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fbq('track', 'PageView', {"item_id":302210,"item_name":"Beware of Mexico Bariatric Center (MBC)","item_type":"topic","category_name":"Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery"} ); "@type": "Person", .visely-recommendations-container .complete { min-height: 400px; } ips.utils.cookie.set( 'topBarClosed', 'true', messageDate.toUTCString() ); refreshAds = function(refresh_slots) { ", I had to run and find someone to look at the IV in my hand. Hi! function viselyForumInit() { @keyframes fade3 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 35% {opacity: 1;} 40% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } mappingH1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [728, 90]).addSize([980, 690], [728, 90]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 50]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]).build(); T-minus three weeks and I hope to be on the other side of this (with minimal issues.) The cost of a Gastric Sleeve procedure starts from $4,745, whilst the national average price is approximately $5,480. I'm well traveled so once I was at the hotel I was pretty much on my own. \n\nYou speak of MBC as if they are a fly by night illegitimate operation. I was shit out of luck.My story got out to others by an x-employee of Mexico Bariatrics Janice from A LIGHTER ME called me and asked me about what had happened with my surgery. He is leaving a bad taste in my mouth and today is just adding to the pot. I trusted her and the company and went ahead to schedule a lapband removal and a gastric sleeve. Please forgive me if this comes out wrong, which it surely will..\n\nYou are a new member, signed up, and immediately made two identical posts in two separate forums about your ordeal. "author": { "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T01:50:24+0000", 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. I can only believe and prayGod will be there for me, for us all. I finally got this email telling me to stop eating. What was wrong with me? The cost of our self-pay weight loss surgery Mexico package includes: We have processes and we don't jump steps. Finally they called a surgery nurse to put the Iv into my hand. }, I was up early and walked a total of 5 miles. .visely-recommendations-container,.visely-recommendations-title{-webkit-transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;-moz-transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;-o-transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;opacity:0}.visely-recommendations-container{width:100%;max-width:100%;float:left;transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out}.visely-recommendations-title{padding: 10px 0;transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;clear:both;text-align:center}.visely-widget-container .visely-widget-wrapper{position:relative}div.next-arrow,div.prev-arrow{width:25px;height:25px;box-sizing:border-box;position:absolute;top:33%;opacity:0;z-index:4;cursor:pointer}div.next-arrow.complete,div.prev-arrow.complete{-webkit-transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;-moz-transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;-o-transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;opacity:1}div.prev-arrow{left:-15px}div.next-arrow{right:-15px} I didn't have change and I gave him a twenty. I was up early and walked a total of 5 miles. 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. It is now two months later and I have lost about 10 pounds. { 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. ips.setSetting( 'shopifyUrl', jQuery.parseJSON('"https:\/\/store.bariatricpal.com"') ); mappingT1P1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [468, 60]).addSize([980, 690], [468, 60]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 100]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 100]).build(); "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T00:16:29+0000", I beg you. .cycle-3 img:nth-of-type(2) { -webkit-animation-delay: -6s; animation-delay: -6s; } memberID: 0, Hello, My name is Debra Steimen. ", { 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. }, ips.setSetting( 'bypass_profanity', jQuery.parseJSON('0') ); }, "@type": "Comment", My VSG is March 3rd. "item": { The care and concern from the staff at A lighter me has been wonderful. I was put into one room and moved to another room down on the second floor. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/208877-jmcp/" "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" It would only cost me $6,500. Also is doctor Kelly really coming or do We need to figure out another way for me to get note. \nI\u0027m so glad you are sharing your experience on here. { "author": { As I read your story I could feel my anxiety build"what the hell am I thinking" "that could happen to me" "am I crazy?!". "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" var classModifiers = classContent.split(' '); Victor told me that Daniel should have contacted me with the information. Our packages cost much lower than in New Zealand and Australia as well. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", "interactionType": "http://schema.org/ViewAction", I finally got this email telling me to stop eating. }, Or did you just sign them? 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. 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. "author": { i asked if there were any potential side effects of the surgery he said only weightloss UhhhMMMMM yeah right. }, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums, By How do you answer this question, Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first. "text": "How do they explain your incisions? (function(w,d,t,r,u){var f,n,i;w[u]=w[u]||[],f=function(){var o={ti:"5174920"};o.q=w[u],w[u]=new UET(o),w[u].push("pageLoad")},n=d.createElement(t),n.src=r,n.async=1,n.onload=n.onreadystatechange=function(){var s=this.readyState;s&&s!