Sorry I havent posted yet!I got hom sunday but have been super tired.

I had my surgery with Dr Ortiz and the clinic was wonderful I really like his mom too.. 2 of us were waiting like what seemed forever to be taken in back and when she came out and saw us it was like a matter of 10 minutes and we were both in back getting ready for our surgeries.

I was basically in a panic about the pain due to a previous surgery and I let every nurse and Dr know about it and first thing I got was an anti anxiety med....ahhhh things were much better:blush:

The rooms at the OCC were soo nice and calming there were lil fountains in everyroom and spa like music playing and they even has sattelite tv from the USA.I changed into my gown and sexy paper undies and a wonderful nurse came in and helped with compression stockings and then it was just waiting my turn.

Dr Ortiz came in to ask if I had any questions... boy he sure is easy on the eyes!And told me I would be next.I was wheeled in and there was a staff about 8 people in the Or which surprised me I thought it would have been less so I hopped up on the table and the anesthesiologist introduced himself and that is the last I remember while one of the nurses was stroking my hair.. I think I fell asleep before they gave me anything cause the anesthesiologist was still by my side talking to me.

I woke up while the tube was coming out and went back to sleep they had me up in about an hour and I was walking around checking on everyone else.. I made about 30 laps total that night and did great and went back to the hotel that next morning.The bell hops at the lucernia were wonderful sooo helpful.. I just cant say enough about how sweet everyone was.

My mom who used to work in a Dr's Office also went and she was VERY impressed with the clinic and how attenative the nurses were.I definatly recommend Dr.Ortiz and his staff.. I will be going back for my 1st fill.

I would say the worst part was me falling the second day after surgery:cursing:

I am a clutz and I think I would have been in less pain if that had not happened but everthing is fine and wonderful.

I had lost 20 lbs prior to surgery and I have already lost another 8lbs so I am on my way.YEAA!!!:smile:

Stacy

Stacy, you are doing fabulous. Keep up the good work.

congratulations and welcome to bandland!

Keep up the great weightloss!!!

rain

congrats! great job on the weight loss already!

I was just wondering how much this cost when you self pay? thank you.

Dr Ortiz's usual charge is $8500, although since my husband and I did it together we paid $8000 each. Prices are all over the place in the US, from $9500 up to as high as $25000 or more, depending on the area and surgeon.

You sound just like I did when I returned from TJ and surgery with Dr. Ortiz. Glad it was a good experience for you.