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The health department said there have been other reports nationwide of patients who traveled to Mexico for health care only to return with the same infection. Mexico Bariatric Center doctors specialize in minimally invasive procedures using advanced technology and innovative medical devices. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/L_member_137403.png", By } relocateSearch(); Dr Ponce is doing my surgery at int hospital. I hear from Ronda the dietitian once every two weeks to make sure i stay on track Sandy the owner has called me as well as Dr. Ortiz himself. The [.] "@type": "InteractionCounter", He ask me to get some test done in the states to verify my concerns. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", I arrived in San Diego and was taken to a little hospital. googletag.cmd.push(function() { window.addEventListener('load', function() {viselyForumInit();}); I had to run and find someone to look at the IV in my hand. It's a third of that in Mexico. Her doctor suggested gastric sleeve surgery, a procedure where a surgeon removes some 80 percent of the stomach. Started 14 hours ago, By I'm in Mexico right now waiting to be sleeved tomorrow. Christy suggested that I use a specific doctor because of his experience, since she did not think the other doctors had enough experience with revisions. (At the facility, not what the US company\u0027s paperwork says). "userInteractionCount": 47 I put lemon in it and that now makes me nauseous. }, Market data provided by Factset. Four people from Arizona are suing three doctors in. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. The Dr. that preformed my surgery was DR. RAMOS KELLY- Contracted with Mexico Bariatrics a company that is not reputable in any way. I spoke to Daniel this afternoon around 2pm and he told me doctor Kelly was going to stop by this evening with the return to work certificate. } Email: maddieschaefer6@gmail.com. Dr Ponce is doing my surgery at int hospital. In Mexico I guess I just expected this was normal. Fox News Flash top headlines for July 23 are here. "addressLocality": null, How did you lose so much weight? "position": 1, "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" I told him of my concerns. It\u0027s Melissa from TN. he was creepy and untrustworthy IMO so i went someplace else. "text": "Hello,My name is Debra Steimen.It has taken me several months to recover from my mexico bariatric experience to talk on these forums. { .cycle-3 img:nth-of-type(2) { -webkit-animation-delay: -6s; animation-delay: -6s; } It is now two months later and I have lost about 10 pounds. @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {} Medical professionals should never do anything other than their extreme best for patients or they simply should not be in the medical field.\n\nI am so very sorry for your horrific situationI wish you never had went through this\n\nDr Kelly is no longer affiliated with MBC. I rushed out into the hall asking for help by anyone that I thought could understand english. kcuster83 Download BariatricPal for your Android Device. var targetElement = classModifiers[2]; When I got to the part about Janese contacting you from A Lighter Me and their genuine concern and helpfulness. She offered me to come to Mexico with A lighter Me at cost to find out what exactly was performed on my stomach that cost me $6500.On February 2014 I had a surgery performed by Dr. Ortiz from A Lighter Me On his report ( I have copies ) It states that no gastric sleeve was performed. in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums, By "@id": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/486-mexico-self-pay-weight-loss-surgery/", No response. .ipsLayout_sidebarright .most-popular .visely-pagination {visibility: hidden;} MBC was only in business for a few months at the time of my surgery. Mexico Bariatric Center Deaths and Complication Rates Background Mexico Bariatric Center is the number one provider of laparoscopic and endoscopic weight loss surgery in Mexico. Let's review the team of Elias Ortiz & Company in details: Dr. Elias Ortiz: The Chief Surgeon and the head of the bariatric center, Dr. Elias Ortiz is a well-known name in the field of weight loss surgery. { "I just hoped that they would make it in time so I could tell them I loved them and give my last hug." Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW! Bariiime, Yesterday at 12:22 AM ] Seems fishy. The life-threatening disease is considered to increase the death rate caused by cardiovascular diseases by at least 4 times and cancer 2 times. "query-input": "required name=query", That some patients who've gone to Mexico have suffered serious consequences, said Dr. Samer Mattar, president of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the largest society for bariatric surgeons in the U.S. "They are attracted there because of deep discounts to have these operations over there," Mattar said. I contacted the doctor and Mexico Bariatrics. Finally someone ran upstairs to get a nurse. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S4', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S4').addService(googletag.pubads()); Deaths from surgery happen, just because it was Mexico does not mean it was a less than stellar operation. in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A, By My trade with you was amazing, and everything was so perfect. "dateCreated": "2014-03-26T18:20:12+0000", }, The bacteriacan acquire resistance genes from other bacteria and cause antibiotic-resistant infections that are currently rare in the U.S. I.asked how much was it and he told me around $15.00. I was told that it would cost me $40.000 out of pocket to have it removed because my insurance did not cover the removal. Sarita1963 for Mexico Bariatric Center From start to finish, Mexico Bariatric Center made the process flawless. } I felt fine after the surgery and could eat just about anything I wanted. I was then escorted down to a different floor in a room with no nursing attendant and no other patients. I'm so glad you are sharing your experience on here. "author": { I still needed help to keep the weight off. function debounce(func, wait, immediate) { var timeout; return function() { var context = this, args = arguments; var later = function() { timeout = null; if (!immediate) func.apply(context, args); }; var callNow = immediate && !timeout; clearTimeout(timeout); timeout = setTimeout(later, wait); if (callNow) func.apply(context, args); }; }; I arrived in San Diego and was taken to a little hospital. Christy told me that the owner was in business for years leading me to believe that the company was in business for years. Desperate, I contacted Christy at mexicobariatriccenter. "@type": "Comment", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", var className = classModifiers[0]; Contact Address: Diego Rivera 2550, Zona Rio Urbana, Tijuana B.C. They have not been able to get an IV in me. I just though wow he thinks he deserves at 35% tip. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" Some how I knew he would not give me the money back. She then confirmed the rumors I heard about Mexico Bariatrics. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/199797-mmhutch/" I was so freaked at this moment.Debra Swiszcz \u0026lt;dswiszcz@gmail.com\u0026gt;4/9/13to cindyHi Christy, I\u0027m pretty nervous right now. He made me feel uneasy. With that said. I was told that it would cost me $40.000 out of pocket to have it removed because my insurance did not cover the removal. "name": "dsteimen", "text": "WOW i had called them before i went with OCC and their surgery booker totally creeped me out. } else { mappingT1P1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [468, 60]).addSize([980, 690], [468, 60]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 100]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 100]).build(); "interactionType": "http://schema.org/CommentAction", The Dr. that performed my surgery was DR. Ramos Kelly ( I am not the first patient that he has done this too. ] 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. }, ips.setSetting( 'ipb_url_filter_option', jQuery.parseJSON('"none"') ); I contacted MBC and spoke to the owner Ron. You didnt have any incisions?????? "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T00:42:41+0000", } "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2019_01/20181229_143059-1.thumb.jpg.0b2e9ed366785cd3095c44003ee7fb5c.jpg", var len=toLength(items.length);var A=isCallable(C)?Object(new C(len)):new Array(len);var k=0;var kValue;while(k4/9/13to cindyHi Christy, I'm pretty nervous right now. Now it is time.Please feel free to ask me any questions regarding my experience. Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? It has no call buttons for a nurse. I was put into one room and moved to another room down on the second floor. Also, Pompeii Surgical also provides financing with a down payment of $2,499. I booked my surgery and 2 weeks later was on the plane to San Diego. The needle that was inserted penetrated my vein. rhg123 Sent from my iPad Debra Swiszcz Things didn't get better during my stay. The alternative, of it being completely true and accurate, are obviously more scary, but just browsing through the multitude of threads in Self-Pay/Mexico, I am finding too many questions and red flags pipping up. Debra- I am so sorry to hear about your experience. .ipsLayout_sidebarright .most-popular .visely-recommendations-container > div > div {clear:left;} Perhaps they only had it scheduled as the band removal?\n\nYou get a cold-call from another competing company, who takes care of everything for you, and says that MBC, (their competitor), is not legit. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" justsillyme He never performed the gastric sleeve. She thought she go it in however 20 minutes later I look down and my hand was swollen 4x it\u0027s size with fluids. Christy suggested that I use a specific doctor because of his experience, since she did not think the other doctors had enough experience with revisions. k+=1}A.length=len;return A}}())} "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/210743-dsteimen/" Brandy Crawford "text": "While I generally avoid the whole \u0027devils advocate\u0027 stance, I have some concerns with this. They prey on desperate people who are really just trying to get their life to a healthy state. "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T00:28:54+0000", Research carefully what you are about to do with your body in Mexico. He is leaving a bad taste in my mouth and today is just adding to the pot.Ps my phone does not work in Mexico. I don't think there is a-nurses station on this floor. I really don\u0027t know what his problem is with me. Wow! "@type": "Organization", What about Tatiana? A difference of Night and Day from MBC.The moral of the story. \n\nIf your ordeal is