Dr. Ariel Ortiz at the OCC

[Texas Jess 29]

I am going to the OCC on July 23rd. Both my sisters had LapBand with Dr Ortiz and had great care. I just don't want to have to mess with fills and unfills. One of my sisters got really sick with the flu and coughed so much her band started slipping. It's still ok but she can't get a fill till she she has it fixed. I just don't want the hassle of all that. The slipped band sister has had hers for 5 years and looks amazing, the other sister just got hers last year and has lost weight but is still trying to get her sweet spot on her fills.

I just hope I am picking the right procedure for me.

[Sweetums 13]

I choose Dr. Ortiz for many of the reasons you have stated. While plication is still an investigational procedure, I like the preliminary studies I have read. I noticed that some people take about the gerhilin? sp. receptors remaining in the stomach with the plication, but not with the VSG. My only thought on that is, I honestly can not remember the last time I was hungry. That is why I am fat... LOL. I am going down in July. I cant wait!

I have enjoyed reading all the information on this site. I am also going down to see Dr. Ortiz in July for a gastric plication. Maybe I will see you there. Would like to compare notes with you.

I am starting the three shakes a day phase on Monday. For the past two weeks I have been having two shakes and one 300 calorie meal. When are you headed down?

[mrsbshe 21]

I leave in 7 days OMG 8 days to the sleeves life...

[foutchd 14]

I leave in 7 days OMG 8 days to the sleeves life...

I will see you there!!

[mrsbshe 21]

When do you arrive?

[foutchd 14]

When do you arrive?

I sent you a message a few days ago...LOL You have to know where to look for it? I found the spot be accident! Go to MY SURGERY look at the top right for an envelope . If I sent it ... Ha .... ( who knows) it will have a message ? Any way I am a day ahead of you. I fly out of Florida the 27th to San Diego where they pick me up at the Airport that evening. My procedure will be the next morning , the 28th. I am struggling with this pre opp diet!! Lost 10 lbs already but I stay hungry and it's hard because I have NO will power! I am doing it! I just keep thinking this is going to help me heal faster!! I wish Saturday would just get here! I hope I can stick to the broth!! Can't wait to see how you are doing?

[mrsbshe 21]

Just sent you a message as well...let me know if you get it.

[Cat33 1]

I am also starting the shakes (Premier Protein) and diet.  I will start three shakes a day tomorrow. Three weeks on Protein Shakes will be a challenge.  I am flying down to San Diego on July 9 and having the surgery on July 10. 

I am a little nervous about having surgery in TJ but from what I have read Dr. Ortiz and the OCC sound like it will be a positive experience.  I also hope the plication is a good choice instead of the sleeve.

[Texas Jess 29]

Cat33 please let us know how your doing. We will be thinking about you!

[mrsbshe 21]

Well, I only have 4 more days until I'm on the other side...I will join the sleeved life! Can't wait ????

[JawaGal42 17]

Keep us posted!

[mrsbshe 21]

I will...

[Sweetums 13]

I am also starting the shakes (Premier Protein) and diet. I will start three shakes a day tomorrow. Three weeks on Protein Shakes will be a challenge. I am flying down to San Diego on July 9 and having the surgery on July 10.

I am a little nervous about having surgery in TJ but from what I have read Dr. Ortiz and the OCC sound like it will be a positive experience. I also hope the plication is a good choice instead of the sleeve.

Craziness! I am flying to San Diego on July 9th and having surgery on the 11th. Two of my companions are having surgery on the 10! Today is day three of three shakes a day. I can barley choke the third one down, I would kill for a piece of fruit. Or some strawberries!

I hope this gets easier as the days go on.

[BrittanyG 8]

Hi!  I'm wanting to schedule a sleeve with A Lighter Me in July.  How long do you stay in Mexico? Is all hotel time covered?

Thanks!!!

[jrrodriguez 22]

Hi y'all. So I had VSG surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz on 11/08/2013. My experience in Mexico, both at the hospital and the Marriott, were positive. I flew in from CA for same day surgery and I couldn't have asked for better care. I'm so happy to have my sleeve. I'm down 67 lbs today with 25 to go to goal. Dr. Ortiz is a quiet man, but he cares. I think y'all are making the right decision by choosing him, and A Lighter Me. They are an excellent company. Good luck and I hope to hear from y'all on the loser side.