A recent lawsuit claims some Americans were lured to Mexico for weight-loss surgeries that turned out to be dangerous or even life-threatening. @keyframes fade3 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 35% {opacity: 1;} 40% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } The Dr. that preformed my surgery was DR. RAMOS KELLY- Contracted with Mexico Bariatrics a company that is not reputable in any way. var mappingT1P1; It\u0027s a really good thing Im very independent and smart enough to reach out to you early enough so you can help with some answers. T-minus three weeks and I hope to be on the other side of this (with minimal issues.) No note, not what time I should be ready in the morning to leave for the airport. I\u0027m also happy to hear that you are now doing well and losing weight. var targetElement = 'html'; Thomas did not sue Dr. Almanza but four Arizona residents have now filed a class-action lawsuit against Dr. Almanza, two other Mexico-based doctors and associated U.S. companies, accusing them of fraud, and saying they concealed "the risks and dangers associated with having bariatric surgeries done in Tijuana." I arrived in San Diego and was taken to a little hospital. Just reading your post is making me want to go home! I paced myself and did it in intervals. By My VSG is March 3rd. ips.setSetting( 'emoji_cache', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); I contacted the doctor and Mexico Bariatrics. GreenTealael, July 24, 2018 I'm also happy to hear that you are now doing well and losing weight. But it can cost up to $20,000 in the U.S. and Thomas' work insurance didn't cover it. sorry this happened to you but glad you got it right in the end, Sorry to hear that happen to youdid you come on here to research about that companyits sad ppl prey upon others. It\u0027s up to you, the patient, to verify the correct procedure is going to done. She then confirmed the rumors I heard about Mexico Bariatrics. Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW! All rights reserved. I rushed out into the hall asking for help by anyone that I thought could understand english. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" Hiatal Hernia repair is $5,000. I was undressing when a staff member came in and told me I needed to be moved. // Relocate search bar "@type": "ContactPage", Dr. Ariel Ortiz Dr. Arturo Martinez Market data provided by Factset. I finally got this email telling me to stop eating. When you choose Tijuana Bariatric Center, you will have access to our preferred surgeon, Dr. Fernando Garcia Govia and staff. var ViselyPage = 'index'; I was in that room for a day and a half before they moved me into a real room.4/12/13to christyHello Christy,I hope you had a nice day. i asked if there were any potential side effects of the surgery he said only weightloss UhhhMMMMM yeah right. "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T00:35:18+0000", Please forgive me if this comes out wrong, which it surely will.. You are a new member, signed up, and immediately made two identical posts in two separate forums about your ordeal. Finally someone ran upstairs to get a nurse. A Utah resident who recently traveled to Mexico for weight-loss surgery died, according to the states health department, and also tested positive for an antibiotic-resistant bacteria, like seven other residents who sought the procedure at the same Tijuana clinic. Research carefully what you are about to do with your body in Mexico. The [.] \n\nIf your ordeal is legit, I am deeply sorry for what you have gone through. Enter their last name below to start! "name": "Jmcp", { 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. People eat less, and lose weight. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3413928", 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. Were the surgeries done correctly?" "text": "Sorry to hear that happen to youdid you come on here to research about that companyits sad ppl prey upon others", What was wrong with me?Several months after the surgery I gained 20 lbs. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" .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 { } } Protein shakes make me nauseous and that's wreaking havoc on my skin, I'm starting to regret surgery a little bit. Started 20 hours ago, By "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" analyticsProvider: "ga", 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. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" It has no call buttons for a nurse. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/J_member_208877.png", What was wrong with me? mapProvider: 'none', ShoppGirl } "addressLocality": null, ;(function(e,t,n,r){e.fn.doubleTapToGo=function(r){if(! "headline": "Beware of Mexico Bariatric Center (MBC)", } ips.utils.cookie.set( 'topBarClosed', 'true', messageDate.toUTCString() ); It has no call buttons for a nurse. / CBS News. .visely-recommendations-container .product__prices { padding-bottom: 10px; } Dr Ortiz performed my surgery the day before yours. I'm really getting worried about the safety. Christy told me that the owner was in business for years leading me to believe that the company was in business for years. \nI\u0027m so glad you are sharing your experience on here. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/137403-lynn2win/" It\u0027s only a five minute drive. .ipsLayout_sidebarright .most-popular .visely-recommendations-container > div > div {clear:left;} So far, I felt it in my clothesso far, and I lost my taste bud. 44, 45, 46 It even forms part of the management algorithm in the latest guidelines and algorithms of the most . googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ2', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ2').addService(googletag.pubads()); My Surgery was scheduled a few weeks later. Christy told me that the owner was in business for years leading me to believe that the company was in business for years. 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. i asked if there were any potential side effects of the surgery he said only weightloss UhhhMMMMM yeah right. While I generally avoid the whole 'devils advocate' stance, I have some concerns with this. I\u0027m really getting worried about the safety.Sent from my iPad Debra SwiszczThings didn\u0027t get better during my stay. It says safe treatment is its "paramount goal" for customers and it warns patients of possible risks. