"text": "Sorry to hear that happen to youdid you come on here to research about that companyits sad ppl prey upon others", "name": "English (USA)", $(".cPost .ipsReact .ipsReact_blurb.ipsHide:only-child").closest('.ipsItemControls').addClass('iIC-no-react'); } I contacted the doctor and Mexico Bariatrics. Many patients reported infections at surgical incision sites. See How It Works. "author": { "@type": "Person", \nI\u0027m so glad you are sharing your experience on here. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", Our packages cost much lower than in New Zealand and Australia as well. Can you please find out what time Victor will pick me up at the hotel? chiquitatummy, April 17, 2021 Mexico Bariatric Center is a United States based company with over 10+ years in the Medical Tourism and Bariatric industry. in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A, By I\u0027m super nervous and have been having doubts all day. Wrong procedures are common enough in the US, you\u0027re using an intermediary to pass along info to a foreign healthcare system. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", No response. $(targetElement).addClass(className); I.asked how much was it and he told me around $15.00. }); I was up early and walked a total of 5 miles. I\u0027m sorry you went through all of that. People are all very nice here but I'm still a little confused about my room. 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The owner Ron at MBC was the webmaster for a Lighterme and had no experience. .complete .visely-recommendations-container, .visely-recommendations-title.complete { opacity: 1; } What was wrong with me?Several months after the surgery I gained 20 lbs. Again out of my pocket $3000.00 later I was told by my doctor her in the states the procedure was not done.Mexico Bariatrics washed their hand of me. He ask me to get some test done in the states to verify my concerns. Go now! 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. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/199797-mmhutch/" I am so thirsty but water makes me nauseous. } @-webkit-keyframes fade2 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 55% {opacity: 1;} 60% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } FINGERS CROSSED FOR AN APRIL SURGERY DATE!! 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. I was put into one room and moved to another room down on the second floor. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/137403-lynn2win/" "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", Finally someone ran upstairs to get a nurse. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414333", Debra Swiszcz 4/9/13 to cindy Hi Christy, I'm pretty nervous right now. } I just though wow he thinks he deserves at 35% tip. I didn\u0027t have change and I gave him a twenty. } "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" You get a cold-call from another competing company, who takes care of everything for you, and says that MBC, (their competitor), is not legit. What about Tatiana? var classModifiers = classContent.split(' '); "@type": "Comment", ips.setSetting( 'emoji_ascii', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/208877-jmcp/" "name": "dsteimen", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" The care and concern from the staff at A lighter me has been wonderful. 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\u0027s only a five minute drive. "author": { }, "I was scared to death," she said. googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(); $('.ipsNavBar_primary > ul > li:has(ul)').doubleTapToGo(); If he handed it back to me I probably would have told him to keep it but since he didn\u0027t bring it up again. The [.] mappingH1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [728, 90]).addSize([980, 690], [728, 90]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 50]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]).build(); I went through Mexico baratric centre with Cindy. 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. In reality, they\u0027ve been around for a little bit, (though not as long as some of the other Medical Tourism companies). var ViselyPage = 'index'; It has no call buttons for a nurse. Brandy Crawford He ask me to get some test done in the states to verify my concerns. New FDA-approved drug can slow vision loss, Pandemic-era SNAP benefits end for millions of Americans as costs rise, Lawsuits claim dental device wrecked teeth, N.J. school provides mental health support for students, with results. Debra- I am so sorry to hear about your experience. He claims a former employee tried to blackmail him, then offered some of his former patients $500 apiece to complain about him. I want him stopped, because it's not just me.". "name": "MadB", I had incision because Dr. KELLY removed the lapband. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414408", We cannot provide any assurances of patient safety or quality of care to individuals who are considering undergoing such procedures in Tijuana, Dr. Allyn Nakashima, manager of the UDOH Healthcare-Associated Infections/Antimicrobial Resistant Program, said in the news release. "comment": [ { What was wrong with me?Several months after the surgery I gained 20 lbs. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414195", I beg you. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/H1_Header', [[728, 90], [320, 50]], 'div-gpt-ad-1486151375290-0').defineSizeMapping(mappingH1).addService(googletag.pubads()); 22010 (619) 874-9663. in Food and Nutrition, By .visely-recommendation-item .product__image img:nth-of-type(1) {display:block; position:relative; top:0 !important; } I was then escorted down to a different floor in a room with no nursing attendant and no other patients. The Dr. that performed my surgery was DR. Ramos Kelly ( I am not the first patient that he has done this too. Patients who select this surgery at one of our accredited medical facilities in Tijuana, Mexico experience substantial weight loss, with many reporting losing as much as 10 to 20 pounds per month during the first year after bariatric surgery. Sent from my iPad Debra Swiszcz Things didn't get better during my stay. } 193 Blue Ravine Rd, Suite 140, Folsom, CA 95630 The Dr. that preformed my surgery was DR. RAMOS KELLY- Contracted with Mexico Bariatrics a company that is not reputable in any way. "@type": "Language", Now it is time.Please feel free to ask me any questions regarding my experience. . "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T00:42:41+0000", The health department did not say when the patient died, nor did it reveal the patients name, but said that seven of the eight patients, including the one who died, were operated on by Dr. Mario Almanza. cookie_ssl: true, Finally they called a surgery nurse to put the Iv into my hand. Its proximity to the United States border makes it one of the most practical installations for bariatric and plastic surgery. How do you answer this question, Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first. "name": "Jmcp", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S4', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S4').addService(googletag.pubads()); You didnt have any incisions?????? Wow! They have developed proprietary techniques for improved surgical outcomes, a faster recovery time, and success in long-term weight loss. Victor told me that Daniel should have contacted me with the information. I was 266 pounds. