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Mel Ortega
"Dr. Otega seems to be such a wonderful and dedicated surgeon. He takes great pride in his patients happiness."

Anthony Gonzalez
"<font face="garamond" color="purple"><b>Today is June 19, 2002</b> Went for my follow up appointment. I am 2 weeks and one day post op and have lost 25 pounds :-) Waited 3 hours in Dr. Gonzalez's office! Unbelievable but everything is going so well, so I won't complain. ~Diane~ <br> <b>Today is May 29, 2002</b> Went into Dr. Gonzalez office with my pre-approval authorization number and all the information he needed. Carmen is the woman who handles all of the insurance side for the doctors office. She was amazed and even hugged me for doing all of the leg work :-) My surgery date is scheduled for June 4, 2002! That is 6 days!! There was a cancellation while I was in there. <br> <b>Today is May 8th, 2002</b> I decided to reschedule my appointment with Gonzalez because BCBS is requesting a Psych Evaluation along with a detailed diet history. I would like to have my pre-approval before our next visit. I also scheduled my appointment with the Pulmonary doctor. Both appointments are on May 29th. <br> <b>Today is May 1st, 2002</b> I went to the group meeting at Dr. Gonzalez's office this morning. It was very informative and direct. You learn the good and bad regarding the surgery and your life change afterwards. He requests a Psych Evaluation and a Pulmonary clearance. He will give you the name of the doctors he wants you to see. The Pulmonary doctor is no problem he is under my insurance. But the Psychiatrist he wants you to see charges $400.00 for the evaluation. I scheduled it with a doctor in my own network and will give her an outline of what he wants. I refuse to pay to wash someone else's hand. If approved he will get $25,000 for the surgery, I think that is enough, don't you? Again, I was there 3 hours! His office tried to charge me the $200.00, but I only paid the co-payment. BCBS insured me that the visit would be covered. My next appointment (one on one) is May 8th. <br> <b>Today is April 26, 2002</b> I met with Dr. Gonzalez on April 10th, 2002 for the first time. I like Dr. Gonzalez's approach but agree with everyone else, the wait is ridiculous (3 hours in the waiting room and 7 minutes in the room)!! Calling his office for an appointment or to ask question is like an act of congress. Be patient and put it on speaker. It is worth the wait thus far. The staff is great, very friendly and attentive to each and everyone. But don't have enough hands and ears for all the patients. I have an appointment with the group on May 1, 2002. He charges $200.00! Because the insurance does not cover the first consultation without pre-approval. So, since I don't have $200.00 to give him I decided to go the pre-approval route and felt it would be best so they would cover it from beginning to end (HOPEFULLY THEY'LL APPROVE IT)!! "

Isopure Dutch Chocolate Protein Powder
"I found the taste to be satisfying and you can make it thin or thick. The price is very good at The Vitamin Shoppe. GNC wanted $44.99 for it and I got it for $10.00 less at The Vitamin Shoppe. "

Baptist Hospital of Miami
"Overall my experience went well, the nurses were very nice and understanding of my situation. "
About Me
Miami, FL
Location
23.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
06/04/2002
Surgery Date
Apr 17, 2002
Member Since
Before & After
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Before
282lbs
After
143lbs
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