Dr. Martinez

shadowland · September 11, 2008

Looking for anyone who has had their lap band surgery done by Dr. Martinez at the Obesity Control Center in tj.

Edited September 11, 2008 by shadowland

christafell · September 11, 2008

I did not have the surgery my Dr Marinez but I did have it by Dr Ortiz at the obcc- I had my surgery last Friday- have you had or are you having the surgery?

shadowland · September 11, 2008

I really wanted Dr. Ortiz, but he is not available on Sept 26. They suggested Dr. Martinez. Lori said that he is just as good as Dr. Ortiz is. I haven't seen any posts on this site about Dr. Martinez. That's why I started this thread.

snowbird · September 12, 2008

Dr Martinez has been doing surgery with Dr Ortiz for quite a while. Everyone who has ever dealt with him seems to love him. I don't think you have anything to worry about; in fact, many OCC patients prefer Dr Martinez to Dr Ortiz. From what I have heard, he is very responsive to patients's questions and concerns, and is very competent. My husband and I had both surgeons in the OR when we were banded, so I have no idea who did what and didn't worry about it.

sdpatt39 · September 15, 2008

Christafell, how have you been doing since the lapband? Are you experiencing any of the gas pains? I am scheduled for surgery on Oct. 20th with Dr Ortiz. For the pre-op diet, I have to lose 10lbs within the 2wks. What happens if I lose less than the 10lbs? Do you think he will reschedule and until I lose the 10lbs? That is more added stress to try and lose 10lbs within 2wks. I better get started now.

Denise