=="loaded"&&s!=="complete"||(f(),n.onload=n.onreadystatechange=null)},i=d.getElementsByTagName(t)[0],i.parentNode.insertBefore(n,i)})(window,document,"script","//bat.bing.com/bat.js","uetq"); But we also found two families who say their loved ones died after surgeries by Dr. Almanza. 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. I hope things are going well for you now. (function(){if(typeof window.CustomEvent==="function")return!1;function CustomEvent(event,params){params=params||{bubbles:!1,cancelable:!1,detail:undefined};var evt=document.createEvent('CustomEvent');evt.initCustomEvent(event,params.bubbles,params.cancelable,params.detail);return evt} You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/contact/" He told Werner there was a campaign in opposition of me to take away my prestige. }); "author": { He claims a former employee tried to blackmail him, then offered some of his former patients $500 apiece to complain about him. }, No note, not what time I should be ready in the morning to leave for the airport. 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. People are all very nice here but I'm still a little confused about my room. Bariatric Surgical Pharmacy. $99 for entire year supply of "1 per Day!" "author": { { "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/210743-dsteimen/" I was up early and walked a total of 5 miles. It would only cost me $6,500. "@type": "Person", .visely-pagination ul { width: 100%; display: table; table-layout: fixed; background-color: #e3e3e3; margin: 0; padding: 0; } .visely-widget-container.hidden { visibility: hidden; display: flex; } .hidden.visely-pagination button { margin: 0; padding: 0;} "author": { Finally someone ran upstairs to get a nurse. They have state of the art facilities, and the safety and most efficient techniques in the industry. I finally got this email telling me to stop eating. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414350", --> } Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Pompeii Surgical Center in Tijuana Mexico. I finally got this email telling me to stop eating. " I don't think there is a-nurses station on this floor. "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T00:35:18+0000", googletag.enableServices(); if(arguments.length>2){T=arguments[2]}} "text": "Thank you for sharing your story. "@type": "Person", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/", 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. ;(function(e,t,n,r){e.fn.doubleTapToGo=function(r){if(! But it can cost up to $20,000 in the U.S. and Thomas' work insurance didn't cover it. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/196595-nolagirl/" Even the Marriott staff have contact with them and can get ahold of either of them when needed. "dateCreated": "2014-03-26T23:21:18+0000", I told him he owed me five dollars back. The care and concern from the staff at A lighter me has been wonderful. I cannot stress enough the safest course of action is not to travel to Mexico for these procedures. Love to hear this.very encouraging! Go Light Bariatrics, located in Diego Rivera, Tijuana, Mexico offers patients Gastric Sleeve procedures among its total of 3 available procedures, across 1 different specialties. Started Yesterday at 08:36 PM, By It could have been made up by the patients, Dr. Almanza told us. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", "@type": "Person", This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Even the Marriott staff have contact with them and can get ahold of either of them when needed. 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. "name": "mmhutch", During 2018-2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified a multi-state outbreak of VIM-CRPA, with the majority of patients all undergoing weight loss surgery at the same Tijuana clinic. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414333", Another doctor named in that lawsuit told CBS News having it in Mexico was a good thing because people are desperate and often can't afford it in the U.S. First published on May 23, 2018 / 7:41 AM. .visely-pagination ul li a { display: block; min-height: 3px; height: 3px; } No note, not what time I should be ready in the morning to leave for the airport. Sandy contact me herself and listened to my story. "dateCreated": "2014-03-26T18:20:12+0000", setTimeout( function() { Also, Pompeii Surgical also provides financing with a down payment of $2,499. cookie_ssl: true, He made me feel uneasy. "dateCreated": "2014-03-26T21:02:56+0000", "@type": "Person", { Can you please find out what time Victor will pick me up at the hotel? "author": { (At the facility, not what the US company\u0027s paperwork says). He never performed the gastric sleeve. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", }, Family shares a warning with ABC15 after losing daughter after weight loss surgery in Mexico. { ceri84, December 2, 2022 I really don\u0027t know what his problem is with me. I'm really getting worried about the safety. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. "interactionType": "http://schema.org/FollowAction", Hello,My name is Debra Steimen.It has taken me several months to recover from my mexico bariatric experience to talk on these forums. I told her my story and she was dumbfounded. She thought she go it in however 20 minutes later I look down and my hand was swollen 4x it's size with fluids. 