I did most of the aftercare with my physicians in the states. ", upload_imgURL: "", $(".closeMessage").on('click', function(){ "@type": "Comment", @-webkit-keyframes fade2 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 55% {opacity: 1;} 60% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } Utilising wildlife as natural resources has a long history and wide appeal for many nations, while seeking international wildlife that is sustainably managed is the primary responsibility of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). "@type": "WebSite", The woman went with a friend Thats awful, but considering their clientele is unhealthy, its not surprising. Bandedbut Dr. Elias Ortiz is a celebrated psychologist who works at Harvard Medical School's Clinical Fellowship Program in Boston and serves on the advisory board for the National Association of Social Workers. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/H1_Header', [[728, 90], [320, 50]], 'div-gpt-ad-1486151375290-0').defineSizeMapping(mappingH1).addService(googletag.pubads()); The surgery was a complete success, very minimal pain, barely visible scarring. From beginning to end, a very professional experience. Sign up for a new account in our community. "@context": "http://schema.org", Everyone seems ve. Although I have lost about 45 lbs. This business has 0 complaints. GreenTealael, July 24, 2018 ortiz is board certified and clinic is joint commission compliant. Our contention is that there were unsafe conditions in Mexico, and I think thats obvious that the surgeon she (Brimhall) was using, by her own admission, performed 20 surgeries in a day. "@type": "Person", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2018_06/27337087_10215051054900088_49427706625997313_n.thumb.jpg.5d19f0a5e69dbefea9ab2d53f15b4677.jpg", Recent studies have shown that a large percentage of type 2 diabetes cases are completely resolved before the patient leaves the hospital. The odor of the stools is unbearable. My VSG is March 3rd. ObesityHelp.com does not monitor or edit this information. A Lighter Me is known as a full-service weight loss surgery and plastic surgery medical tourism facilitator. The Blossom staff does a fantastic job on preparing the medical side and the billing department specializes in all your billing needs! My point was that there are MANY MANY WL surgeons who do a high volume of surgeries with no mortality on their record. ips.setSetting( 'date_first_day', jQuery.parseJSON('0') ); in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions. For Dr. Rodolfo Castillo, your safety is a major focus. "name": "shelly420", After extensive research, I decided to have my revision performed by ALM. He graduated from medical school at UAG in Guadalajara, Laparoscopic specializing in bariatric and metabolic surgery based in Tijuana. The information contained on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice nor create any physician-patient relationship. @keyframes fade2 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 55% {opacity: 1;} 60% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } The bottom line is we are unhealthy and unhealthy people most likely to experience complications in any surgery. Lisa Marie Pompa has also performed thousands of procedures without a patient death.\n\t \n\n\n\n\t \n\n", "author": { An unqualified \"NO\" would do, but all this prevarication clearly points to \"YES\". Keep us posted on your progress. Thank you so much A Lighter Me! Dr. Elias Ortiz, Executive Director of FAMIS Mexico " Over the course of about one year, I have used about 3,800 Fulbright cartridges, approximately 1,300 bariatric procedures, without any complications. "author": { Any chance you heard or understood something incorrectly ? 1-4 The role of anti-VEGF therapy for eyes with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy . "addressRegion": null, "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4443033", .visely-pagination ul { width: 100%; display: table; table-layout: fixed; background-color: #e3e3e3; margin: 0; padding: 0; } csrfKey: "314c4799a30ce64e9c6c0f61fa25bcd3", We suggest that visitors to this site discuss the information contained here with their own physician. { }, .cycle-3 img {-webkit-animation-duration: 9s; animation-duration: 9s; -webkit-animation-name: fade3; animation-name: fade3; } An unqualified "NO" would do, but all this prevarication clearly points to "YES". $('.top-bar').hide(); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/74134-bayougirlmrss/" ips.setSetting( 'emoji_style', jQuery.parseJSON('"native"') ); ","item_type":"topic","category_name":"Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery"} ); After I awoke from surgery I was told that an additional 2 feet of malabsorption were added. Is the second time around ever more successful and why? "@type": "Comment", I am very thankful to A Lighter Me for this second chance at life. }, Dr. Elias M. Elias is a neurosurgeon in Dallas, Texas. var mappingT1P1; 48 were here. "text": "she NEVER answers the question.\n\n", ips.setSetting( 'emoji_cache', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); . } else { As of today(13 months out) I'm down 190lbs and feeling fabulous! They won't tell me what happened except to say it was a couple hours after surgery. kcuster83 "author": { "@type": "Person", I found out from my coordinator Janese what the reason was and it was all good from that point on. var CKEDITOR_BASEPATH = '//www.bariatricpal.com/applications/core/interface/ckeditor/ckeditor/'; "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/", I was the only person who showed up to help . "pageEnd": 7, "text": "What are you talking about? "name": "bayougirlmrsc", I start a new job as a home health nurse tomorrow. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" Dr. Elias Ortiz - Chief Bariatric Surgeon. None of the surgeons from the facility where I had my surgery done can work anywhere but at a military treatment facility in the US. .visely-recommendation-item .product__image img:nth-of-type(1) {display:block; position:relative; top:0 !important; } "author": { It looks shady as hell. Similar to the standard duodenal switch operation, except that the small intestine is only transected at the duodeum. Dr. Ortiz is known to perform upwards of 10 procedures every day. .complete .visely-recommendations-container, .visely-recommendations-title.complete { opacity: 1; } "dateCreated": "2017-09-18T22:44:29+0000", "author": { "author": { } They truly care about all of their patients. { "target": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/search/?q={query}" Dr. Manoel Galvao joins Elias Ortiz & Company providing you with his expertise in bariatric endoscopy. "logo": "https://r.