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I am seriously considering Dr Ortiz for vsg this fall. I have so many questions though. Their marketing is excellent & I am looking for some criticism as he seems perfect. Is he and staff as good as they appear to be? I am so anxious about this surgery. Please respond

Where did you go in Mexico? And what Dr did you use. I need a revision from lapband to gadtric bypass or sleeve. But im on a budget cant go over $5700. Just dont no where to go. Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App For my VSG I went to Ariel Ortiz at Obesity Control Center in Tijuana. I am not sure you could get your revision with him for under $5700, though. You should contact OCC about their current pricing. There are many other excellent surgeons in Mexico, though that might be in your price range. My first suggestion would be to contact BariatricPal's Mexico coordinator, @@Bill Yanez. He could give you current information on pricing with the BariatricPal affiliated surgeons. Where did you go in Mexico? And what Dr did you use. I need a revision from lapband to gadtric bypass or sleeve. But im on a budget cant go over $5700. Just dont no where to go.Sent from my SM-N900P using the BariatricPal App For my VSG I went to Ariel Ortiz at Obesity Control Center in Tijuana. I am not sure you could get your revision with him for under $5700, though. You should contact OCC about their current pricing. There are many other excellent surgeons in Mexico, though that might be in your price range. My first suggestion would be to contact BariatricPal's Mexico coordinator, @@Bill Yanez. He could give you current information on pricing with the BariatricPal affiliated surgeons.

I am looking at Dr Ariel Ortiz for sleeve surgery in Oct 2016. Can you tell me anything about him & staff. His on-line marketing is amazing & I'm not convinced he is real. Is he & staff legitimate ?

How did it go ? Curious to know

I am in search of USA surgeons performing gastric sleeve with low Bmi w/no cormobidities . I am 59 yrs old and will only see metabolism get slower. I am miserable and willing to self pay since I don't qualify for insurance coverage. Please send me your recommendations or comments on what to do next other than gaining more weight!

Did either of you self pay? Currently I do not have any other health issues and my Bmi is less than 35. So, I need to find a dr who will perform the gastric sleeve without the FDA requirements.