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So I've narrowed my search for a surgeon for my gastric Sleeve operation in Mexico to either Dr Elias Ortiz or Dr Illan Faijo. I need any and ALL info/experience good or bad to help me make my final decision.

Thank you all very much in advance :)

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I was sleeved 8/31/13 and would go back to him over and over. I had no pain meds after 2nd day. You can go to my blog if you'd like to. I didn't want to leave TJ and my husband and I had the best time that we've ever had. Omar the coordinator took such good care of us and Dr. Illan is such a talented surgeon. I was up and running 3rd day from surgery and haven't stopped since. I started 326 pre op, 301 surgery date and currently 264. Very happy! I will send you a PM to join our group so you can ask any questions you may have :) I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!

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I was sleeved 8/31/13 and would go back to him over and over. I had no pain meds after 2nd day. You can go to my blog if you'd like to. I didn't want to leave TJ and my husband and I had the best time that we've ever had. Omar the coordinator took such good care of us and Dr. Illan is such a talented surgeon. I was up and running 3rd day from surgery and haven't stopped since. I started 326 pre op, 301 surgery date and currently 264. Very happy! I will send you a PM to join our group so you can ask any questions you may have :) I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!!

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I used Dr. Illan this month and had the ultimate sleeve experience. His team goes above and beyond taking care of you. The hospital and hospital staff was excellent. The only day I was uncomfortable was after surgery from gas otherwise than that a smooth recovery.

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He is a wonderful doctor. If you are interested, I can help you get set up with him. We only charge $4,500 for the sleeve.

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I had Dr. Elias Ortiz and he was wonderful! No major gas, afterpain, or any of the throat/acid issues I've read so many other patients complain about! He was professional but took plenty of time for aftercare, and bonus: the scars are going to be nearly invisible!

I highly recommend!

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I was sleeved 8/31/13 and would go back to him over and over. I had no pain meds after 2nd day. You can go to my blog if you'd like to. I didn't want to leave TJ and my husband and I had the best time that we've ever had. Omar the coordinator took such good care of us and Dr. Illan is such a talented surgeon. I was up and running 3rd day from surgery and haven't stopped since. I started 326 pre op' date=' 301 surgery date and currently 264. Very happy! I will send you a PM to join our group so you can ask any questions you may have <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!!![/quote']

Did you have your surgery at A Lighter Me? That is where I'm going Dec 11th.

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I had Dr. Elias Ortiz and he was wonderful! No major gas' date=' afterpain, or any of the throat/acid issues I've read so many other patients complain about! He was professional but took plenty of time for aftercare, and bonus: the scars are going to be nearly invisible! I highly recommend![/quote']

I'm going to have my sleeve done by dr Elias Ortiz on dec 11th :)

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I used Dr. Elias Ortiz and had a great experience! It has been almost 5 months and I am 4 pounds short of 80 pounds lost. I currently weigh 204. Almost in the 100s!

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I had surgery 2 days ago with Dr. Elias Ortiz. I'm still at Mi Doctor, leaving for the Marriott later today. Dr. Ortiz and his staff have been amazing. The hospital is clean and everyone is very friendly and attentive.

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I had surgery 2 days ago with Dr. Elias Ortiz. I'm still at Mi Doctor, leaving for the Marriott later today. Dr. Ortiz and his staff have been amazing. The hospital is clean and everyone is very friendly and attentive.

That is great to hear :) I'll be the dec 11th. Glad to hear you are doing good!!!

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So glad to hear. I will be sleeved by Dr. Ortiz on Nov 15. I am going alone and a little nervous. Glad to hear the great reviews. Thank you!!!

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Considering dr Ortiz for my surgery. Hoping to schedule for February due to work

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I am going to write a full review of Alighterme tonight when I have more time. However, Dr Ortiz is outstanding! I have zero side effects. Got back from Mexico and worked a full day today. Most everybody at the Marriott in TJ felt the same.

Abraham will have activities planned to go shopping and eat some home made cream(which tastes so good after surgery). This gets you up and moving but he also shows you the town. The doctors come to the Marriott and check on you.

To top it off, Today, Dr Ortiz sent me a Facebook message asking me how I was doing and if I had any questions. What doctor does that? I highly recommend.

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