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/210743-dsteimen/" "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-199797.png", Download BariatricPal for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch! if(number===0||!isFinite(number)){return number} Can you please find out what time Victor will pick me up at the hotel? I know, because I participated in them when I had my surgery in January, through MBC, at Hospital MI Doctor, (though it was with Dr Cabrerra). "@type": "Person", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/C_member_209334.png", "@type": "Comment", Sign up for a new account in our community. (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"); I felt fine after the surgery and could eat just about anything I wanted. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. You speak of MBC as if they are a fly by night illegitimate operation. Were the surgeries done correctly?" However, in this very forum, there are dozens of posts/threads about MBC. Also is doctor Kelly really coming or do We need to figure out another way for me to get note. }, .visely-recommendation-item a, .visely-recommendation-item a:hover { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; opacity: 1; } 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. 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. Again, thank you for sharing - God bless. Gastric sleeve surgery has been performed in Mexico Bariatric Center for well over ten years, amounting to exceptional expertise. 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. }, Dr. Garcia is one of the top bariatric surgeons in Mexico. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "name": "Weight Loss Surgery Forums" 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. The cost of a Gastric Sleeve procedure starts from $4,745, whilst the national average price is approximately $5,480. I was so freaked at this moment. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/210743-dsteimen/" You didnt have any incisions?????? var mappingT1P1; 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. All rights reserved. My Surgery was scheduled a few weeks later. resizeWindow(); googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ2', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ2').addService(googletag.pubads()); Desperate, I contacted Christy at mexicobariatriccenter. "dateCreated": "2014-03-26T22:30:08+0000", mcipanda, February 23 "name": "cowgirlup1379", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/J_member_208877.png", Keep us posted on your progress. Yesterday he\u0027s ask me if I would like him to pick up omeprazol since he was going for other patients. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. He himself performed the gastric sleeve. Sandy contact me herself and listened to my story. "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T00:28:54+0000", The patients were infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria (VIM-CRPA), and while seven recovered, the most recent did not. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3413928", He says he hasn't seen death certificates to prove they died from his surgeries. "text": "So how did he remove the lap band? "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" @-webkit-keyframes fade3 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 35% {opacity: 1;} 40% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } No note, not what time I should be ready in the morning to leave for the airport. They have a nutritionist on staff who made sure I had the information needed for pre-op and post-op diet guidelines. I finally got this email telling me to stop eating. document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('viselyWidgetInit', {detail: { widgetType: 'MOST_POPULAR' }})); I really don't understand why Daniel couldn't run the note over this afternoon to make sure it was in my hands. "People say that their surgeries were not done correctly. 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. .visely-pagination button { width: 1px; height:1px; outline:none; margin: 7px 7px; border: none; padding: 5px 5px; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 100%; background: #e3e3e3; min-width: 0px;} .visely-widget-container:before { content: 'small'; display: none; } }, )Please if you have questions contact me. He himself performed the gastric sleeve. 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. Christy told me that the owner was in business for years leading me to believe that the company was in business for years. Hiatal Hernia repair is $5,000. Send us an e-mail. ", "position": 2, } By: Liliana Soto Posted at 10:02 PM, Jun 14, 2021 }; Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala is one of the oldest operating bariatric surgeons specializing in medical tourism. Our specialization in bariatric surgery has outpaced most competitors [.] I was up early and walked a total of 5 miles. MBC has award-winning patient coordinators, a surgeon liaison, and a certified nutritionist to guide you through your experience. I\u0027m well traveled so once I was at the hotel I was pretty much on my own. Bariatric Surgical Pharmacy. He himself preformed the gastric sleeve. antiCache: "6eb6316ff1", /* Desktop = 30, Tablet = 20, Mobile = 10 */ message_imgURL: "", Victor told me that Daniel should have contacted me with the information. Choose our amazing and loving surgical group to perform your weight loss surgery. "itemListElement": [ Legal Statement. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/210743-dsteimen/" 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. The moral of the story. "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T01:50:24+0000", I didn\u0027t believe the doctor they recommended preform the gastric sleeve. 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. Warm regards, Debra S Desperate to have the revision that I went through hell, something I would never have accepted in the States. I had the gastric Sleeves, done on Wednesday the 15th,2023. It is now two months later and I have lost about 10 pounds. I can only believe and prayGod will be there for me, for us all.\n\nAgain, thank you for sharing - God bless.\n", var len=toLength(items.length);var A=isCallable(C)?Object(new C(len)):new Array(len);var k=0;var kValue;while(k 25){ $("#elSearch").prependTo(".ipsfocus-search"); } else { $("#elSearch").prependTo(".mobile-search"); } } I would love to help anyone about to undergo a bariatric surgery in Mexico. $99 for entire year supply of "1 per Day!" It is now 7:55 and I haven\u0027t heard anything from anyone. Finally someone ran upstairs to get a nurse. Sandy contact me herself and listened to my story. }, I'm super nervous and have been having doubts all day. .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'm really getting worried about the safety. googletag.pubads().refresh(); They have not been able to get an IV in me. 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. "dateCreated": "2014-03-26T23:21:18+0000", 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. var mappingH1; 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?!". 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