It\u0027s only a five minute drive. __attentive_domain="bariatricpal.attn.tv",function(){window.__attentive={invoked:!1,show:function(){this.invoked=!0}};var t=!1,e=function(){if(document.readyState&&!/loaded|complete/.test(document.readyState))return void setTimeout(e,10);if(!t)return t=!0,void setTimeout(e,50);var n=document.createElement("script");n.setAttribute("async","true"),n.type="text/javascript",n.src="https://cdn.attn.tv/loader.js",((document.getElementsByTagName("head")||[null])[0]||document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0].parentNode).appendChild(n)};if(document.readyState && /loaded|complete/.test(document.readyState))e();else window.addEventListener?window.addEventListener("load",e,!1):window.attachEvent("onload",e)}(),window.__attentive.show(); 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. 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. "@type": "Comment", Dr. Mario Almanza and CBS News' Anna Werner inside Almanza's surgery center in Tijuana, Mexico. May 23, 2018 / 7:41 AM }, Werner asked. 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. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414350", From that point on, I knew I had made the right choice. The owner Ron at MBC was the webmaster for a Lighterme and had no experience. "interactionType": "http://schema.org/ViewAction", "@type": "Language", If your ordeal is legit, I am deeply sorry for what you have gone through. She was so nice. )Please if you have questions contact me. 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"url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414348", 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." links_external: true, Email: maddieschaefer6@gmail.com. in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By I was put into one room and moved to another room down on the second floor. He himself performed the gastric sleeve. I didn't have change and I gave him a twenty. "text": "Gain I had the 5 incisions. Doug Taylor said. The needle that was inserted penetrated my vein. The Mi hospital. Bariatric Multivitamins! "@type": "InteractionCounter", Wrong procedures are common enough in the US, you\u0027re using an intermediary to pass along info to a foreign healthcare system. "@type": "Person", I trusted her and the company and went ahead to schedule a lapband removal and a gastric sleeve. Can you please find out what time Victor will pick me up at the hotel? "@type": "Person", "So we were comfortable in the fact with what we knew. I trusted her and the company and went ahead to schedule a lapband removal and a gastric sleeve. I was up early and walked a total of 5 miles. "alternateName": "en-US" "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/209334-cowgirlup1379/" var modifyClass = classModifiers[1]; // Make hover navigation work with touch devices { I was **** out of luck. FAMILY OF NORTH CAROLINA FATHER KILLED BY WAVE IN 'FREAK ACCIDENT' TO DONATE HIS ORGANS. It would only cost me $6,500. window.addEventListener('load', function() {viselyForumInit();}); I was then escorted down to a different floor in a room with no nursing attendant and no other patients. "@context": "http://schema.org", }); { I'm super nervous and have been having doubts all day. 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. I told her my story and she was dumbfounded. No response. omrhsn, February 16 "@type": "ListItem", I was up early and walked a total of 5 miles. By It has no call buttons for a nurse. Some how I knew he would not give me the money back. Also is doctor Kelly really coming or do We need to figure out another way for me to get note. }, I don't think there is a-nurses station on this floor. I was starving. "discussionUrl": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/", --> I really don\u0027t understand why Daniel couldn\u0027t run the note over this afternoon to make sure it was in my hands. If you don't ask you may fall victim to Bariatric Surgery | WeightLossMex.com WeightLossMex.com/bariatric-surgery Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico - Mexico Bariatric Center www.mexicobariatriccenter.com www.mexicobariatriccenter.com/contact SOURCiS, Inc., doing business as, Mexico Bariatric Center. n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; .visely-recommendation-item a, .visely-recommendation-item a:hover { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; opacity: 1; } Our surgery packages include hospital fees, surgeon fees, pre-op exams, post-op leak test and round-trip ground transportation. Started Yesterday at 10:34 PM, By }, var classContent = $(this).attr('data-class'); Remember that MBC, (like ALL of the companies out there), are there to recruit you, and farm you out to whichever city and Dr meets your needs. Finally they called a surgery nurse to put the Iv into my hand. I really don't know what his problem is with me. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-thumb-207322.jpg", I'm in room 219 if you want to call me at the hotel. .cycle-3 img {-webkit-animation-duration: 9s; animation-duration: 9s; -webkit-animation-name: fade3; animation-name: fade3; } "address": { "interactionStatistic": [ You didnt have any incisions?????? The [.] "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "We found out about this place and we just said, let's go for it!" You can lose about 60 to 70 percent of your excess weight. My trade with you was amazing, and everything was so perfect. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/210743-dsteimen/" Can you please find out what time Victor will pick me up at the hotel? It is now two months later and I have lost about 10 pounds. }, 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. Then she found an online company, Weight Loss Agents, offering to help people get the procedure in Tijuana for $5,000, with a doctor named Mario Almanza. I told him he owed me five dollars back. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", When I got to the part about Janese contacting you from A Lighter Me and their genuine concern and helpfulness. .visely-widget-container.hidden { visibility: hidden; display: flex; } .hidden.visely-pagination button { margin: 0; padding: 0;} Bariiime, Yesterday at 12:22 AM "I was scared to death," she said. I arrived in San Diego and was taken to a little hospital. in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums, By The owner Ron at MBC was the webmaster for a Lighterme and had no experience. