"@type": "Comment", googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(); Emails provided to The Tribune-News show that Brimhall ran a lucrative referral service using SLUSD resources for more than five years. By The author has contributed to research in topic(s): Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy & Lithotripsy. "author": { "addressLocality": null, "userInteractionCount": 401 var ViselyConfig = {"homePage":[{"type":"MOST_POPULAR","title":"Most Popular In Store","count":1,"totalCount":4,"order":[{"type":"Image","enabled":true,"priority":0},{"type":"Name","enabled":true,"priority":1},{"type":"Price","enabled":true,"priority":2}],"enabled":true,"recommendedByVisely":true},{"type":"TRENDING_NOW","title":"Trending Now In Store","count":5,"totalCount":15,"order":[{"type":"Image","enabled":true,"priority":0},{"type":"Name","enabled":true,"priority":1},{"type":"Price","enabled":true,"priority":2}],"enabled":true},{"type":"NEW_ARRIVALS","title":"New Arrivals","count":5,"totalCount":15,"order":[{"type":"Image","enabled":true,"priority":0},{"type":"Name","enabled":true,"priority":1},{"type":"Price","enabled":true,"priority":2}],"enabled":true,"recommendedByVisely":true}]}; Dr. Elias Ortiz - Chief Bariatric Surgeon. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/M_member_321206.png", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2021_07/666016259_reddress.thumb.jpg.e35e435135048cc07374b2eb82461153.jpg", After extensive research, I decided to have my revision performed by ALM. .visely-recommendation-item .spr-badge-caption {display: none;} "@type": "Person", "dateCreated": "2017-04-20T20:52:49+0000", "text": "I chose ALM for my gastric bypass revision. } "name": "bayougirlmrsc", event.preventDefault(); { 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. 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. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S2', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S2').addService(googletag.pubads()); I originally lost 150 lbs., but gained back approximately 60 pounds after 5 years. var _d_site = _d_site || '91477E68AE0F3B83C4E72821'; "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" "author": { }, // http://osvaldas.info/drop-down-navigation-responsive-and-touch-friendly We suggest that visitors to this site discuss the information contained here with their own physician. Rounding out the final top plastic surgeons in Mexico, are head plastic surgeons at Elias Ortiz & Company, Dr. Omar Lazos is an expert in breast augmentation surgery, and weight loss surgery. However, if you . I chose ALM for my gastric bypass revision. "@type": "Comment", Carolina Ocete Martn is an academic researcher. We are all obese-to grossly morbid obese and out of the thousands 2 deaths? // BEGIN Polyfill "text": "Thats awful, but considering their clientele is unhealthy, its not surprising. English could use some improving but that was minor. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/", in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums, By Dr. Elias Ortiz is an amazing barbaric surgeon. Bariatric Multivitamins! } else { "userInteractionCount": 102 The claim alleges that the plaintiffs sustained long term physical, emotional and mental effects after either utilizing the referral service provided by Brimhall, the after care treatment received by Hall or other services provided by the defendants. shouldn't you have checked their back grounds BEFORE hiring them? . Visit website. My only words of caution would be if you\u0027re a person who is super needy in the medical dept and go to or call your Dr for every little thing, then Mexico is not for you. All rights reserved. "item": { }, 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. ObesityHelp.com does not monitor or edit this information. { function viselyForumInit() { $(targetElement).removeClass(className); "dateCreated": "2017-04-21T18:01:17+0000", since the surgery my life has been a living hell. Dr. Ortiz made me feel nothing and not to worry at all. var ViselyIntegration = 'external'; The information on this page is presented as supplied by the indicated members of our community. 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. "@type": "Comment", var relocateSearch = function(){ if (detectDevice() > 25){ $("#elSearch").prependTo(".ipsfocus-search"); } else { $("#elSearch").prependTo(".mobile-search"); } } "They have a lot of fake reviews and community ambassadors, so I would look for reviews on platforms like this and non-owned consumer review websites when making a decision on who to go with. I knew whatever happened, Id made the best decision I could. }); $(window).resize(debounce(function(){ var newDevice = detectDevice(); if(newDevice !== cachedDevice){ "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4623591", I recommend him for sure! in Food and Nutrition, By upload_imgURL: "", Mexican facilities are just like US facilities. I start a new job as a home health nurse tomorrow. