\n\nYou speak of MBC as if they are a fly by night illegitimate operation. Dr Ortiz performed my surgery the day before yours. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, The cost of our self-pay weight loss surgery Mexico package includes: var targetElement = 'html'; "My hope is to bring awareness to what can happen. "text": "Gain I had the 5 incisions. It is comforting to hear that Dr. Ortiz, Sandy and Janese are truly in this to help other people.\n\nIt 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. }, .visely-recommendation-item a, .visely-recommendation-item a:hover { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; opacity: 1; } It's Melissa from TN. Now it is time.Please feel free to ask me any questions regarding my experience. I felt fine after the surgery and could eat just about anything I wanted. }, 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." The needle that was inserted penetrated my vein. Many patients reported infections at surgical incision sites. 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. GreenTealael, July 24, 2018 I was so freaked at this moment. Legal Statement. 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. The owner Ron at MBC was the webmaster for a Lighterme and had no experience. MBC was only in business for a few months at the time of my surgery. rhg123 "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T01:50:24+0000", You are in good hands! "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414252", 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. Gastric bypass procedures, also known as . Desperate, I contacted Christy at mexicobariatriccenter. My VSG is March 3rd. "@type": "Comment", "datePublished": "2014-03-26T18:20:12+0000", So far, I felt it in my clothesso far, and I lost my taste bud. All of these features tend to lower the cost of surgery altogether. in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By I paced myself and did it in intervals. "name": "nolagirl", I paced myself and did it in intervals. The #1 Ranked Bariatric Surgical Group in Tijuana Mexico. T-minus three weeks and I hope to be on the other side of this (with minimal issues.) resizeWindow(); Gastric Plication Posted By: Anonymous May 28, 2016 I told him he owed me five dollars back. function viselyForumInit() { I was being registered by a Mexico bariatric center assistant that seemed very shady. 22010 (619) 874-9663. "text": "I contacted for a revision. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-199797.png", May 23, 2018 / 7:41 AM "inLanguage": [ \n\nYou were emailing MBCs rep in the US? } I went through Mexico baratric centre with Cindy. It's a third of that in Mexico. She thought she go it in however 20 minutes later I look down and my hand was swollen 4x it\u0027s size with fluids. .visely-recommendations-container .complete { min-height: 400px; } analyticsProvider: "ga", It\u0027s only a five minute drive. 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 him of my concerns. The care and concern from the staff at A lighter me has been wonderful. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Desperate, I contacted Christy at mexicobariatriccenter. Keep us posted on your progress. "author": { "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414443", @media only screen and (max-width: 383px) {} I told her my story and she was dumbfounded. With that said. I trusted her and the company and went ahead to schedule a lapband removal and a gastric sleeve. 1 Similar to its effect on weight loss, bariatric surgery is the best treatment for the control and remission of DM2 in patients with obesity. //googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/H1_Header', [[728, 90], [320, 50]], 'div-gpt-ad-1486151375290-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); I paced myself and did it in intervals. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", 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). Dr. Garcia is one of the top bariatric surgeons in Mexico. Did Daniel not answer his phone? "@type": "Comment", Read More 6 03, 2020 Impact of Coronavirus on Medical Tourism to Mexico "dateCreated": "2014-03-26T18:20:12+0000", I\u0027m super nervous and have been having doubts all day. We wanted to know what Dr. Almanza had to say. What about Tatiana? "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3413928", 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. Our packages cost much lower than in New Zealand and Australia as well. // END Polyfill I was put into one room and moved to another room down on the second floor. (At the facility, not what the US company\u0027s paperwork says). It would only cost me $6,500. "text": "Hi! I'm also happy to hear that you are now doing well and losing weight. Started Yesterday at 06:30 PM, By I contacted MBC and spoke to the owner Ron. Were the forms you signed translated, or did you have someone there to translate them for you? I cannot stress enough the safest course of action is not to travel to Mexico for these procedures. I was being registered by a Mexico bariatric center assistant that seemed very shady. Janice reached out to her boss and owner of A Lighter Me, Sandy Johnston. We all deserve the best medical care out there - period. The care and concern from the staff at A lighter me has been wonderful. Christy was very believable and seemed very concern with my welfare. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" Christy told me that the owner was in business for years leading me to believe that the company was in business for years. What was wrong with me?Several months after the surgery I gained 20 lbs. 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. ips.utils.cookie.set( 'topBarClosed', 'true', messageDate.toUTCString() ); I didn't have change and I gave him a twenty. // Toggle class He made me feel uneasy. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" In reality, they've been around for a little bit, (though not as long as some of the other Medical Tourism companies). 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. He himself performed the gastric sleeve. I met you in TJ on the shopping trip with A Lighter Me. "I've been overweight since I was 16," Thomas told CBS News' Anna Werner. They have developed proprietary techniques for improved surgical outcomes, a faster recovery time, and success in long-term weight loss. chiquitatummy, April 17, 2021 "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" "text": "Debra- I am so sorry to hear about your experience. Gastric bypass surgery is a type of weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric and. I had the gastric Sleeves, done on Wednesday the 15th,2023. I rushed out into the hall asking for help by anyone that I thought could understand english. We have processes and we don't jump steps. Weight loss surgery can cost $10-20,000. When I got to the part about Janese contacting you from A Lighter Me and their genuine concern and helpfulness. He is leaving a bad taste in my mouth and today is just adding to the pot. 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. Gastric sleeve surgery has been performed in Mexico Bariatric Center for well over ten years, amounting to exceptional expertise. Why? }, Wrong procedures are common enough in the US, you're using an intermediary to pass along info to a foreign healthcare system. // BEGIN Shopify Context Just reading your post is making me want to go home! "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/C_member_209334.png", "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. . "@type": "Person", googletag.cmd.push(function() { @keyframes fade2 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 55% {opacity: 1;} 60% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } Dr. Almanza told us he's a credentialed surgeon, with a complication rate of less than two percent. Janice reached out to her boss and owner of A Lighter Me, Sandy Johnston. "name": "English (USA)", var targetElement = classModifiers[2]; Take care!\n", I\u0027m well traveled so once I was at the hotel I was pretty much on my own. 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'm in Mexico right now waiting to be sleeved tomorrow. var mappingH1; \n\nHospital MI Doctor and their staff are used by several of the above companies, not just MBC, ;I think even A Lighter Me, though not positive). 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. "@id": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/988-weight-loss-surgery-forums/", $(targetElement).addClass(className); But we also found two families who say their loved ones died after surgeries by Dr. Almanza. I really don't know what his problem is with me. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" "name": "lynn2win", Diego Rivera 2550, Zona Rio Urbana, Tijuana B.C. }, It is now 7:55 and I haven't heard anything from anyone. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" Sarita1963 for Mexico Bariatric Center From start to finish, Mexico Bariatric Center made the process flawless. 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. Mexico Bariatric Center is known for some of the best bariatric surgeons who are thoroughly screened based on their work experience, professional accreditation, integrity, and surgical expertise. Bariiime, Yesterday at 12:22 AM .visely-recommendations-container .product__title { margin: 10px 10px 0px; min-height: 60px; color: #2a6496; font-weight: 900; } } I contacted the doctor and Mexico Bariatrics. "@type": "Person", I was **** out of luck. The care and concern from the staff at A lighter me has been wonderful. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414333", "name": "dsteimen", "name": "dsteimen", \n\nT-minus three weeks and I hope to be on the other side of this (with minimal issues.) ips.setSetting( 'emoji_style', jQuery.parseJSON('"native"') ); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/210743-dsteimen/" Christy told me that the owner was in business for years leading me to believe that the company was in business for years. I was starving. The moral of the story. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/209334-cowgirlup1379/" I didn\u0027t have change and I gave him a twenty. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414364", .cycle-2 img:nth-of-type(1) { -webkit-animation-delay: -3s; animation-delay: -3s; } .visely-pagination ul li a { display: block; min-height: 3px; height: 3px; } My Surgery was scheduled a few weeks later. "author": { I really don't know what his problem is with me. Weight Loss Agents is not named in the lawsuit. It is now 7:55 and I haven\u0027t heard anything from anyone. }, I finally got this email telling me to stop eating. It is now two months later and I have lost about 10 pounds. By Started 20 hours ago, By Our surgery packages include hospital fees, surgeon fees, pre-op exams, post-op leak test and round-trip ground transportation. Yesterday he\u0027s ask me if I would like him to pick up omeprazol since he was going for other patients. I was then escorted down to a different floor in a room with no nursing attendant and no other patients. 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. I'm sorry you went through all of that. No response. 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. I want him stopped, because it's not just me.". 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. I booked my surgery and 2 weeks later was on the plane to San Diego. 