Dr. Elias Ortiz - A lighter Me

[angelia75 1]

Thinking of using Dr. Elias Ortiz for sleeve surgery. Anyone used him?

[leawhite 7]

I am going Nov 14 just paid deposit hour ago!!

[angelia75 1]

There are so many doctors to choose from! Dr. Ortiz's prices are great I'm just nervous about using a doctor I have not heard a lot about! What made you decide to use Dr. Ortiz?

[icon23 273]

I had surgery with him on Jan. 17. Here is a link to the (long) post I wrote back then about my entire experience: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/65606-my-experience-so-farnow-with-details/

Short version: He's skilled and experienced and has a good beside manor and I recommend him.

[yups541 12]

I'm considering getting sleeved by him as well

[angelia75 1]

Icon23 thanks for sharing!

[coolc3570 0]

My thing is: Why take chances with surgeons who are not certified for bariatric surgery and just graduated where there are so many qualified surgeons working with reputable companies!!!

[angelia75 1]

Well who would you suggest? I'm really open to all suggestions...

[Bob Barnett 34]

I am scheduled for Nov 13 with Elias Ortiz. I chose him BC I spoke to several people that have used him. He's newer but he does 600 of these a year so I know he is more experienced than nearly any sleeve surgeon in the US.

 

 

[leawhite 7]

I have Ortiz on Nov. 14

[leawhite 7]

I had surgery with him on Jan. 17. Here is a link to the (long) post I wrote back then about my entire experience: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/65606-my-experience-so-farnow-with-details/ Short version: He's skilled and experienced and has a good beside manor and I recommend him.

 

How is your weight loss going

[katie75009 34]

I had surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz two months ago today. He is very professional and skilled. I never once felt insecure or uncomfortable with him. It is scary to pick a doctor. I honestly prayed over it and picked the one I felt most comfortable about. I researched him as much as I could, and didn't find a negative thing about him. He spent as much time as I needed with me. The whole ALighterMe team was professional and exactly where they said they would be. My driver and contacts there were always available. I went by myself and didn't once feel alone unless I chose to be in my room alone. There are other sleevers at the hospital and hotel to chat with and get to know. It was an all-around good experience for me. My recovery was easy. In fact, the day I got back to the hotel, I walked to Walmart and did some shopping.

[Diva_Deedy 5]

I also had Dr Ortiz. He was great!!!Everyone was awesome even the nurses. I was sleeved on September 23rd. He was very affordable as well!!!

[coolc3570 0]

I heard bunch of the patients are furious that have been lied to by ALighterMe. They have been told by A Lighter Me that they are having surgery with Dr. Alejandro Lopez Ortega and when they received the paperwork it was Dr. Ortiz. Dr. Lopez does not work with ALighteMe anymore. So be careful who does the surgery.

[Bob Barnett 34]

I think that was BC Lopez left so Ortiz took over their surgeries that were scheduled. At least that is what Is told.