I am seriously considering surgery at OCC because I do not qualify in the US. My Bmi is 31, however it might as well be 51. I am so uncomfortable in my own skin that I need to do something. Excercise, dieting and food logging isn't getting me out of the obese category!
My questions:
Does the hospital at OCC abide by the same or similar standards as US hospitals?
Is it inspected by a team to make certain that it's up to par? How often?
How do I know I will be getting the gastric sleeve that was agreed upon?
Following surgery, how can they tell if there is no leakage?
OCC's & Dr. Ariel Ortiz have outstanding marketing. How do I know for sure that they are legitimate?
Is the sleeve surgery safe for older females? I am 58 and I see blogs from much younger people.
Does the staff speak English ?
What happens if my pre-op lab work doesn't pass the day before surgery?
How many days should I plan for surgery before flying home?
I appreciate your responses.