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I am feeling so anxious about all of this and may feel better if I speak with someone that went through dr Ortiz at OCC. anyone out there willing to help me out?? I'm a mess!

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I think you will be in excellent hands. I have 2 friends that used him last year and were VERY pleased. He is my choice and hope to schedule in June. Read the details about what a Center of Excellence entails on their website and that should give you some piece of mind.

Here is a blog where an OCC patient gives details of her surgery. I know there others but can't remember the addresses right now. I'm guessing you have also read thru their forum too.

http://hoosierfatty.wordpress.com/

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HI Sherri - yup, I had surgery with Dr. Ortiz at the OCC on February 4, 2013. I did a lot of research and did exactly what you are doing - my own research with others who had surgery. Good for you! To help others, I tried to put a lot of detail on a blog - the whole experience - in hopes it would help others with their decision. Gaute_mama05 lists my blog above. As you lead up to your surgery date, please feel free to send me questions.

 

The bottom line is that I could communicate with all the doctors and staff, I was never concerned about what they were doing medically, felt safe in Tijuana and was never nausous or vomiting. And hope you have the exact same experience. Hugs and good luck!

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I'm going in a fortnight, I'll give a write up as well. I'm also going to try and take pictures and maybe do a youtube video. That might be too ambitious...we'll see :)

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Thanks everyone. Hoosiergirl...I read your blog and it was so helpful. And Bee, good luck and can't wait to hear from ya!

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