Healthy&Skinny

Hey Sherri, I'm coming from Edmonton AB Canada, I'm traveling alone though, as many people in our April posy as possible to stick together and look out for one another the better!

Hi Sherri: are you with Dr. Ortiz at the OCC as well? I am traveling alone and would like to have a travel buddy!

I am going with Dr. Ortiz, I have to have extensive dental work done and they can do both while I am in there.

For sure, I think it's important for us all to remember that this is a very personal choice. Just do what your gut tells you, listen to your instincts. You'll do great!

I was thinking the same thing, one clinic I checked was closed for the whole week that week. Just email around and they will tell you their schedule.

So it turns out that my surgery is same day with same surgeon as you, maybe I'll see you there! April 8 Dr. Ortiz,

I had been struggling with this very question ever since I decided I'm moving forward with surgery. I am also a single mom and have 3 great kids who only have me to depend upon. They are my motivation for my decision. I personally looked at 3 price ranged surgical experiences and factored many things into my decision. Surgeon experience, technique of the surgery, I choose staples with a reinforced stitch line over it to reinforce also the surgeon I choose removes the excess fat from the organ prior to surgery for a clean incision in the stomach. Reputation was considered, hospital was very important to me, I compared 3 different companies health questionaires that they asked me. The first one had a 1 page health page that hardly asked me anything. The second one was much more through, and the price was the best. The third one asked the most comprehensive medical history, and gathered the most history on me. It made me think. I'm coming from Canada, I've had surgery before, I know the things I was told before any other surgery before why are they not either asking me for this medical history info especially when they are not my regular Dr's. or why are they not informing me of information like don't wear nail polish or have on acrylic nails during surgery which both of these things are prerequisites of prior surgery I've had in Canada for the heart monitoring. So I ended up deciding on going with the top Dr which wasn't much more overall. For me I had to think about price as one factor but not the only factor. I would just be aware be informed, know what your buying, what level of care, and go for the best within your budget. I'm scheduled for April 8th, please let me know how you are doing????????

Things will be great, just stay positive, we are all here cheering you on!

I so appreciate everyone's feed back on Dr. Ortiz. My surgery is now booked for April 8th with Dr. Ortiz. Does anyone else have any other feedback on their experience with OCC and Dr. Ariel Ortiz?

Excited for you and your Sister! So cool that you have each other to do this together with! Where are you having your surgery? My surgery is April 9th. I'm at MI Hospital and staying at the Marriott, I'm traveling alone, love to see you girls down there!

Thank you for doing this, could you please add me to the April Gang? I'm April 9th, in TJ, at MI Hospital with Dr. Cabrera. Looking forward to my new life.

I'm having Sleeve surgery on April 9th with Dr. Cabrera at MI Doctor. Hopefully we can get together at the hospital and the Marriott! Come on April!!!

Hey Hollirrose, YOU look AMAZING!!! What a transformation, Congrats on such a beautiful accomplishment and for doing this for you!

That is one of the prettiest dresses I've seen! Looks fabulous on you darl'n. OMG you look like one of those girls who have been skinny all her life? How much was your pre surgery weight and how much have you lost in how long??? Inspired!

Please please tell me again who this surgeon is who botched these two ladies sleeve surgeries? I'm just paying my 750 down payment Thursday and I'm having it done with Dr. Cabrera in TJ Mexico at the MIDoctor. I'm getting freaked out, I'm a single mom of 3 great kids, I'm all they have I need to pick a reputable surgeon. Not like we all don't have too, I've never done anything for me before. I turn 50 this year and my oldest son is getting married.

I'm actually going to Mexico to have it done.

You girls are rocking your LBD's !!! Congrats, you are all an inspiration to me. How much in total weight loss and how long did it take each of you!!!

This is awesome Mary, I'm so happy that you are feeling so well. I need to have dental work as well when I get to Mexico. Which dentist did you use?