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. No note, not what time I should be ready in the morning to leave for the airport. What and who did what procedure on you? Due to long wait times, Emily Saunders traveled from her. { "@type": "Person", "userInteractionCount": 401 The Dr. that preformed my surgery was DR. RAMOS KELLY- Contracted with Mexico Bariatrics a company that is not reputable in any way. 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. "@type": "InteractionCounter", Weight-loss surgery in Mexico has turned out to be a disaster for a Canadian woman who has been unable to get follow-up care at home. After being register I was moved to a normal hospital room. \nI\u0027m so glad you are sharing your experience on here. ", baseURL: "//www.bariatricpal.com/", "itemListElement": [ } else { var mapFn=arguments.length>1?arguments[1]:void undefined;var T;if(typeof mapFn!=='undefined'){if(!isCallable(mapFn)){throw new TypeError('Array.from: when provided, the second argument must be a function')} Email: maddieschaefer6@gmail.com. MBC was only in business for a few months at the time of my surgery. @media only screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .visely-widget-container:before { content: 'large'; } } What was wrong with me?Several months after the surgery I gained 20 lbs. The Dr. that performed my surgery was DR. Ramos Kelly ( I am not the first patient that he has done this too. "postalCode": null, He ask me to get some test done in the states to verify my concerns. .visely-pagination ul li { display: table-cell; white-space: nowrap; padding: 0px;} if(arguments.length>2){T=arguments[2]}} "@type": "Person", 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. .visely-pagination ul { width: 100%; display: table; table-layout: fixed; background-color: #e3e3e3; margin: 0; padding: 0; } { ips.setSetting( 'emoji_shortcodes', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); \n\nIf your ordeal is legit, I am deeply sorry for what you have gone through. I finally got this email telling me to stop eating. All rights reserved. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/C_member_209334.png", Desperate, I contacted Christy at mexicobariatriccenter. "dateCreated": "2014-03-27T01:49:25+0000", refreshAds = function(refresh_slots) { "So we were comfortable in the fact with what we knew. What and who did what procedure on you? { So many factors come into play with death from surgery, individual risks, the possibility of infection, doctor error, medication errors. He ask me to get some test done in the states to verify my concerns. "@type": "InteractionCounter", Four people from Arizona are suing three doctors in. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/137403-lynn2win/" }, Hospital MI Doctor and their staff are used by several of the above companies, not just MBC, ;I think even A Lighter Me, though not positive). }, Christy was very believable and seemed very concern with my welfare. var ipsSettings = { With that said. ", ips.setSetting( 'shopifyUrl', jQuery.parseJSON('"https:\/\/store.bariatricpal.com"') ); "@type": "Person", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414195", "People say that their surgeries were not done correctly. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x600_S3', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S3').addService(googletag.pubads()); He himself performed the gastric sleeve. Some how I knew he would not give me the money back. 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. Dr. I put lemon in it and that now makes me nauseous. How did you lose so much weight? Hello,My name is Debra Steimen.It has taken me several months to recover from my mexico bariatric experience to talk on these forums. }, Download BariatricPal for your Android Device. (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"); "@type": "Comment", 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. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S4', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S4').addService(googletag.pubads()); /* Desktop = 30, Tablet = 20, Mobile = 10 */ A recent lawsuit claims some Americans were lured to Mexico for weight-loss surgeries that turned out to be dangerous or even life-threatening. Perhaps they only had it scheduled as the band removal?\n\nYou get a cold-call from another competing company, who takes care of everything for you, and says that MBC, (their competitor), is not legit. If you don't 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. FINGERS CROSSED FOR AN APRIL SURGERY DATE!! csrfKey: "d03a76dc46cdfd322ea0d29b2d61abd0", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", "position": 2, ips.setSetting( 'ipb_url_filter_option', jQuery.parseJSON('"none"') ); mappingH1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [728, 90]).addSize([980, 690], [728, 90]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 50]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]).build(); "name": "BrandNewBrandy", 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. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ2', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ2').addService(googletag.pubads()); "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/J_member_208877.png", } "@type": "Comment", ] "author": { In Mexico I guess I just expected this was normal. That is why I gained 20 Pounds so fast. "author": { in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By Diana Thomas struggled with her weight for decades, at one point reaching 290 pounds. "text": "Hello Deb. "@type": "ContactPage", Their deaths also referenced in that lawsuit. } in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A, By Contact Address: Diego Rivera 2550, Zona Rio Urbana, Tijuana B.C. It\u0027s up to you, the patient, to verify the correct procedure is going to done. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/210743-dsteimen/" }, I really think this whole thing is being blown out of proportion. "@type": "Comment", .