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/S_member_326484.png", var modifyClass = classModifiers[1]; ips.setSetting( 'totalWeightLost', jQuery.parseJSON('5722516') ); } } else { "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/74134-bayougirlmrss/" }, "@type": "Person", Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? The bottom line is we are unhealthy and unhealthy people most likely to experience complications in any surgery. They do work with other surgeons. There will be no follow up care so you have to be savvy enough to figure things out on your own. $(document).ready(function(){ { I'd go back to him. // END Polyfill if(arguments.length>2){T=arguments[2]}} The procedures offered range from gastric sleeve to gastric bypass and have performed over 6,000 surgeries. I can name at least 3 of your surgeons (former surgeons) that previously worked with ALM. 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. "postalCode": null, "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/321206-mhy12784/" cachedDevice = newDevice; I was pretty impressed by all of this. They have streamlined weight loss surgery in Mexico through educating and guiding patients through the whole process. "pageStart": 1, I had my VSG on 2/2/18 amazed with Dr. Ortiz professionalize and the staff of ALM. Pricing Reference. Your surgeon will give you guidelines to follow of course, and you can always email them, but that\u0027s about it for f/u. { ;(function(e,t,n,r){e.fn.doubleTapToGo=function(r){if(! }, If there is not a toilet readily available I risk the chance of incontinence. CustomEvent.prototype=window.Event.prototype;window.CustomEvent=CustomEvent})();if(!Array.from){Array.from=(function(){var toStr=Object.prototype.toString;var isCallable=function(fn){return typeof fn==='function'||toStr.call(fn)==='[object Function]'};var toInteger=function(value){var number=Number(value);if(isNaN(number)){return 0} Or continue with the stupid attacks, w/e floats . 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. He's professional, clearly listened to me and didn't blow me off like the gastro-enterologist here in the states. This does not help at all.\n\n\n\n\tIf anybody is considering a revision I would seriously reconsider going to ALM. 1140 Saint Vincent St. Utica, NY 13501. --> ips.utils.cookie.set( 'topBarClosed', 'true', messageDate.toUTCString() ); Copyright 2023 by Elias Ortiz & Company. Speak with past, current and future patients of Elias Ortiz & Company by joining our private Facebook support group. @media only screen and (max-width: 383px) {} You haven't answered that question yet, unless I missed it. Visit Website. Lisa Marie Pompa has also performed thousands of procedures without a patient death.\n\t \n\n\n\n\t \n\n", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4570477", Protein shakes make me nauseous and that's wreaking havoc on my skin, I'm starting to regret surgery a little bit. The U.S. Department of Justice said in a . that a few people were kicked off of their fb page for simply asking if anyone had any complications with them or other people trying to report negative things.. 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"mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" }, Resumen es: Objetivo: Demostrar la eficiencia de la ureteroscopia ambulatoria bajo sedacion-analgesia como procedimiento diagnostico y/o terapeutico en la patologia . }, .ipsLayout_sidebarright .most-popular .visely-recommendations-container > div > div {clear:left;} in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions. in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums, By Sandy, has there been a recent patient death at ALM? ips.setSetting( 'remote_image_proxy', jQuery.parseJSON('1') ); "name": "Mhy12784", "pageEnd": 7, 877-765-8446. As their chief of surgery, Ortiz is one of the top-rated surgeons in Mexico. mapProvider: 'none', Some . As long as we use our new tool properly- we lose weight. Surgery day is on "mexican time" and there was an issue with the OR the day of my surgery, which pushed us all back several hours. On 4/25/2015 at 2:08 PM, Skinnyninny said: Im going through A Lighter Me and Mi Doctors Hospital. 2 weeks after the surgery and I feel so much better and lighter. In an email dated in March 2016, two years after Ballandby nearly died in Mexico, Brimhall wrote to a client, I have taken down over 250 ladies and no one has ever regretted it.. Everyone seems ve. "@type": "PostalAddress", Ballandby reportedly suffered permanent damage to her physical, emotional and mental health after Brimhall referred her to Dr. Mario Alamanza in Tijuana, Mexico, in 2014 for gastric sleeve surgery. "name": "SuninVirgo", googletag.pubads().refresh(); "addressCountry": null 4.8 107 reviews. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/H1_Header', [[728, 90], [320, 50]], 'div-gpt-ad-1486151375290-0').defineSizeMapping(mappingH1).addService(googletag.pubads()); }); strict visiting hours are odd though. The single-anastomosis duodenal switch, also called stomach intestinal pylorus sparing surgery (SIPS) - or the Turbo Sleeve. performed at least 2000 surgeries and have been performing surgeries for at least 4 years that are free of deaths and complications." Yeah, so name 1 surgeon that meets that criteria. Once I was out of recovery Dr Ortiz came by to check on me and said that he no complications with my surgery. Montalvo began practicing weight loss surgery in 2017 with acclaimed surgeon Dr. Elias Ortiz, founder of Elias Ortiz & Company. A patient died after surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz at A Lighter Me! mappingH1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [728, 90]).addSize([980, 690], [728, 90]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 50]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]).build(); .visely-widget-container.hidden { visibility: hidden; display: flex; } .hidden.visely-pagination button { margin: 0; padding: 0;} "dateCreated": "2017-04-24T18:41:45+0000", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2021_07/666016259_reddress.thumb.jpg.e35e435135048cc07374b2eb82461153.jpg", How did Allegra Riggio become so successful and make so much money? "dateCreated": "2017-04-21T17:12:00+0000", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2021_07/666016259_reddress.thumb.jpg.e35e435135048cc07374b2eb82461153.jpg", The risks of the road I had been on outweighed the risks of surgery in my opinion. The urge comes within a matter of minutes. .