}); }, It took me 3 phone calls and a visit to his office before surgery. }, mcipanda, Thursday at 05:19 PM Download BariatricPal for your Android Device. However, many people do not and have zero problems.\n\nThe complication risk is actually low for this surgery. Theyll pick you up at the San Diego airport and return you after your surgery. "dateCreated": "2015-05-01T22:03:26+0000", \n\nWith that said, I have had the chance to do a close and personal comparison between two surgeons. One in the U.S. (mine performed by dr. Houseworth on June 17, 2014) and the other one in Mexico (dr. Arial Ortiz performed the sleeve surgery for my daughters on Dec 9, 2014). "name": "Edavidson", We are not a healthcare provider. $(targetElement).removeClass(className); I know- I\u0027m a reporter. We researched dr. A Ortiz, and 'think' he did the surgery, but discovered him driving out of the garage later when he was supposed to be performing the actual surgery on another patient that followed after us. }, "target": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/search/?q={query}" { "datePublished": "2015-04-28T03:02:29+0000", I'm now 5 days into having my surgery. Surgical costs in Mexico are significantly less with our all-inclusive Gastric Sleeve costing $4,595. Being part of this group requires mutual trust. relocateSearch(); .visely-pagination ul li a { display: block; min-height: 3px; height: 3px; } Then I found Dr. Grossbaud from Tampa Florida. I don\u0027t blame my weight loss surgeon because my\n\nhealth had been going downhill for years due to morbid obesity. I know about one death from months ago but since then there hasnt been a second one. By General Surgery Residency. Dr. Montalvo assisted Dr. Elias Ortiz with A Lighter Me for thousands of bariatric surgeries. } This makes gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico up to 60 percent less expensive for most patients than the same procedure in the United States would be. // END Polyfill googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/H1_Header', [[728, 90], [320, 50]], 'div-gpt-ad-1486151375290-0').defineSizeMapping(mappingH1).addService(googletag.pubads()); "name": "Proud2BMe", Most people can fit from two to five ounces in their stomachs at one time following surgery. "alternateName": "en-US" googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Header_845x60_HT1', [845, 60], 'div-gpt-ad-HT1').addService(googletag.pubads()); 01697/2018. From 1993-1996, Technical School No. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" Going under the knife is a risk. Death is a risk we all take with having surgery and it can happen anywhere. But we go beyond just giving you paperwork to take home. Another thing you need to realize is that many doctors in Mexico have more experience with gastric sleeves and perform more surgeries. return(number>0?1:-1)*Math.floor(Math.abs(number))};var maxSafeInteger=Math.pow(2,53)-1;var toLength=function(value){var len=toInteger(value);return Math.min(Math.max(len,0),maxSafeInteger)};return function from(arrayLike){var C=this;var items=Object(arrayLike);if(arrayLike==null){throw new TypeError('Array.from requires an array-like object - not null or undefined')} I was afraid to go considering i went by myself but alighterme is a excellent company on top of that they r very honest so if anyone have questions on death i would just ask them. Bariatric Surgery Program at Hospital Angeles Tijuana, November-December 2011, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Tijuana, Mexico, located just south of San Diego, is a hot spot for medical tourism because travel to this city is usually quite simple and cheap. With over 12,000 successful surgeries, Dr. Elias Ortiz is the leader in bariatric weight loss surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. window.addEventListener('load', function() {viselyForumInit();}); Bariatric Surgery. He is accredited by the American College of Surgeons, in Tijuana BC Mexico. }, Once inside the abdomen, the surgeon will staple and further suture a majority of the stomach shut to decrease the organs size. The deaths aren't alleged. Feeling great and my insulin levels I am taking have already dropped from 335 to 40 a day! In his surgical training of 4 years he obtained the General Surgery Title endorsed by the Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UDG) as well as the certificate of specialist in General Surgery. "@type": "InteractionCounter", 1,571 posts. Dr. Elias Ortiz works out of various hospitals in Mexico and has pricing starting at $4,350 for the gastric sleeve surgery. I am not doubting the physicians credentials and I have heard a lot of good stories\n\nfrom patients that go to Mexico. How did you lose so much weight? "name": "BariatricPal", I put lemon in it and that now makes me nauseous. When I went to the seminar that my surgeon has a couple\n\nof times a month he stated that Dr.\u0027s actually did the sleeve first on super morbidly obese\n\nindividuals and then they later did the gastric bypass. Get full descriptions of location and facility as part of your decision process. However, if you look at the article, it is "Sponsor Insight," effectively and . ", This generates an impact in self-esteem, anxiety, lack of social interaction and in some cases, isolation. Having 2 lifting vectors it allows an optimum adjustment of the breast leaving it firm and cosmetically pleasant. 