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Aug 7 OCC Dr Ortiz

Decision made....going with Dr Ortiz. Thanks to everyone for your advice and help in making this decision. I think one can't go wrong with all three of those surgeons but in the end, you just have to listen to your gut!(no pun intended)

Hi JulieJ, hope the surgery went well! Are you still in Mexico?

Hi JulieJ - just wondering ow the surgery went and if you had any updates to share? I hoe the surgery went well and that you are feeling well and pain free!

When is your surgery?

Yes sorry - I'm getting too confused by it all. I meant Dr Acevez and he Almater Hospital. I am tentatively booked for the sleeve on the 30th (July) - sooo nervous and even more so since they warned me that the sleeve can make acid reflux worse (I don't have a hernia). I really don't want the bypass though.

Can somebody who had Dr Ortiz pease tell me if there is wifi or the ability to connect to the Internet while at Almater Hospital?

LOL thanks sherri3388

Thanks guate_mama05 - that is very good to hear! I think I'm being a nervous-ninny.

Thanks JulieJ, congratulations! I hope you are feeling well. In my past surgical experience, I don't always have a good time with the anesthetic and that's my biggest concern here for this surgery. Reading this site and particularly those who had Dr Ortiz, it is mostly favorable and positive but many don't seem to recall ever meeting him so it makes me pause. I might be being silly, and he's certainly less expensive than Dr Acevez, but I'm nervous.

The only thing that worries me about Dr Ortiz is that from what I've read, it seems you spend just 1 night in the hospital and 2 in the hotel. It is why I'm leaning towards Dr Acevez since with him you spend 3 nights in the hospital.

Thanks, Jesser - can I ask who you used and if you'd recommend him/her?

What a mess this has become...sad on all fronts

I've had acid reflux for years - not due to a hernia. A friend warned me that the sleeve could make it much much worse but when I've asked the coordinators, they don't seem to think to a problem. Does anyone have experience with acid reflux both pre and/or post sleeve and can share personal experiences, please? Thanks!

Thanks for all the quick replies!

Thanks JulieJ and all the very best for the 7th. I will watch for your success posts on this site!

Thx tami88! Did you have any issues post surgery? I have an 8 hr flight w/out travel time so I am looking for as much piece of mind in terms of the facility, surgeon and how long one spends in each place...because going back 'n forth will be impossible.

Thanks for the responses.

What were the facilities and hotel like? How long were you in both places? Need help deciding, thanks!

I was thinking about going to Tijuana because when I googled Piedro Nagras the results were scary. Also, how long did you have to stain the hospital and in the hotel and what were the facilities like? Thank you for any advice!

Looking for recommendations for SVG surgeon in Mexico. Have far to travel so piece of mind is super important. Any advice please?