit a month ago...even had to borrow an extra suitcase for the trip back. But I've been trying to restrain myself since then

Well I'm a few days from my one year surgiversary. I have been maintaining goal for 4 or 5 months. My question now is, I need a boob job. Where is the place to go in Mexico for that? I know OCC has plastics now, but I don't know how long they have been doing it. I currently have implants, with one being noticeably larger than the other and after losing 82 lbs this last year, they are not sitting high enough. They need revamped. Suggestions on good surgeons in Mexico? Possibly Dallas or Austin even.

Well I'm a few days from my one year surgiversary. I have been maintaining goal for 4 or 5 months. My question now is, I need a boob job. Where is the place to go in Mexico for that? I know OCC has plastics now, but I don't know how long they have been doing it. I currently have implants, with one being noticeably larger than the other and after losing 82 lbs this last year, they are not sitting high enough. They need revamped. Suggestions on good surgeons in Mexico? Possibly Dallas or Austin even.

Check out the plastics subforum on here. Cowgirljane used a surgeon she highly recommends.

Thanks for this overview of your surgery/trip. I have my surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz this coming Monday and this calms some of the nerves. Odd question, though. My information packet from ALighterMe says to bring money for tips...does anyone know the appropriate amount?

if you please share the amount for the tips please I too am lost there

Only 17 days until my surgery.

What day is your surgery?

I'll be there November 10...

Can anyone tell me if Dr. Ortiz sews over his staples like I've heard so many other doctor's do?

Hi all. I just realized that Mexico was a serious option. Two questions...

 

I have a BMI of 33 - would I qualify?

If there are any complications, would my insurance company cover the complications?

 

Thanks!

This is the best hospital and surgeons. Five star treatment! Would go back in a heartbeat and recommend OCC to anyone.

Most of the posts say:

 

$1-2 for bag handlers/waitstaff-roomservice

$5-10 for housekeeping staff

$10-15 for drivers

 

Not sure what everyone else is doing but this was about the norm for most.

What day is your surgery?

I'll be there November 10...

I'm scheduled for Friday, Nov 14th. Only 9 days away now!

From what I read OCC is the place where they put you in a hotel room after surgery? Do the have a nurse there with you during your several night stay?