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35, Gastric Sleeve in Mexico, Obesity Control Center - Tijuana, Mexico

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I have had an excellent experience at the Obesity...

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I have had an excellent experience at the Obesity Control Center. A little about myself. I am 5'1, 35 year old woman and weighed 191 at the time of surgery. I have been yoyoing for about 10 years. My largest weight was 198. I have been on every diet imaginable and finally got tired. Obesity runs in my family on both sides. I developed PCOS and just felt I had to take my health in my own hands.
I flew into San Diego California, as soon as I picked up my bags a driver from OCC met me with a sign with my name on it. Crossing the border was easy, and the driver dropped me off at my hotel, Marriott of Tijuana. I have a great room, with cable in English.
The morning after I arrived, I went to OCC to have the surgery. Another shuttle took me from the Marriott to OCC. I arrived with 3 other people who were also having gastric sleeve. I filled out some preliminary paperwork, then went to the nutritionist. The nutritionist gave me guidlines on what to eat afterwards, and took my weight and height. After that I had a EKG-- mine was normal. Afterwards, I was taken to my hospital room. It was a nice sized room with an adjustable bed. They had direct TV in English. I changed into the gown they provided, covered my hair, and put on compression socks which they provided. A nurse came in and gave me a IV. Afterwards, I was taken to the operating room in a wheelchair. Everything was very modern and clean. I hopped up on the operating room table and met the anesthesiologist. He was very friendly. He told me, "I'm going to give you something to help you relax" and the last thing I remember was looking at the clock.
I woke up, in mild pain. I was back in my hospital room with my husband. Dr. Ortiz came by and told me I did a great job and the surgery went well. For the rest of the day I rested. The staff brought me popsicles, broth, and water to drink. They came by every couple hours to put pain reliever in the IV, and also antibiotic. I was pretty comfortable. Just very tired and groggy. I got up and walked every couple of hours, and felt fine.
I spent one night at the hospital. I checked out this morning. Everything was great, I was given my prescriptions to continue to take, and was shuttled back to the hotel.
The doctors, nurses, and staff have been great. It's only been one day, but I will update every week or so to see the weight loss progression.

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Ariel Ortiz, MD, FACS

Ariel Ortiz, MD, FACS

Bariatric Surgeon

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March 11, 2015
Aw man I wish I could have met you. I'm at the Marriott now too. I will be having my sleeve done tomorrow morning with Dr Ortiz. I was there today 3/10 to do my blood work. The facility is very clean and everyone is nice. Hopefully we will chat and or met. Good luck on your sleeve and congrats. :)
March 12, 2015
Please update!! I am about to schedule my surgery in OCC. Pls Tell me about any side effects you have had, what kind of medicine they gave you to take home and did they work? I hope you are feeling well!
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March 13, 2015
Cmangiol1, hi what a experience. I actually just got my procedure done there. They gave you anti-botics, anti-neasuea, pain meds and anti-acid. All $180
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March 16, 2015
Thank you for this review! I am considering going to this place (hopefully in May). I'm looking forward to hearing more about your experience!
March 8, 2016
Congratulations and Happy Healing!
November 9, 2017
if you don't mind how much was the surgery?
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April 21, 2015
Nice, Ty.
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April 26, 2015
Hello Ladies, I'm planning to see Dr. A Ortiz as well, possible with an early June date. If anyone else is going...please let me know!
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April 20, 2015
would love to see follow up. I am considering this too
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April 26, 2015
How are you doing???
March 9, 2016
Any word on how you're doing now?? Please update us.
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November 22, 2016
Please update on your progress!
March 20, 2018
Thank you so much.I am definitely going to OCC now.