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. When I got to the part about Janese contacting you from A Lighter Me and their genuine concern and helpfulness. { I am a cynic by nature, but this sounds like either simple 'bad mouthing' of a competitor. .cycle-3 img:nth-of-type(1) { -webkit-animation-delay: -3s; animation-delay: -3s; } // END Widgets configuration, By Some how I knew he would not give me the money back. Nakashimas warning is similar to the one found on the CDCs Medical Tourism page, where the agency lists communication issues, counterfeit medications, antibiotic-resistant infections and flying too soon after a procedure as potential risks you may encounter. "text": "While I generally avoid the whole \u0027devils advocate\u0027 stance, I have some concerns with this. "name": "NewBeginning2014", Janice reached out to her boss and owner of A Lighter Me, Sandy Johnston. 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. In Mexico I guess I just expected this was normal. I told him he owed me five dollars back. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/201220-madb/" }, Started 14 hours ago, By Dr. ", GreenTealael, July 24, 2018 He says he hasn't seen death certificates to prove they died from his surgeries. I really don't understand why Daniel couldn't run the note over this afternoon to make sure it was in my hands. }, "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3413928", if(typeof(refresh_slots) == "undefined") { Is there anything you recommend me asking about? .visely-recommendations-container .product__prices div.price-container span:nth-child(2):not(:only-child) { color: #e36fab;font-weight: 600;font-size: 13px;margin-left: 5px;line-height: 13px; text-decoration: line-through !important; } Mexico Bariatric Center Deaths and Complication Rates 2021 Mexico Bariatric Center has led the medical tourism industry since 2012. It is now two months later and I have lost about 10 pounds. All rights reserved. So how did he remove the lap band? Obesity Control Centre (OCC) is one of the world's leading facility for weight loss surgery, having performed over 20,000 weight loss procedures. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/210743-dsteimen/" The Dr. that preformed my surgery was DR. RAMOS KELLY- Contracted with Mexico Bariatrics a company that is not reputable in any way. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? The Mi hospital. I still needed help to keep the weight off. ( I am not the first patient that he has done this too.) The life-threatening disease is considered to increase the death rate caused by cardiovascular diseases by at least 4 times and cancer 2 times. } Download BariatricPal for your Android Device. }, "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-thumb-207322.jpg", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/137403-lynn2win/" .visely-recommendation-item { background-color: #ffffff; margin: 7px; position: relative; display: inline-block; border-radius: 5px; box-shadow: 0 2px 2px rgba(11, 25, 28, 0.1); } Bandedbut "name": "Beware of Mexico Bariatric Center (MBC)", Janice reached out to her boss and owner of A Lighter Me, Sandy Johnston. "name": "elenasal", mapProvider: 'none', I had to run and find someone to look at the IV in my hand. "@type": "Comment", NikkiRose89 44, 45, 46 It even forms part of the management algorithm in the latest guidelines and algorithms of the most . googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Header_845x60_HT1', [845, 60], 'div-gpt-ad-HT1').addService(googletag.pubads()); No note, not what time I should be ready in the morning to leave for the airport. // Make hover navigation work with touch devices googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(); googletag.pubads().refresh(refresh_slots); No response. I told him he owed me five dollars back. I was undressing when a staff member came in and told me I needed to be moved. "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T00:42:41+0000", 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. I\u0027m sorry you went through all of that. var className = classModifiers[0]; "author": { } It's up to you, the patient, to verify the correct procedure is going to done. @media only screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .visely-widget-container:before { content: 'large'; } } Hiatal Hernia repair is $5,000. $(targetElement).addClass(className); Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. I trusted her and the company and went ahead to schedule a lapband removal and a gastric sleeve. "@type": "Comment", "interactionType": "http://schema.org/CommentAction", Four people from Arizona are suing three doctors in Mexico who performed surgeries as well as companies in the U.S., which they claim arranged for those surgeries and referred the patients to those doctors. Mexico Bariatric Center provides affordable all-inclusive weight loss surgery packages in Tijuana,. { CustomEvent.prototype=window.Event.prototype;window.CustomEvent=CustomEvent})();if(!Array.from){Array.from=(function(){var toStr=Object.prototype.toString;var isCallable=function(fn){return typeof fn==='function'||toStr.call(fn)==='[object Function]'};var toInteger=function(value){var number=Number(value);if(isNaN(number)){return 0} (At the facility, not what the US company's paperwork says). fbq('init', '1518864288430229'); 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. The [.] I\u0027m also happy to hear that you are now doing well and losing weight. cookie_path: "/", It can put you at risk for cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes and early death," said Ibele. Finally someone ran upstairs to get a nurse. This Mexican weight loss surgery center exclusively focuses on gastric surgery and other weight management solutions Can you please find out what time Victor will pick me up at the hotel? I was a little confused but I was trying to go with the flow until I realized my hand had swollen up three times it size. With that said. in Food and Nutrition, By through your throat? "@type": "ListItem", "logo": "https://r.