Obesity Control Center - Dr. Ortiz

I will like to know if anybody has the experience with this place and Dr. and of course how did everything go and how much everything did come up to for the Vertical Sleeve? Thanks tons! 

They are hush hish about their pricing. I had a band in there in 2007 and found the care to be pretty good. I am considering going back for a sleeve

Hello!

Thanks for the feedback. When you said "hush-hish" about pricing, do you mean they are secretive about it or informal as if they charge differently to all patients? I'm wondering since I am considering getting the procedure done next summer. And I need to know how far in advance I should book this service and if they charge before me getting it done, in the process or afterwards. Thanks for your help. 

I have been doing some research and I also came upon Dr. Ortiz.  I just submitted info to his office today.  Does anybody have any experience with him.  I was told $4,600 for the vertical sleeve.

My fee at OCC with Dr. Ariel Ortiz in Feb 2012 was almost $7000. I'd be very interested to know if their rate has gone down a lot as my husband is sort of considering weight loss surgery. I had an excellent experience there and have had absolutely no issues since my surgery. I'd recommend Dr. Ortiz to anyone.

You can book as little as a month in advance. I had to pay a deposit ($500) and take a certified check for the remainder with me when I went for surgery. (I had to e-mail them a copy of the check ahead of time.) I found that quite reassuring as I was not required to hand over my money until I was actually there.

I spoke with his facility this week and was told $500 deposit and $4600 for the sleeve gastrectomy this includes everything except food and drink for my aunt who is coming to help me. They sent me some information and I had some questions which I emailed in and they got back to me super fast.

Awww thank you! I haven't taken the step, so I am hoping for next year I can begin the journey. However, my doctor just recommended the band, which I am still skeptical about. I'm gonna check them out and see if he has any info on the band as well. Good luck on your journey! My very best to you! 

In my personal experience the band is not idea I have 4 friends that had to have it removed and that was the cost of another surgery plus now they are having weight gain issues again. Research it and you will find more than 50% of patients have to have a second surgery for removal or revision. Mayo clinic no longer endorses the surgery at all and many doctors won't perform the surgery anymore. I think its a definite way to get repeat customers. Plus if you move it will be nearly impossible for you to get another doctor to do fills or anything for you. My original desire was to get the Band but after many stories and stats I decided not to. Sleeve plication is reversible and considered less invasive but the weight loss results are similar to the band about 50% of the excess weight is lost on average. There is so much information and it is a really hard decision that only you can make. I took more than 2 years to decide and now I am fully convinced that I am making the right choice for myself I am scheduling my date this week! I hope it is a little helpful not just unwanted advice.

I am considering Dr Ariel Ortiz (Obesity Control Center) at Tijuana, MX.

I saw you message the other night about their pricing. I got a quota for Sleeves $6500 + $500 deposit Last year.

1. Could you please check to see if the doctor that gave you the quota for sleeve surgery $4600 + $500 deposit is the same doctor that I am looking for since there are two Dr Ortiz in MX doing the weight loss surgery,  Jesus Elias Ortiz is the other one.

2. If you have already gone for the surgery, could you please kindly tell me about your experience there? I am considering going there alone and I am kind of concern about so many things. and I am from Ocean side (California).

Thanks.

I went to MX through Alighterme.com My surgery was done by Dr. Curiel on 4-28 my cost was 4200. I had no complications and everyone was awesome. I've even chatted with my Dr here and there on FB since my surgery. Any concerns or questions have been immediately taken care of by phone and email. I have been happy with the experience. Dr. Elias Ortiz is there surgeon also and he has a great working history as well. My aunt is going in two weeks to have the vsg done and I will be her companion. I would recommend them to anyone 100%