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); } }, 0 ); I contacted for a revision. 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. Weight Loss Agents says it has no legal ties to Dr. Almanza's medical practice but helps with scheduling, transportation, and other services. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/209334-cowgirlup1379/" I was so freaked at this moment.Debra Swiszcz 4/9/13to cindyHi Christy, I'm pretty nervous right now. 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. Victor told me that Daniel should have contacted me with the information. "Yeah," he replied. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" relocateSearch(); } 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. She then confirmed the rumors I heard about Mexico Bariatrics. "@type": "Comment", Some how I knew he would not give me the money back. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. She then confirmed the rumors I heard about Mexico Bariatrics. 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. I was then escorted down to a different floor in a room with no nursing attendant and no other patients. { It is comforting to hear that Dr. Ortiz, Sandy and Janese are truly in this to help other people. Sandy contact me herself and listened to my story. ips.setSetting( 'emoji_cache', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); Bariatric Surgical Pharmacy. }); Finally they called a surgery nurse to put the Iv into my hand. Also is doctor Kelly really coming or do We need to figure out another way for me to get note. } I trusted her and the company and went ahead to schedule a lapband removal and a gastric sleeve. So how did he remove the lap band? / CBS News. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/201220-madb/" ReallY" Stressed and my whole self esteem deflated I just felt something was wrong. "interactionType": "http://schema.org/ViewAction", "potentialAction": { Deaths from surgery happen, just because it was Mexico does not mean it was a less than stellar operation. He himself preformed the gastric sleeve. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414360", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/" Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. { They prey on desperate people who are really just trying to get their life to a healthy state. // http://osvaldas.info/drop-down-navigation-responsive-and-touch-friendly People are all very nice here but I\u0027m still a little confused about my room. cookie_prefix: "ips4_", I just though wow he thinks he deserves at 35% tip. "discussionUrl": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/", googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ3', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ3').addService(googletag.pubads()); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414354", }, 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. "target": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/search/?q={query}" The needle that was inserted penetrated my vein. I was undressing when a staff member came in and told me I needed to be moved. \n", In Mexico I guess I just expected this was normal. var resizeWindow = function(){ var wClasses = "wDesktop wTablet wMobile"; if(detectDevice() === 30){ $("html").removeClass(wClasses).addClass("wDesktop"); } else if(detectDevice() === 20){ $("html").removeClass(wClasses).addClass("wTablet"); } else { $("html").removeClass(wClasses).addClass("wMobile"); }} @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) { .visely-widget-container.container.productpage { width: 100% }} { ", $99 for entire year supply of "1 per Day!" Dr. Juan Lopez has over 20 years of experience in weight-loss surgery. var CKEDITOR_BASEPATH = '//www.bariatricpal.com/applications/core/interface/ckeditor/ckeditor/'; // BEGIN Widgets configuration "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2019_01/20181229_143059-1.thumb.jpg.0b2e9ed366785cd3095c44003ee7fb5c.jpg", Christy told me that the owner was in business for years leading me to believe that the company was in business for years. ips.setSetting( 'bypass_profanity', jQuery.parseJSON('0') ); "name": "cowgirlup1379", 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. 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. .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 { } } I arrived in San Diego and was taken to a little hospital. The Mi hospital. I'm well traveled so once I was at the hotel I was pretty much on my own. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/H1_Header', [[728, 90], [320, 50]], 'div-gpt-ad-1486151375290-0').defineSizeMapping(mappingH1).addService(googletag.pubads()); }); You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 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. Were the surgeries done correctly?" Mexico Bariatric Center has zero surgery-related deaths. { I didn't believe the doctor they recommended preform the gastric sleeve. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/302210-beware-of-mexico-bariatric-center-mbc/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3414441", Address: 705 E. Bidwell Suite 2-111 Folsom, CA Last April my lapband of 5 years slipped and needed removal. I\u0027m really getting worried about the safety.Sent from my iPad Debra SwiszczThings didn\u0027t get better during my stay. Patients will not have face-to-face contact with the surgeon after the surgery, but . Market data provided by Factset. through your throat? "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/D_member_210743.png", All-inclusive self-pay bariatric surgery costs in Mexico range between 4,000 to 10,000 US Dollars. And what of the lawsuit? "I just hoped that they would make it in time so I could tell them I loved them and give my last hug."