@@vanessiaclark6701 Hi Vanessa, thanks for reaching out. No I have had zero side effects, Dr. Ortiz is fantastic at his craft, his facility is great and and all his staff at the hospital speak English. If you decide to go there, you will be in great hands. 3 yrs post VSG I am considering getting a revision surgery, as the VSG was not the best choice for weight loss surgery for me. I think I would have had more success if I had chosen the mini bypass or the full gastric bypass from the beginning. Let me know if you have anymore questions.
@@vanessiaclark6701 you're welcome Vanessia. I knew no one who had gotten bariatric surgery and knew nobody who had gotten surgery in Tijuana when I decided to do it. It's was very scary going to Mexico, thank god I lucked out, Dr. Ortiz and OCC were great. I think the most important thing we need to do is dig in deep and see what is the root cause of why we are overweight. Each one of us who is overweight has a different reason or cause. I am a binge eater and I have dealt with yoyo dieting and weight issues my entire life. I am also a breast cancer survivor. Originally I was looking to get a surgery that would be minimally invasive and best for my body and health over all. I did not want to do the bypass because of the malabsorbtive aspect of it, I thought it would not be good for my body being through cancer already. Now, almost 3 years post op, I realise that I should have chosen the bypass. I have had no peace of mind. My starting weight was 235 lbs, surgery weight was 227 lbs, lowest weight was 167 lbs. I am 5'5" tall and I was never able to get to goal weight. Last summer I regained some weight and went back up to 182 lbs, Jan 2022 my Dr. in Los Angeles put me on contrave and topomax, I weigh 174 lbs now. I got weight loss surgery so I dont have to be on medication, I am so sad that I am dependent on medication right now. I am struggling, and constantly worried about climbing back up to 200's. I got the VSG to have peace of mind and be healthy but unfortunately that does not seem to be the case for me. My oncologist told me that obesity increases your risk of breast cancer recurrence and death by 35%-40%. I had to sit there an reevaluate my situation, and decide to do the bypass so I can have peace of mind about my weight and not worry about getting cancer back and dying. I have heard and seen so many stories of people who are binge eaters do so much better with the bypass as it forces them to eat better and make better choices. So now I realize this was the better option for me and I should have done it from the beginning. So at this point I want to do the bypass so I do damage control, I dont want to get back to 235 lbs or above to make this decision. I hope this helps. I am looking to go back to Tijuana because I can't afford to do this surgery in the USA. I would go back to OCC as my Dr. there, Dr. Ariel Ortiz and his center OCC were fantastic but they are on the high end when it comes to price and I can't afford to go back there. Right now I am debating on either the gastric bypass or the mini gastric bypass. I spoke to a new Dr. that I am considering in Mexico the other day and he said that by 5 yrs post vsg surgery I will regain a lot more weight than I already have. I think consulting and talking to Dr.'s prior to surgery will also help you make your final decision. I had a Skype consult with Dr. Ortiz before making the decision to chose him as my surgeon. It might help you to also do the same. Let me know if you have anymore questions. ❤️
I love Mexico. 🇲🇽❤ The entire experience was truly the best medical experience I have ever had. I had the sleeve surgery done less than a month ago and I’m thrilled!
Dr. Ariel Ortiz (Obesity Control Center/ OCC) and he is absolutely wonderful!! Everyone there is. I had my sleeve surgery less than a month ago and I would do it again! They took amazing care of me and I’m so grateful!
❤❤❤ Dr. Ortiz!!! Changed my life for the better. Amazing staff and facility. Far better than in the US.
Dr. Ariel Ortiz did my VSG in 2019, he did a great job. He is a fantastic surgeon.
Hey Nina, how are you doing today? Any longterm side effects? I'm considering this surgery.
@@vanessiaclark6701 Hi Vanessa, thanks for reaching out. No I have had zero side effects, Dr. Ortiz is fantastic at his craft, his facility is great and and all his staff at the hospital speak English. If you decide to go there, you will be in great hands. 3 yrs post VSG I am considering getting a revision surgery, as the VSG was not the best choice for weight loss surgery for me. I think I would have had more success if I had chosen the mini bypass or the full gastric bypass from the beginning. Let me know if you have anymore questions.
@@Ninabnina711 Yeah I've heard good things about him. How does one determine which surgery is best for them?
@@Ninabnina711 Thanks so much.for sharing your experience!
@@vanessiaclark6701 you're welcome Vanessia. I knew no one who had gotten bariatric surgery and knew nobody who had gotten surgery in Tijuana when I decided to do it. It's was very scary going to Mexico, thank god I lucked out, Dr. Ortiz and OCC were great. I think the most important thing we need to do is dig in deep and see what is the root cause of why we are overweight. Each one of us who is overweight has a different reason or cause. I am a binge eater and I have dealt with yoyo dieting and weight issues my entire life. I am also a breast cancer survivor. Originally I was looking to get a surgery that would be minimally invasive and best for my body and health over all. I did not want to do the bypass because of the malabsorbtive aspect of it, I thought it would not be good for my body being through cancer already. Now, almost 3 years post op, I realise that I should have chosen the bypass. I have had no peace of mind. My starting weight was 235 lbs, surgery weight was 227 lbs, lowest weight was 167 lbs. I am 5'5" tall and I was never able to get to goal weight. Last summer I regained some weight and went back up to 182 lbs, Jan 2022 my Dr. in Los Angeles put me on contrave and topomax, I weigh 174 lbs now. I got weight loss surgery so I dont have to be on medication, I am so sad that I am dependent on medication right now. I am struggling, and constantly worried about climbing back up to 200's. I got the VSG to have peace of mind and be healthy but unfortunately that does not seem to be the case for me. My oncologist told me that obesity increases your risk of breast cancer recurrence and death by 35%-40%. I had to sit there an reevaluate my situation, and decide to do the bypass so I can have peace of mind about my weight and not worry about getting cancer back and dying. I have heard and seen so many stories of people who are binge eaters do so much better with the bypass as it forces them to eat better and make better choices. So now I realize this was the better option for me and I should have done it from the beginning. So at this point I want to do the bypass so I do damage control, I dont want to get back to 235 lbs or above to make this decision. I hope this helps. I am looking to go back to Tijuana because I can't afford to do this surgery in the USA. I would go back to OCC as my Dr. there, Dr. Ariel Ortiz and his center OCC were fantastic but they are on the high end when it comes to price and I can't afford to go back there. Right now I am debating on either the gastric bypass or the mini gastric bypass. I spoke to a new Dr. that I am considering in Mexico the other day and he said that by 5 yrs post vsg surgery I will regain a lot more weight than I already have. I think consulting and talking to Dr.'s prior to surgery will also help you make your final decision. I had a Skype consult with Dr. Ortiz before making the decision to chose him as my surgeon. It might help you to also do the same. Let me know if you have anymore questions. ❤️
I love how there are no negative comments bashing Mexico or her choice to have surgery there.
I'm doing it in 6 months down there
I love Mexico. 🇲🇽❤ The entire experience was truly the best medical experience I have ever had. I had the sleeve surgery done less than a month ago and I’m thrilled!
Who was her doctor?
Dr. Ariel Ortiz (Obesity Control Center/ OCC) and he is absolutely wonderful!! Everyone there is. I had my sleeve surgery less than a month ago and I would do it again! They took amazing care of me and I’m so grateful!
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