legit, I am deeply sorry for what you have gone through. I contacted the doctor and Mexico Bariatrics. He claims a former employee tried to blackmail him, then offered some of his former patients $500 apiece to complain about him. }, Pompeii Surgical Center in Tijuana Mexico. We wanted to know what Dr. Almanza had to say. }, { \n", } else if (modifyClass === 'remove'){ \n\nI am a cynic by nature, but this sounds like either simple \u0027bad mouthing\u0027 of a competitor. What about Tatiana? If you don\u0027t ask you may fall victim to:Mexico Bariatric Centermexicobariatriccenter.comWeightLossMex.comSOURCiS, Inc., doing business as, Mexico Bariatric Center.Address: 705 E. Bidwell Suite 2-111 Folsom, CALast April my lapband of 5 years slipped and needed removal. { Just reading your post is making me want to go home! People eat less, and lose weight. It could have been made up by the patients, Dr. Almanza told us. ips.setSetting( 'totalWeightLost', jQuery.parseJSON('5722605') ); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/201220-madb/" !\" \n\nWhen I got to the part about Janese contacting you from A Lighter Me and their genuine concern and helpfulness. // Relocate search bar "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T00:43:58+0000", var ViselyConfig = {"homePage":[{"type":"MOST_POPULAR","title":"Most Popular In Store","count":1,"totalCount":4,"order":[{"type":"Image","enabled":true,"priority":0},{"type":"Name","enabled":true,"priority":1},{"type":"Price","enabled":true,"priority":2}],"enabled":true,"recommendedByVisely":true},{"type":"TRENDING_NOW","title":"Trending Now In Store","count":5,"totalCount":15,"order":[{"type":"Image","enabled":true,"priority":0},{"type":"Name","enabled":true,"priority":1},{"type":"Price","enabled":true,"priority":2}],"enabled":true},{"type":"NEW_ARRIVALS","title":"New Arrivals","count":5,"totalCount":15,"order":[{"type":"Image","enabled":true,"priority":0},{"type":"Name","enabled":true,"priority":1},{"type":"Price","enabled":true,"priority":2}],"enabled":true,"recommendedByVisely":true}]}; Legal Statement. "name": "Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery" @media only screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .visely-widget-container:before { content: 'large'; } } .cycle-2 img:nth-of-type(2) { -webkit-animation-delay: -6s; animation-delay: -6s; } Weight-loss surgery in Mexico has turned out to be a disaster for a Canadian woman who has been unable to get follow-up care at home. Yesterday he's ask me if I would like him to pick up omeprazol since he was going for other patients. It would only cost me $6,500. } "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414364", ;(function(e,t,n,r){e.fn.doubleTapToGo=function(r){if(! 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"image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-thumb-196595.jpg", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/137403-lynn2win/" I hear from Ronda the dietitian once every two weeks to make sure i stay on track Sandy the owner has called me as well as Dr. Ortiz himself. Market data provided by Factset. It's only a five minute drive. I hear from Ronda the dietitian once every two weeks to make sure i stay on track Sandy the owner has called me as well as Dr. Ortiz himself. "author": { "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-199797.png", var modifyClass = classModifiers[1]; He ask me to get some test done in the states to verify my concerns. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ3', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ3').addService(googletag.pubads()); It\u0027s only a five minute drive. The Dr. that performed my surgery was DR. Ramos Kelly ( I am not the first patient that he has done this too. .visely-widget-container { margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; background-color: #f3f6f6; text-align: center; } @media only screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .visely-widget-container { } } We all deserve the best medical care out there - period. .cycle-3 img:nth-of-type(3) { -webkit-animation-delay: -9s; animation-delay: -9s; } The cost of a Gastric Sleeve procedure starts from $4,745, whilst the national average price is approximately $5,480. I\u0027m in room 219 if you want to call me at the hotel.Warm regards,Debra SDesperate to have the revision that I went through hell, something I would never have accepted in the States. She then confirmed the rumors I heard about Mexico Bariatrics. // Hide post controls if empty The Mi hospital. Dr. Juan Lopez has over 20 years of experience in weight-loss surgery. "@type": "Comment", Our Bariatric Surgery Procedures Meet Our Surgeons At Obesity Control Center in Tijuana, Mexico, our surgeons are world leaders in the field of bariatric surgery. $('.ipsNavBar_primary > ul > li:has(ul)').doubleTapToGo(); \"Really\"Stressed and my whole self esteem deflated I just felt something was wrong. Dr. Almanza told us he's a credentialed surgeon, with a complication rate of less than two percent. Will do my weight taking on Wednesdayto see what I have lost. I would love to help anyone about to undergo a bariatric surgery in Mexico. I contacted MBC and spoke to the owner Ron. "I've been overweight since I was 16," Thomas told CBS News' Anna Werner. I\u0027m in Mexico right now waiting to be sleeved tomorrow. It's up to you, the patient, to verify the correct procedure is going to done. 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