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So Nervous, input appreciated
Gina.marie replied to Gina.marie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Gina! I'm going to Dr. Ortiz as well. My surgery date is November 16th. Are there certain things you are worried about? I've done a lot of research on him and the OCC and haven't really found anything negative. He seems to be a very well-respected, educated and wonderful surgeon. He's not the cheapest down there, but also not the most expensive. I think there are some threads on this site about other people's experience with him. I'm very excited to go down there. And no, you are not crazy! A lot of people hear "Mexico" and they think of chickens in the operating room in some dirty strip mall clinic. The OCC is top notch from what I've heard. Have you gotten on the OCC's website and watched their testimonial videos?Hi! Yes. I've been all over the website. Googled. Yelped. And your right I haven't heard anything negative. I think it's a great choice, I just need some confirmation and you have given it to me. Thank you. When did you schedule? I was wondering how long I would have to wait after I scheduled. Thanks so much for your input! I just scheduled a few weeks ago and sent in my deposit. My health insurance, of course, would not pay for the surgery, and paying out of pocket was ridiculous. The coordinator I've been working with at OCC, Ora, said that you can schedule anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months out. Do you have a date in mind? I decided to set my date for Nov. 16th, right before the holidays. That's a time that I normally put on a good 10-15 pounds. Have you done searches on this site for Dr. Ortiz? I think you can even just search "Mexico" and find a lot of good info like what to expect when getting picked up at the airport, crossing the border, the hotel, what to bring with you, etc. I'm already making lists! I've also found a few videos on YouTube that were helpful. Do you have someone who can go with you? Yes. I'm bringing my mom. My husband is going to stay home with the little ones. I have done a lot of research too and YouTube has been helpful. I just sent out for my passport because it's expired, so I was thinking of booking the end of sept. Who knows maybe we'll be there together. Your energy is refreshing. Thank you. -
So Nervous, input appreciated
Gina.marie replied to Gina.marie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Gina! I'm going to Dr. Ortiz as well. My surgery date is November 16th. Are there certain things you are worried about? I've done a lot of research on him and the OCC and haven't really found anything negative. He seems to be a very well-respected, educated and wonderful surgeon. He's not the cheapest down there, but also not the most expensive. I think there are some threads on this site about other people's experience with him. I'm very excited to go down there. And no, you are not crazy! A lot of people hear "Mexico" and they think of chickens in the operating room in some dirty strip mall clinic. The OCC is top notch from what I've heard. Have you gotten on the OCC's website and watched their testimonial videos? Hi! Yes. I've been all over the website. Googled. Yelped. And your right I haven't heard anything negative. I think it's a great choice, I just need some confirmation and you have given it to me. Thank you. When did you schedule? I was wondering how long I would have to wait after I scheduled. Thanks so much for your input! -
So Nervous, input appreciated
Gina.marie replied to Gina.marie's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My insurance doesn't cover. I'm self pay. I've check at some local places but they are 3times more $$! -
How to convince hubby Mexico is OK?
Gina.marie replied to JenniferP1's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I'm glad to hear you had a great experience, I'm looking into a few places. Where did you go? -
Hi there. New here. Have a ton of questions... Just thinking about doing WLS. My main question is, here in the states they do extensive testing before surgery. Is it the same when you're doing it in Mexico I've been talking to OCCand so far seem great. But it doesn't seem to be too much testing before. Any insight anyone has is appreciated.
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Thank you! And you were happy with OCC?
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Hi there. New here. Have a ton of questions... Just thinking about doing WLS. My main question is, here in the states they do extensive testing before surgery. Is it the same when you're doing it in Mexico? I've been talking to OCC and so far seem great. But it doesn't seem to be too much testing before. Any insight anyone has is appreciated.