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()); "@type": "Person", Laparoscopic Surgery Program in the Regional General Hospital No. mapApiKey: '', It can be easy to second-guess an out-of-country surgical procedure, and it is certainly vital that potential patients carefully look into any doctors, clinics or hospitals that they choose in Mexico. Bariiime, Yesterday at 12:22 AM With Elias Ortiz & Company, youre never alone. Recently went to Tijuana Mexico and had my gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz. } "logo": "https://r.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2018_10/logo.png.13014fc8659df17527ebe62b18103bd0.png", "query-input": "required name=query", ShoppGirl "@id": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/486-mexico-self-pay-weight-loss-surgery/", Costs depend on the following: -Inpatient stay fees-Surgical fees-Physician fees-Anesthesiology fees-Laboratory work and x-ray costs-Preliminary and follow-up appointment costs. "@type": "Person", "@type": "Person", var modifyClass = classModifiers[1]; Locations (1) www.obesitycontrolcenter.com. Elias Ortiz & Company has opened to provide affordable, all-inclusive weight loss surgery in Tijuana, Mexico.Patients can save hundreds of dollars by taking advantage of opening specials. We have the same chance of dying on an operating table right here in the USA. I was only stating a concern that I would have going out of the\n\nstates to have any kind of major surgery with my co morbidoties. I had surgery with Dr. Ortiz March 28 2015 . Ultimately keep that in mind when making your decision to travel long distance to have your surgery. With some of the finest bariatric surgeons in Tijuana, Mexico, Elias Ortiz & Company specializes in a variety of weight-loss surgical procedures with minimalist complications. Certainly was not what I had in the U.S. Infiltrated veins on 4 of the 5 patients, lab tech trying to draw blood without gloves, letting the IV bags run out and not being replaced timely, no extra pillows or blankets available to help patient get comfortable, bar music next door keeping patients awake most of the night, no monitoring of Fluid intake/output, long waits between request for and delivery of liquids, having to wear \u0027leggings/stockings for blood clotting concerns vs the updated leg wraps used here in the U.S. 15, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. 45, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-thumb-238800.jpg", I am just giving an opinion here but how is 2 years follow up via skype and phone with the Surgeon, and Nutritionist going to help the patient if he has critical complications they have, flown back to the states. Will do my weight taking on Wednesdayto see what I have lost. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x600_S3', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S3').addService(googletag.pubads()); { "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" So I knew I didn\u0027t want that procedure. 45, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Laparoscopic Surgery Programin the Regional General Hospital No. cachedDevice = newDevice; memberID: 0, While things may not have been perfect for any of us during our journey, we all 3 would do it again in a heartbeat!\n\nLuckily our issues in Mexico were minor, and I am thankful that my daughters had the option to have their surgeries performed in Mexico at a much lower rate then it would have cost them here in the U.S. sleeve, revision, Mexico, Tijuana, best surgeons, best hospitals; 16 replies; 4,695 views; Dani Dey; July 21, 2022; Dr.Carlos Zerrweck at ABC Santa Fe in CDMX . According to Ortiz . 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"); } } That\u0027s .08 percentabout the average. Laparoscopic Surgery Program in the Regional General Hospital No. }; . "addressCountry": null Dr. Ariel Ortiz is a member of numerous, prestigious medical . The collected fat can be transferred for augmentation to other areas that require added volume (e.g. We suggest that visitors to this site discuss the information contained here with their own physician. } .visely-recommendations-container .complete { min-height: 400px; } upload_imgURL: "", Resident Coordinator of General Surgery, generation 20082009, Regional General Hospital No. Mammary reduction technique depends of the amount of mammary tissue to remove and lift. I was surprised at the \"quality\" of the OCC facility. Many patients feel inspired to improve other areas of their health following surgery and find it easier to exercise regularly as well. Five people have taken steps toward filing a class action lawsuit related to surgical referrals to Mexico and the post-surgical treatment received locally that they claim has led to injuries and some deaths. The most common long-term side effects from a sleeve gastrectomy include the following: -Malabsorption-Poor nutrition-Gastroesophageal reflux-Hernias-Stomach leaking-Intestinal blockage-Anemia, Gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico is becoming increasingly popular and has swiftly become the most popular out-of-country surgery for Americans. The information on this page is presented as supplied by the indicated members of . 