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I went through OCC with DR Ariel Ortiz..he was wonderful as was the staff in the hospital. I recommend him. I am 5 years out and have remained near my goal weight. Good Luck.

I am almost 4 years out. I would do it again tomorrow! It MADE me want to change my eating habits. I run and am so much more active and healthy. I don't have side effects from the surgery other than if I eat sugary foods my stomach will become upset. I also can not eat bread or rice or I feel bloated and sick. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi. I'm from ebensburg, pa but had my surgery done in Tijuana Mexico three years ago Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do it if you can and don't let anyone tell you not to. I weighed 176 and had it done. It was the best thing I could've ever done. No regrets. I was self pay and had it done in Mexico. I weigh 142 currently but am pretty much all muscle. I do the insanity workout and am probably in the best shape of my life. I wear a size 8, could wear a 6 at times. I love it.

I started at 176 in April to be 142 now. I absolutely love it. I want to go a bit lower (137). I can't tell you how much better I feel. I went from a size 12 to 8 and do the insanity workout to help firm up. It works. I actually gained 2 lbs since I started it but that's ok. It's muscle.

Dr Miranda is awesome! She's so helpful and kind and don't hesitate to contact her after the surgery with questions or concerns either. I have a few times and she gets back to you pretty quickly.

People at the clinic were giving me strange looks when I was there. I didn't care. They don't know my story. I am down 24.8lbs and love it! I have 9.2 to meet my goal. I also lost 5 lbs on the pre-diet. Just because you have less to lose does not make it easier to lose.

I was just too loopy from the meds to remember him. My bf met him and assured me that I did too, I just don't remember. I would recommend him and the entire OCC staff to my closest friends and family. I have no regrets.

I was sleeved by Dr Ortiz on 4/15. It was everything they said it would be. The pictures and videos were accurate. I was sick afterwards but that had nothing to do with the care they took of me. All of the nurses were wonderful and were helpful when I was sick. I didn't get to meet Dr Ortiz. My bf was with me and he did and said he was in the room but I do not remember him. Best decision of my life. Feel free to ask questions. I asked a million questions before I went!

I started with a very low BMI as well. I love an have never regretted it. I was in pretty much the same boat as you were, just didnt want to be where the rest of my family is already! Too fat! I had mine 9 weeks ago. I lost 22# and have 12# more to go. I love it and would do it again in a minute! Expect slower weight loss because of the lower BMI, I did and am not disappointed when I hear of others losing lbs each day when I stay the same or lose a few ounces. It's not a race. You have the rest of your life. Enjoy!

Have you tried different things to drink? Some drinks go down smoother than others. I am two and a half months out and still have trouble with plain water.

I am a slow loser. I have lost 20# since April 15th. I didn't even realize I was such a slow loser till I just read through this!

Is he your only choice of surgeon?

I have no idea. I didn't ask. The size differences seemed insignificant to me.

Well, for breakfast I had a salad with a lot of diff vegetables in it, bacon bits and chick peas, about 3 quarters of a cup. Lunch I had a small hamburger, no bread, that I dipped in mayo and ketchup and a couple spoonfuls of baked beans then I had about a fourth cup of a cherry dessert, I drank flavored water and tea between this and am planning to have a couple more spoonfuls of baked beans and a half chicken breast for dinner tonight. If there's anything after that it will be yogart. Not sure about that though. I do not deprive myself of things I want. I have done that over and over with my diets and it has never ended we'll so I'm going to eat small portions an try to make good decisions. There were many things today that I could have eaten, I was at a picnic where everyone brought goodies so even though I did have dessert, it could have been much worse and I was totally satisfied. If I can keep on like this and continue to lose slowly ill take it!