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2018_10/logo.png.13014fc8659df17527ebe62b18103bd0.png", I really don\u0027t understand why Daniel couldn\u0027t run the note over this afternoon to make sure it was in my hands. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/207322-elenasal/" Dr Ponce is doing my surgery at int hospital. { All of the surgeries are done well before this, he told us. \n\nI am a cynic by nature, but this sounds like either simple \u0027bad mouthing\u0027 of a competitor. } "text": "Seems fishy. @media only screen and (max-width: 383px) {} 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. Contact Address: Diego Rivera 2550, Zona Rio Urbana, Tijuana B.C. The care and concern from the staff at A lighter me has been wonderful. I really don't know what his problem is with me. If he handed it back to me I probably would have told him to keep it but since he didn't bring it up again. Additional Analysis Near misses or sentinel events that occurred within the facility: Less than 1%. They prey on desperate people who are really just trying to get their life to a healthy state. I contacted the doctor and Mexico Bariatrics. var relocateSearch = function(){ if (detectDevice() > 25){ $("#elSearch").prependTo(".ipsfocus-search"); } else { $("#elSearch").prependTo(".mobile-search"); } } "@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. Were the surgeries done correctly?" I just though wow he thinks he deserves at 35% tip. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414354", Is the second time around ever more successful and why? "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T00:30:45+0000", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414195", }, Christy was very believable and seemed very concern with my welfare. You didnt have any incisions?????? var mappingH1; I was shit out of luck.My story got out to others by an x-employee of Mexico Bariatrics Janice from A LIGHTER ME called me and asked me about what had happened with my surgery. According to a large study conducted in the United States, 14% of bariatric surgeries have a mortality rate (death rate). Dr Ponce is doing my surgery at int hospital. It's Melissa from TN. "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T01:49:25+0000", Bariatric Surgery 4.9 / 5 (1408 Reviews) Obesity Control Center Leona Vicario 1510 Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, BC 22010 Mexico 1 866-893-8005 Locations (1) www.obesitycontrolcenter.com About Reviews Locations May 28, 2016 All of the staff at OCC have been wonderful. See How It Works. in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums, By It is tough to hear the bad stories but those stories need to be told and need to be taken into consideration when making such an important decision. With that said. Home . Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala is one of the oldest operating bariatric surgeons specializing in medical tourism. Email: maddieschaefer6@gmail.com. Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? ] It has taken me several months to recover from my mexico bariatric expereince to talk on these forums. People are all very nice here but I\u0027m still a little confused about my room. ips.setSetting( 'emoji_style', jQuery.parseJSON('"native"') ); "@type": "DiscussionForumPosting", Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Started Yesterday at 10:34 PM, By I had incision because Dr. KELLY removed the lapband. I was being registered by a Mexico bariatric center assistant that seemed very shady. $(document).ready(function(){ I didn\u0027t have change and I gave him a twenty. Janice reached out to her boss and owner of A Lighter Me, Sandy Johnston. } else { Mexico Bariatric Center (MBC) is the premier choice for Reinforced Gastric Sleeve Surgery, which can save you up to 75%* on affordable, all-inclusive packages with fair and transparent pricing. It is now 7:55 and I haven't heard anything from anyone. ips.setSetting( 'emoji_shortcodes', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); { Weight loss surgery can cost $10-20,000. Gastric bypass procedures, also known as . I contacted MBC and spoke to the owner Ron. Will do my weight taking on Wednesdayto see what I have lost. 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. "inLanguage": [ I'm also happy to hear that you are now doing well and losing weight. //googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/H1_Header', [[728, 90], [320, 50]], 'div-gpt-ad-1486151375290-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); dsteimen, March 26, 2014 in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery. "@context": "http://schema.org", My Surgery was scheduled a few weeks later. { .cycle-2 img:nth-of-type(1) { -webkit-animation-delay: -3s; animation-delay: -3s; } "@type": "Comment", \n\nYou were emailing MBCs rep in the US? I was then escorted down to a different floor in a room with no nursing attendant and no other patients. } else { It is now two months later and I have lost about 10 pounds. I went through Mexico baratric centre with Cindy. googletag.cmd.push(function() { var len=toLength(items.length);var A=isCallable(C)?Object(new C(len)):new Array(len);var k=0;var kValue;while(k

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