2nd Regional and International Congress on Obesity conducted by the Association for the Study of Obesity and its complications AC. May 2004, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Jessie Ballandby, Justin Blackburn, Carson Miller, Sheli Stoddard and Sunshine Brewer have served a notice of claim demanding $100 million . @keyframes fade2 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 55% {opacity: 1;} 60% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } I am happy for all those who have had success with their WLS and their surgeon of choice. I know a lot of co-workers who, had the surgery and they never had any problems. I don\u0027t want to become a new doctors learning lesson.\n\n\n\n\nTijuana is right next door to San Ysidro, Ca, in case of a Medical Emergency the border is opened up for the ambulance it takes mere minutes\n \nMost Hospitals are no more than 5 miles from the Border some are even closer\n \nPeople who are transported to the USA go back there because they do not want or have the money to pay the medical bill for their care so they are taken back to the USA so they can have their insurance cover the expenses\n", }, Dr. Elias Ortiz & Company is the chief bariatric surgeon at Elias Ortiz & Company in Tijuana, Mexico. }, After, five months I am finally feeling like myself. ips.setSetting( 'emoji_cache', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/M_member_253135.png", So they have more experience than many doctors in the U.S. That's a plus. Long term follow up care should be another well researched topic. "name": "sharonintx", What would change my mind is the experience level. Certificate of Accreditation of Foreign Language Skills: English. "@type": "Comment", mapProvider: 'none', For info email hello@eliasortiz.co (not com) We have three of the best board-certified dentists in Mexico who provide a vast array of treatments for a wide range of oral conditions. These records are particularly important for those who have preexisting conditions that could affect their surgeries and recovery times. . To be honest, someone has called, but both my daughters work and when the Mexico staff call it is always during the day when the girls are not home! Even more important for some is the reduction in dangerous diseases and conditions that are directly related to obesity, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. This is particularly true of Tijuana, which lies just over the U.S. border and which is only a 30-minute drive from San Diego. $(document).ready(function(){ 4.8 107 reviews. googletag.cmd.push(function() { This high cost is the reason that many people are turning to gastric sleeve procedures in Mexico rather than having them stateside. "author": { My daughters and I are enjoying our very active and vital lifestyles as a result of having WLS. omrhsn, February 16 "userInteractionCount": 102 Bariatrics Dr. Elas Ortiz Dr. Elias Ortiz hails from Baja California, Mexico, and holds more than 8 years of medical experience in bariatric surgery. Dermal fillers, are a rejuvenating non-surgical facial procedure whose results are immediately visible. "dateCreated": "2015-05-01T02:13:22+0000", var _d_site = _d_site || '91477E68AE0F3B83C4E72821'; "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3821474", International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (2009-2013) General Surgery Specialty. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Header_900x50_U1', [900, 50], 'div-gpt-ad-U1').addService(googletag.pubads()); The risk of heart attack is highest upon given anesthesia as it can raise the blood pressure significantly. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/241414-proud2bme/" Should have, but didn\u0027t complete those steps adequately. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. "potentialAction": { } Not all surgeons have deaths on their hands. The resection of them to correct the area is known as torsoplasty, in which the scar is hidden in the bra line. .visely-widget-container:before { content: 'small'; display: none; } There is no way they would ever have been able to have the surgery without the option made available through Medical Tourism. Dr. Elias Ortiz is an amazing barbaric surgeon. There were no real major differences, but I did come away with some disappointment in the actual care my daughters received in the OCC as compared to the care I received in the U.S. \n\nThings I learned through first hand experience and things you should get confirmed, though certainly not limited to, as part of your research are listed here.\n\n1. One in the U.S. (mine performed by dr. Houseworth on June 17, 2014) and the other one in Mexico (dr. Arial Ortiz performed the sleeve surgery for my daughters on Dec 9, 2014). $(".closeMessage").on('click', function(){ We dont use taxis or rideshare drivers. 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