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[livsmom 5]

Hello all,

I have never joined a forum of any type so I don't know how it all works but hopefully I'll get the hang of it. I don't have a confirmed surgery date (very close to making the decision) but wondered if anyone has been to Dr. Ariel Ortiz at OCC? I have researched Dr. Ortiz and the center very extensively and I feel pretty comfortable with my decision to go there. Any feedback would be great.

Edited February 19, 2016 by livsmom

[krz0002 2]

Hi! I did my sleeve in OCC in December 2015 and I am very happy with the results. I am 56 pounds down. The medical staff was very polite and professional and the medical care is by far better than what we get here in Canada for our taxpayer monies. I also relied on this web site only for the information. I have never met a real sleever before making a decision, but I am glad I did. The best decision of my life. I wish I did it before. The hotel was great ( if you are taking a buddy they will love the food in the Mariotte 's restaurant. Probably the best food my hubby ever had staying in the hotel). Dr Ariel Ortiz was also good. I felt I was in good hands. There were 5 of us in the clinic recovering from the operation - 3 from Canada and 2 from US. We felt safe in Tichuana, there are lots to see and do there as you need to walk a lot after the operation. I hope it addresses some of your questions. Good luck!

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I had my sleeve in on Sept. 1, 2014 with Ariel Ortiz. It went great! I received great care at OCC and great follow-up support from the nutritionist and other doctors (Dr. Jimenez and Dr. So). Feel free to PM me if you want more details on my experience.

[Pedro PinaSoria Perez 8]

I Livmom,

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[livsmom 5]

Hi! I did my sleeve in OCC in December 2015 and I am very happy with the results. I am 56 pounds down. The medical staff was very polite and professional and the medical care is by far better than what we get here in Canada for our taxpayer monies. I also relied on this web site only for the information. I have never met a real sleever before making a decision, but I am glad I did. The best decision of my life. I wish I did it before. The hotel was great ( if you are taking a buddy they will love the food in the Mariotte 's restaurant. Probably the best food my hubby ever had staying in the hotel). Dr Ariel Ortiz was also good. I felt I was in good hands. There were 5 of us in the clinic recovering from the operation - 3 from Canada and 2 from US. We felt safe in Tichuana, there are lots to see and do there as you need to walk a lot after the operation. I hope it addresses some of your questions. Good luck!

That's an awesome weight loss so far! Thanks for responding....makes me feel better to actually hear from someone who went to the same place I'm going. I scheduled my surgery date (March 24) and I couldn't be more excited!

[livsmom 5]

I had my sleeve in on Sept. 1, 2014 with Ariel Ortiz. It went great! I received great care at OCC and great follow-up support from the nutritionist and other doctors (Dr. Jimenez and Dr. So). Feel free to PM me if you want more details on my experience.

Thanks for responding! I would love more details on your experience...how do I PM you?

I had my sleeve in on Sept. 1, 2014 with Ariel Ortiz. It went great! I received great care at OCC and great follow-up support from the nutritionist and other doctors (Dr. Jimenez and Dr. So). Feel free to PM me if you want more details on my experience.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Not sure how it works if you are using the app, but if you are using the Web site you can click on my profile pic, then click on "send me a message" on the right hand side. If I don't here from you, I'll go ahead and write up some details to send to you later today.

[Kindle 8,667]

@@livsmom if you haven't already, read this thread.....

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/341098-dr-ariel-ortiz-at-the-occ/page-215?hl=occ+ortiz#entry3849401

Experiences from dozens of OCC patients. I was there in December 2013. Been maintaining below goal for over 1 1/2 years with absolutely zero complications. Even at two years out they keep tabs on me via email. They are a great group of medical professionals. You can PM me with any questions as well.