Dr Elias Ortiz@Mi Doctor w Alighterme Ltd.

[Water Nazi 61]

Made it! Had to go home to retrieve passport and catch a later flight but at least I made. Coordinator Janese even came with the driver to airport to pick me at 9:20p as she wanted to go the extra mile for me as she felt bad to my rotten start leaving PP at home. The marriot was fab! big comfy bed w 4 pillows & luxurious sheets.

picked up by ALM @ 7:30 did labs i was 2nd surgery about noon. I panic if IV needle doesnt land the first time so anestetiologist (sp) put it in. i thought that was kind.

Its been 18 hrs a not a single pain. Zero nausea zero gas pains.

And I have the pain tolerance of a baby. Unbelievable.

nap time. sorry if bad typing, using a Kobo.

oh yes free wifi here and hotel. p/w posted on door.Cheers to all.

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[nolagirl 36]

Hey girl so so glad you made it and are now proud owner of a sleeved tummy!!! Congratulations glad it went well!!!!!

[ThatCrazyLlamaLady 5]

Congrats!!! SO glad to hear everything went smoothly! I'll be getting sleeved by Dr Ortiz with ALM on 3/11

[Water Nazi 61]

Has been going very well. Its 10 am, waiting for Dr to remove drain then we go back to hotel then a little excursion. Shoppjng and ice cream is the rumour. was just delivered all my lab results, leak test on cd, antibiotics, maalox, sublingual pain meds, gatorade, eye mask, earplugs and i forget what else he said. Vicky here, she is doing well also.

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[Charlie6188 0]

I have my surgery set for March 24th with Dr. E Ortiz.   I've read so many positive messages on here so I feel better about the trip. Looking forward to a new life!  Any more posts from anyone who has been through the surgery with him would be MORE than welcome!   Good luck to everyone!