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414252", No note, not what time I should be ready in the morning to leave for the airport. Mexico Bariatric Center has no deaths from surgery. He ask me to get some test done in the states to verify my concerns. The #1 Ranked Bariatric Surgical Group in Tijuana Mexico. "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. .visely-pagination button.active { background-color:#4c4c4c; } ips.setSetting( 'bypass_profanity', jQuery.parseJSON('0') ); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414441", "@type": "Person", I had the gastric Sleeves, done on Wednesday the 15th,2023. Some how I knew he would not give me the money back. .visely-recommendation-item .product__image img:nth-of-type(1) {display:block; position:relative; top:0 !important; } MBC has award-winning patient coordinators, a surgeon liaison, and a certified nutritionist to guide you through your experience. People are all very nice here but I'm still a little confused about my room. "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "dateCreated": "2014-03-26T23:21:18+0000", { cachedDevice = newDevice; }, I contacted MBC and spoke to the owner Ron. var targetElement = classModifiers[2]; Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "position": 2, } else { I have done a lot of research for over a year and am going through Mexico Bariatric Center - going to Mi Doctor Hospital - having surgery with the team of Dr Cabrera and Dr Valenzuela. It\u0027s Melissa from TN. 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. 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. Started Yesterday at 06:58 PM, By Before undergoing weight-loss surgery, considering the skillsets of the surgeons and the entire team should be your top concern. ips.setSetting( 'url_filter_any_action', jQuery.parseJSON('"allow"') ); It is now two months later and I have lost about 10 pounds. Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? { "@type": "Person", "@type": "Comment", "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T00:16:29+0000", "address": { Wrong procedures are common enough in the US, you're using an intermediary to pass along info to a foreign healthcare system. I really don't understand why Daniel couldn't run the note over this afternoon to make sure it was in my hands. What they didn't know? "text": "Thank you for sharing your story. You can lose about 60 to 70 percent of your excess weight. I\u0027m in Mexico right now waiting to be sleeved tomorrow. "I was scared to death," she said. "author": { Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. I don't think there is a-nurses station on this floor. "text": "While I generally avoid the whole \u0027devils advocate\u0027 stance, I have some concerns with this. (At the facility, not what the US company\u0027s paperwork says). All of the surgeries are done well before this, he told us. Additional Analysis Near misses or sentinel events that occurred within the facility: Less than 1%. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Header_900x50_U1', [900, 50], 'div-gpt-ad-U1').addService(googletag.pubads()); document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('viselyWidgetInit', {detail: { widgetType: 'TRENDING_NOW' }})); Janice reached out to her boss and owner of A Lighter Me, Sandy Johnston. I'm really getting worried about the safety.Sent from my iPad Debra SwiszczThings didn't get better during my stay. Dr Ponce is doing my surgery at int hospital. .visely-recommendation-item .badge--sale {margin: 5px; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 5px; display: block; font-size: 13px; padding: 1px 4px; position: absolute; right: 0; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; top: 0; min-width: 55px; width:auto; z-index: 3; height: 35px; line-height: 35px;background-color: #e36fab; } }, I felt fine after the surgery and could eat just about anything I wanted. The bacteriacan acquire resistance genes from other bacteria and cause antibiotic-resistant infections that are currently rare in the U.S. ips.setSetting( 'emoji_shortcodes', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); My story got out to others by an x-employee of Mexico Bariatrics Janice from A LIGHTER ME c called me and asked me about what had happened with my surgery. And what about Diana Thomas? I.asked how much was it and he told me around $15.00. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414114", 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. Affordable Bariatric Surgery *packages start at $3,999 Jet Medical Tourism is a leader in scheduling superior-quality bariatric surgery for patients from the United States, Canada and other parts of the world. "interactionType": "http://schema.org/FollowAction", 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); }; }; in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A, By My trade with you was amazing, and everything was so perfect. }, I want him stopped, because it's not just me.". 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. I arrived in San Diego and was taken to a little hospital. { "dateCreated": "2014-03-26T18:20:12+0000", How did you lose so much weight? \"Really\"Stressed and my whole self esteem deflated I just felt something was wrong. Gastric sleeve surgery has been performed in Mexico Bariatric Center for well over ten years, amounting to exceptional expertise. { } through your throat? "My work is -- is professional," Dr. Almanza said. "name": "MadB", memberID: 0, ] A difference of Night and Day from MBC.The moral of the story. 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. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S4', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S4').addService(googletag.pubads()); After being register I was moved to a normal hospital room. I had to run and find someone to look at the IV in my hand. "interactionStatistic": [ A woman in Arizona has died after having gastric bypass surgery done in Mexico, according to her parents. n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; }); Sent from my iPad Debra Swiszcz Things didn't get better during my stay. 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. Family shares a warning with ABC15 after losing daughter after weight loss surgery in Mexico. I told him of my concerns. "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T01:49:25+0000", "@type": "Person", 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. in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By Werner asked. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414443", The patients were infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria (VIM-CRPA), and while seven recovered, the most recent did not. 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