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2018_10/logo.png.13014fc8659df17527ebe62b18103bd0.png", "2nd Regional and International Congress on Obesity" conducted by the Association for the Study of Obesity and its complications AC. They had extra blood on standby just incase I needed a transfusion afterwards. document,'script','https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ2', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ2').addService(googletag.pubads()); I now have no social life and have become a hermit. Had VSG 5/26/15. The odor of the stools is unbearable. $(document).ready(function(){ It looks shady as hell.\n\n", I start a new job as a home health nurse tomorrow. googletag.cmd.push(function() { The other staff are weight loss surgery patients, so they do understand the . Lowest complication and infection rate with a . The care I received at Mi Hospital was great as well. I originally lost 150 lbs., but gained back approximately 60 pounds after 5 years. Jonestina When I contacted, Dr. Ortiz, about this problem he simply stated, take Imodium an over the counter anti-diarrheal. . }; "datePublished": "2015-04-28T03:02:29+0000", Learn more by visiting our website: https://eliasortiz.co/Meet past and present patients on our Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eliasortizandcompany/ Email sheila@eliasortiz.coPhone 315-907-0888#EOChatter #EOCrew #EOCookingwithsheila #EOCindy #dreliasortiz #eliasortiz\u0026co #drcovarrubias #drmarianocovarrubias #marianocovarrubias #eliasortizandco #eliasortizandcompany #tj #tijuana #wls #vsg #gastricsleeve #gastricbypass #minibypass #rny #plasticsurgery #mommymakeover #dromarlazos #surgeryinmexico #mexico #gastricsleevesurgery #gastricsleevecommunity #gastricsleevelife #gastricsleevecrew #gastricsleevebeforeandafter #gastricsleever Fill this health form out and email it back to me to see if you qualify for surgery. This does not help at all.\n\n\n\n\tIf anybody is considering a revision I would seriously reconsider going to ALM. .cycle-2 img:nth-of-type(1) { -webkit-animation-delay: -3s; animation-delay: -3s; } var _d_site = _d_site || '91477E68AE0F3B83C4E72821'; }, As difficult as it is to postpone surgeries for May during the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic, it's the safest decision for our patients, their guests, and our staff. }, After forking out over $6,000 cash one of the first things I was informed of when I got to Tajuana was that there was no guarantee that I would lose any weight. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x600_S3', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S3').addService(googletag.pubads()); Wishing you continued healing and success. Surgery went smoothly, and I was visited afterwards by both doctors again to let me know my organs were all healthy and there had been no concerns. We are all obese-to grossly morbid obese and out of the thousands 2 deaths? After being blocked for canceling my surgery after some unprofessional communication, I had to hire an attorney to get my money back. If there is not a toilet readily available I risk the chance of incontinence. Those people, whose obesity can cause serious health-related problems, can seek another method of providing an answer to obesity Bariatric or Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico. var modifyClass = classModifiers[1]; }, var ipsDebug = false; k+=1}A.length=len;return A}}())} File a Complaint. Obesity Control Center, located in Tijuana, Mexico, is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced broadcast capabilities and can transmit live surgical procedures to international meetings and symposiums around . Montalvo began practicing weight loss surgery in 2017 with acclaimed surgeon Dr. Elias Ortiz, founder of Elias Ortiz & Company. "text": "shouldn\u0027t you have checked their back grounds BEFORE hiring them? "inLanguage": [ As an assistant surgeon to Dr. Jose Curiel, Dr. JP Fernandez has over many years of experience in Laparoscopic surgery. 1140 Saint Vincent St. Utica, NY 13501. googletag.pubads().enableAsyncRendering(); Bariatric and metabolic surgery can also help resolve type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and even cancer. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-thumb-252836.jpg", resizeWindow(); { @keyframes fade3 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 35% {opacity: 1;} 40% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } Learn more by visiting our website: https://eliasortiz.co/Meet past and present patients on our Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elias. I had surgery in Mexico with ALO Baratrics & Dr Lopez on February 9th. }, I chose ALM for my gastric bypass revision. "@id": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/988-weight-loss-surgery-forums/", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/290712-shelterdog64/" Sandy, has there been a recent patient death at ALM? "@type": "ListItem", Love to hear this.very encouraging! @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) { .visely-widget-container.container.productpage { width: 100% }} "@context": "http://www.schema.org", googletag.cmd.push(function() { "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4444820", .visely-recommendations-container .product__prices { padding-bottom: 10px; } "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" 0:00. mcipanda, February 23 That's what most companies do JS. May 2004, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. chiquitatummy, April 17, 2021 "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/315011-raheema/" "interactionType": "http://schema.org/FollowAction", I\u0027m heading back down there in 9 days for a bypass, with no hesitation. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and is a Certified Surgeon by the Mexican Boards (CMCG) and multiple international organizations. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4444918", The bariatric and plastic surgeons that were represented by ALighterMe.com have been carefully screened. 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