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? mappingH1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [728, 90]).addSize([980, 690], [728, 90]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 50]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]).build(); She was so nice. Market data provided by Factset. $('.top-bar').hide(); It can put you at risk for cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes and early death," said Ibele. Bariatric Center: Renew Bariatrics | Prices: From $4,399 for Gastric Sleeve Surgery 3. I told him he owed me five dollars back. var CKEDITOR_BASEPATH = '//www.bariatricpal.com/applications/core/interface/ckeditor/ckeditor/'; Complication rates for all surgeons (all-time): 0.4% - 0.8%. A difference of Night and Day from MBC.The moral of the story. 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. "text": "Thank you for sharing your story. It's easy! var ipsDebug = false; I was undressing when a staff member came in and told me I needed to be moved. 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. "@id": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/486-mexico-self-pay-weight-loss-surgery/", They both had the surgery after doctors in the U.S. told Joy she wasn't heavy enough to qualify. \n\nYou were emailing MBCs rep in the US? I paced myself and did it in intervals. A recent lawsuit claims some Americans were lured to Mexico for weight-loss surgeries that turned out to be dangerous or even life-threatening. 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. My Surgery was scheduled a few weeks later. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", } } I cannot stress enough the safest course of action is not to travel to Mexico for these procedures. Christy was very believable and seemed very concern with my welfare. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414114", MBC was only in business for a few months at the time of my surgery. I just though wow he thinks he deserves at 35% tip. Mexico Bariatric Center provides affordable all-inclusive weight loss surgery packages in Tijuana,. I was put into one room and moved to another room down on the second floor. What and who did what procedure on you? 2201 Phone: 619-874-9663 Fax: 866-409-5397 Website: pompeiisurgical.com 0 Never schedule surgery from somebody on facebook or discussion forums. @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {} "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/196595-nolagirl/" "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/J_member_208877.png", Obesity Control Centre (OCC) is one of the world's leading facility for weight loss surgery, having performed over 20,000 weight loss procedures. ips.setSetting( 'ipb_url_filter_option', jQuery.parseJSON('"none"') ); While I generally avoid the whole 'devils advocate' stance, I have some concerns with this. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414443", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", 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 really think this whole thing is being blown out of proportion. mapProvider: 'none', var ViselyPage = 'index'; I'm also happy to hear that you are now doing well and losing weight. He never performed the gastric sleeve. It's a really good thing Im very independent and smart enough to reach out to you early enough so you can help with some answers. googletag.cmd.push(function() { I'm well traveled so once I was at the hotel I was pretty much on my own. A Utah resident who recently traveled to Mexico for weight-loss surgery died, according to the state's health department, and also tested positive for an antibiotic-resistant bacteria, like. You didnt have any incisions?????? Again, thank you for sharing - God bless. What was wrong with me? Wishing you continued healing and success. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" I was being registered by a Mexico bariatric center assistant that seemed very shady. "@type": "Comment", "@context": "http://www.schema.org", }, ( I am not the first patient that he has done this too.) It would only cost me $6,500. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S4', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S4').addService(googletag.pubads()); 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. Janice reached out to her boss and owner of A Lighter Me, Sandy Johnston. .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} "name": "Beware of Mexico Bariatric Center (MBC)", No response. Weight loss surgery can cost $10-20,000. It's a third of that in Mexico. Six days after surgery, back in the U.S., Thomas wound up in an emergency room where doctors found she had a hole a leak in her gastric sleeve, and a life-threatening infection. "pageEnd": 4, "author": { "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-thumb-196595.jpg", I.asked how much was it and he told me around $15.00. 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. "@type": "Person", Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. (At the facility, not what the US company's paperwork says). He ask me to get some test done in the states to verify my concerns. I was undressing when a staff member came in and told me I needed to be moved. } "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/L_member_137403.png", "I've been overweight since I was 16," Thomas told CBS News' Anna Werner. googletag.cmd.push(function() { Download BariatricPal for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch! .visely-recommendations-container .complete { min-height: 400px; } ips.setSetting( 'totalWeightLost', jQuery.parseJSON('5722605') ); Remember that MBC, (like ALL of the companies out there), are there to recruit you, and farm you out to whichever city and Dr meets your needs. It could have been made up by the patients, Dr. Almanza told us. .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); } 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. $(targetElement).removeClass(className); I was up early and walked a total of 5 miles. I arrived in San Diego and was taken to a little hospital. Allie Cat, February 7 \n\nWere the forms you signed translated, or did you have someone there to translate them for you? I finally got this email telling me to stop eating. ips.utils.cookie.set( 'topBarClosed', 'true', messageDate.toUTCString() ); "author": { "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/C_member_209334.png", , Werner asked well traveled so once I was undressing when a staff member came in and me... 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