The notice of claim was served on the defendants in August and a formal lawsuit is slated to be filed in Maricopa County Superior Court within the month. var targetElement = 'html'; ObesityHelp.com does not monitor or edit this information. "@type": "Comment", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/S_member_326484.png", The Center's philosophy since it was conceptualized is simple: compassionate care with exceptional quality. "interactionType": "http://schema.org/CommentAction", . $(".cPost .ipsComment_controls li.ipsHide:only-child").closest('.ipsItemControls').addClass('iIC-no-buttons'); I start a new job as a home health nurse tomorrow. Download BariatricPal for your Android Device. 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. Dr. Elias Ortiz* is a renowned surgeon from Mexico that has over 5 years dedicated to performing bariatric surgery. We help individuals get the surgery they need at a price they can afford. ips.setSetting( 'bypass_profanity', jQuery.parseJSON('0') ); googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x125_SR1', [300, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-1492190093745-0').addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Post_468x60_P1', [[468, 60], [320, 100]], 'div-gpt-ad-P1').defineSizeMapping(mappingT1P1).addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ1', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ1').addService(googletag.pubads()); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/290712-shelterdog64/" .visely-pagination button.small { margin: 0px 5px; padding: 5px; } "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/290712-shelterdog64/" Nothing is guaranteed about anything, its a tool not a magic bullet. Dr. Elias Ortiz is an amazing bariatric surgeon. .visely-recommendation-item .cycle img { top:0; -webkit-animation-iteration-count: infinite; animation-iteration-count: infinite; display: block !important; position:absolute; } justsillyme "@type": "Person", "comment": [ "query-input": "required name=query", }}, 500)); Phone: +18663767849. You haven't answered that question yet, unless I missed it. }, He received his medical degree from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years. I have no idea what type of embarrassment I will face. { var ViselyPage = 'index'; "text": "Here are two surgeons in Tijuana:\n\tDr. I must plan any outings outside of my home to make sure there will be a toilet nearby. Allie Cat, February 7 Bariatric and metabolic surgery can also help resolve type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and even cancer. He's professional, clearly listened to me and didn't blow me off like the gastro-enterologist here in the states. However, data-driven trade reviews are required, utilising CITES data to increase our understanding of the trade . Once they have the money, they owe you nothing. { We suggest that visitors to this site discuss the information contained here with their own physician. { chiquitatummy, April 17, 2021 Wish I'd have gone back to Mexico to him 6 months ago. "text": "Don\u0027t really have a dog in this fight but since I really hate lack of reading comprehension and juvenile dog-piling, notice the bold and underlined, as well as italicized part of the sentence:\n\n\n\n\t\"name even 2 surgeons that have performed at least 2000 surgeries and have been performing surgeries for at least 4 years that are free of deaths and complications.\"\n\n\n\n\tYeah, so name 1 surgeon that meets that criteria. "pageEnd": 7, .visely-recommendation-item a, .visely-recommendation-item a:hover { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; opacity: 1; } He is a highly respected leader in the field of psychology and a recognized expert in the areas of mental health, trauma, and resilience. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/74134-bayougirlmrss/" . You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. } }, "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/S_member_331819.png", It's easy! { I have chosen Dr. Elias Ortiz who was previously with ALM but now has his . The odor of the stools is unbearable. How Will COVID-19 Pandemic Impact the Future of Medical Tourism? Elias Ortiz & Company is a scheduling facilitator. Take your first step by telling us a little about yourself. I was lucky enough to work at home after the surgery, but unfortunately, I was laid-off. }); }, 48 were here. It looks shady as hell.\n\n", { }, "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" Yes, it went great, no there weren't complications. "author": { { }); .visely-recommendation-item .spr-badge-caption {display: none;} "dateCreated": "2017-04-24T19:03:42+0000", "name": "ShelterDog64", "@type": "Person", "position": 2, Carson Miller was another one of Halls patients. 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. }, // BEGIN Widgets configuration After extensive research, I decided to have my revision performed by ALM. "@type": "Comment", I needed this tool desperately. "datePublished": "2015-04-28T03:02:29+0000", There is no flexibility for nuances, and you will receive their wrath for unethical communication and manipulation to pull a fast one on you. Jessie Ballandby, Justin Blackburn, Carson Miller, Sheli Stoddard and Sunshine Brewer have served a notice of claim demanding $100 million in damages from 18 defendants, citing negligence, fraud, misrepresentation, violation of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act and intentional infliction of emotional distress on behalf of themselves and as many as 6,000 other persons who received services from the defendants and those entities that supported their endeavors. Any chance you heard or understood something incorrectly ?\n\n", "alternateName": "en-US" 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. This does not help at all.\n\n\n\n\tIf anybody is considering a revision I would seriously reconsider going to ALM. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4444657", Almanza was the physician who operated on Ballandby, and is reportedly linked to four deaths and nearly a dozen incidents in which patients were exposed to unsterile environments and incomplete surgical procedures resulting in permanent health problems. I felt completely at ease, and even now can get follow up care/concerns answered by Dr. Ortiz via email or Facebook. Although I have lost about 45 lbs. A Texas physician was suspended and arrested after officials say he tampered with IV bags, causing serious cardiac complications and one death. On 4/27/2015 at 8:02 PM, SuninVirgo said: I am so thirsty but water makes me nauseous. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4443016", googletag.cmd.push(function() { And there are thousands of others with stories just like mine. upload_imgURL: "", At the time I had my lap band (going on 10 years ago) Mexico was way ahead of the US as far as number of procedures performed. } Although I have lost about 45 lbs. Here's a site that I found (when it was too late) with real reviews. } since the surgery my life has been a living hell. By 536 following. I had surgery in Mexico with ALO Baratrics & Dr Lopez on February 9th. The additional 2 feet of malabsorption causes me to have AT LEAST 5 loose stools a day. 0:57. By CALL 833-781-7444. . Factors such as migration and multiparity are associated with higher BMI, which leads to an increased risk of complications, especially ICU admission and antepartum fetal death. 51.7K members Join group About this group After spending 8 years as the Chief Surgeon with another bariatric . "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2021_05/1516267457331.thumb.jpeg.95b77fd3406128ee120e0901221fee06.jpeg", memberID: 0, "@type": "ListItem", fbq('init', '1518864288430229'); 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. Dr Ortiz did my surgery and he was so awesome he told me what he was going to do and how long it would take. You haven't answered that question yet, unless I missed it. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_03/20170225_224551_HDR.thumb.jpg.2b5194bae67bb6ed6d79761ba0e787ac.jpg", SuninVirgo, April 28, 2015 in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery. Professional license number: 5285953 Federal Taxpayers Registry: OIGJ810323D28 CURP: OIGJ810323HBCRMS08 if(number===0||!isFinite(number)){return number} .cycle-3 img {-webkit-animation-duration: 9s; animation-duration: 9s; -webkit-animation-name: fade3; animation-name: fade3; } Elizabeth Erickson, the stepmother of Justin Blackburn, died in 2013 after surgeons discovered the lap band she received in Mexico had eroded through her stomach and diaphragm, and had lodged in her right lung. I invite you to name even 2 surgeons that have performed at least 2000 surgeries and have been performing surgeries for at least 4 years that are free of deaths and complications. "@context": "http://schema.org", A patient died after surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz at A-Lighter-me. I was pretty impressed by all of this. Allegra is represented by Avanti Talent Management for Commercial and Voiceover. }, I was first on the table that day, as the highest risk patient. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ2', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ2').addService(googletag.pubads()); "@id": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/486-mexico-self-pay-weight-loss-surgery/", .visely-recommendations-container .complete { min-height: 400px; } .complete .visely-recommendations-container, .visely-recommendations-title.complete { opacity: 1; } The bottom of their website states "Elias Ortiz & Company is a scheduling facilitator. She told scheduled patients that the clinic Almanza had assisted at was calling to harass them, and that patients should ignore them when they were calling to say this guy doesnt know what hes doing, said Blackburn. I\u0027m heading back down there in 9 days for a bypass, with no hesitation. }); From beginning to end, a very professional experience. 1,571 posts. }, Those emails included referrals to Dr. Mario Almanza, who opened his own clinic after working as an assistant under Dr. Andres Betencourt, a physician Brimhall had been providing referrals to until he died in 2014. The woman went with a friend Thats awful, but considering their clientele is unhealthy, its not surprising. I put lemon in it and that now makes me nauseous. Medical & health. "@type": "ListItem", }); The procedures offered range from gastric sleeve to gastric bypass and have performed over 6,000 surgeries. "type": "SearchAction", relocateSearch(); In Mexico City, Dr. Omar Lazos was selected as a resident for the sub-specialty in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the National Medical Center on November 20. If there is not a toilet readily available I risk the chance of incontinence. Dr. Elias Ortiz - Chief Bariatric Surgeon. "name": "Soonerjoseph", Elias Ortiz & Company sets the standard for weight loss surgery in Mexico. message_imgURL: "", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4442468", Thorp also revealed he found "15 other major pregnancy complications all far exceeding the CDC and FDA values of safety," before referencing "more than 30 other completely independent sources globally that corroborate exactly our findings." . .ipsLayout_sidebarright .most-popular .visely-recommendations-container > div > div {clear:left;} ObesityHelp is dedicated to the education, empowerment and support of all individuals affected by obesity, along with their families, friends, employers, surgeons and physicians. in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums, By var Shopify = Shopify || {}; "@type": "DiscussionForumPosting", ips.setSetting( 'emoji_ascii', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); "author": { cookie_ssl: true, Jalil Illan Fraijo has performed over 8500 surgeries without a patient death.\n\tDr. var modifyClass = classModifiers[1]; I start a new job as a home health nurse tomorrow. }, "@type": "InteractionCounter", }; Your surgeon will give you guidelines to follow of course, and you can always email them, but that\u0027s about it for f/u. 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