A leak 3 weeks after surgery Is probably not the surgeons fault. I simply would not do ththisis surgery in The US bc of the problems I see.

However, you have a very valid point about after care in...

I'm only 18 days post op but I am loving the sleeve! For the first time in my life I feel like I am free from food. I've been surrounded by great food all week with Thanksgiving and family events....

I had very little pain! I even asked to be taken off pain meds bc they made me sleepy. So starting 12hrs after surgery I didn't have anything for pain.

They don't care. I just told the border agent I had surgery and had pain pills and antibiotics with me.i didn't tell them about the other pain pills and Xanax I bought at the pharmacia!

Just make sure you try all other options. They charge huge loan fees plus interest. To finance the $3500 it would have cost $1900 plus interest. So close to $7k and I have good credit. I just paid...

Dr Almanza is a good surgeon but his morbidity rate is not zero and YOU can do a quick google search to read about other issues. However, I wouldn't let this alone dissuade you. He has done a lot of...

Ariel Ortiz is occ
Elias Ortiz is MI

What hospital are you going to be in?

I'm leaving the Marriott in TJ as we speak. Dr Elias Ortiz is incredible. All of us from Alighterme were doing great post op. The driver, Abraham, takes you shopping and gets you home made ice cream....

I was sleeved on 11/12 at Mi Hospital by Dr Ortiz and Morales. The hospital is small but clean and efficient. Thankfully I had great nurses. They listened and made sure I was taken care of. My...

Ok sometimes this topic is taboo BUT a friend of mine lost significant weight and said his sex drive is through the roof. I am 37 and not disinterested but certainly don't have the libido I once did....

I spoke with them bc I am having surgery in Nov. I chose to use someone else but they were very nice and helpful. It is a new company and it didn't seem like they had very much information available.

I hope this isn't against forum rules but there is a new group for those interested in Alighterme or Dr. Ortiz. Just go to the group tab at the top of the page and join our group! See you there!

I am going by myself and doing this with or without their support. Ultimately it's my decision and my life. I have an awesome sister in law that I told and she volunteered to go with me. But I don't...

I only have 2 but that's plenty to keep me going! Heck I'm just excited to be able to bend over and pick up the toys easier. Lol

I was going to do lap band 2 years ago and use my insurance. I swear once he found out cash pay he milked it for every dime. I spent a ton and finally decided not to do it. That experience is one...

You are on track to be 195lbs by Halloween! That's freaking awesome!

Good luck! I know the feelings. I get so excited then i start getting really nervous about it as well. But I am ready!

Hello all,

I am from Arkansas and will be having my sleeve done sometime in November. I put down the 13th but I am waiting on confirmation. I have met with several Bariatric surgeons locally and...

Good luck! Iam using Dr Elias Ortiz and Janese as well.

It's not set yet. I just sent in my questionnaire with the requested date of Nov. 11th...I think...need my calendar but its during that week.

Good luck and keep me posted. Picking a Dr Andy...

This is a old post but disheartening to read. So far I have been very pleased with a Lighter Me. I am using Janese and Dr Ortiz. Dr Ortiz actually answered my questions in a personal message on...

I am going to Mexico because the Dr I am using has WAYmore experience with the sleeve. I would gladly go to a local Dr here for the lap band. But not the sleeve.

So I have spoken to local surgeons and surgeons in Mexico. I have decided to go to Mexico. I am comfortable with my decision and Inam comfortable with the initial lifestyle change. HOWEVER, I am a...

Hey I live in Little Rock and will be having gastric sleeve with Dr Elias Ortiz in Mexico. I have seen Dr Luttrel a few times in LR. What about you?