Patient Stories

We could not find a doctor in the United States who would perform bariatric surgery on a teenager without having to go through years of a special program (and even then, the option to get bariatric surgery was not guaranteed). OCC was so professional, prepared, understanding, and caring and Dr. Ortiz was simply the best.

I’ve struggled with my weight since I was about 5 years old. I was 16 when I had my sleeve.

I am much more confident and healthier. I recommend the surgery to anyone that has trouble losing weight.

I lost 80lbs from the time my pre-op diet started to 6 months later. I haven’t gained or loss since but my body is still changing because it has given me the confidence to work out again and I’m seeing muscle development. I’m doing strength training 3 times a week and running 2 or 3 times a week.

I am so thankful to OCC for helping me get my life back. I have lost 93 pounds since starting the pre-op diet and plan to hit 100 soon!! I am so much more active and able to enjoy life so much more than before.

I have always struggled with my weight. Been on every diet under the sun. After high school, I went to the doctor and was prescribed diet pills. Took it for a year and lost 98 lbs then it caused me to have a seizure. The doctor told me I wouldn't be able to take anything for weight loss again. Got pregnant and gained all and then some back.

I’ve lost a lot of weight and i’m very happy.

The best decision for my health I’ve ever made. I got my life back. I can keep up with my son keep up at work and be the best me possible the benefit of learning how do eat healthy correctly is my son now learns it as well and it’s easier to stick to. The past year Hasn’t been easy, but I look forward to an amazing future.

I cannot express enough gratitude to the incredible team at OCC who guided me through my gastric sleeve surgery journey. Thanks to their expertise, support, and unwavering encouragement, I've shed 107 pounds and emerged as the happiest and healthiest version of myself. I now effortlessly keep up with my kids, feeling like a revitalized, younger self.