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 { } } "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4443033", Then I remember thinking WALK! and dammit- I got up and walked! On 4/20/2017 at 3:52 PM, Alex Brecher said: On 4/21/2017 at 0:12 PM, ShelterDog64 said: On 4/21/2017 at 0:44 PM, Sandy Johnson said: Ill preempt this by stating I have no interest in ever having surgery in. I have no idea what type of embarrassment I will face. One benefit of A Lighter Me is that they understand weight loss surgery from a patient perspective, as much of their staff are weight loss surgery patients. { Born and raised in Tijuana Bali California, Mexico, Dr. Miguel Montalvo understands the demands and specifications involved with surgical patients in Tijuana. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" $('.top-bar').hide(); "@type": "Person", When I contacted, Dr. Ortiz, about this problem he simply stated, take Imodium an over the counter anti-diarrheal. The claims states that these women collaborated on endeavors to provide a referral service and after care services for patients who received gastric sleeve, Lapband surgery and/or cosmetic surgery. } "@type": "Comment", { The widespread infection and lack of treatment allegedly led to her death. Alexander COVID News-Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's Newsletter is a reader-supported publication . I was lucky enough to work at home after the surgery, but unfortunately, I was laid-off. "name": "ShelterDog64", *Gastric sleeve pricing starting at just $4,595 and your companion accompanies you at NO CHARGE. The company is led by Dr. Elias Ortiz and industry veterans Michele Riter and . 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')} Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? The urge comes within a matter of minutes. Professional license number: 5285953 Federal Taxpayers Registry: OIGJ810323D28 CURP: OIGJ810323HBCRMS08 "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" . So far, I felt it in my clothesso far, and I lost my taste bud. Alexander COVID News-Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. ], "name": "BariatricPal", } "@type": "Comment", .visely-recommendations-container .product__prices div.price-container span:nth-child(2):not(:only-child) { color: #e36fab;font-weight: 600;font-size: 13px;margin-left: 5px;line-height: 13px; text-decoration: line-through !important; } Dr. Elias Ortiz* is a renowned surgeon from Mexico that has over 5 years dedicated to performing bariatric surgery. A patient died after surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz at A-Lighter-me. 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/" // BEGIN Widgets configuration .visely-recommendation-item .product__image { padding: 5px; position: relative; height: 215px; } It's easy! 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." . "@context": "http://www.schema.org", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2021_05/1516267457331.thumb.jpeg.95b77fd3406128ee120e0901221fee06.jpeg", "@type": "Comment", On 4/27/2015 at 8:02 PM, SuninVirgo said: I am so thirsty but water makes me nauseous. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/331819-shelly420/" .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;} chiquitatummy, April 17, 2021 Dr. Jalil Illan Fraijo has performed over 8500 surgeries without a patient death. detectDevice(); OCC and Dr. Ariel Ortiz: he has the certifications and accreditation, but directed people with lap bands to an unlicensed and unqualified group of people for maintenance, leading to many complications and at least one death. "text": "Here are two surgeons in Tijuana:\n\tDr. I have no idea what type of embarrassment I will face. In one email Brimhall acknowledged that Almanza had performed up to 20 surgeries per day, and in another she noted that there were no doctors on hand for patients who were moved to a hotel the day after surgery. My surgeon is Armando Joya.Sent from my SM-N950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app\n", /* Desktop = 30, Tablet = 20, Mobile = 10 */ "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4444918", With a degree in medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of the Baja California State University, Dr. Montalvo specializes in general surgery. }, { It is honestly the best decision I've ever made. Nice Doctor.I had my surgery in Tijuana, no issues at all, from hospital to care taken. { Dr. Ortiz has coordinators on staff at Mi Doctor to assist with any questions or concerns. And there are thousands of others with stories just like mine. }); ), Other Types of Weight Loss Surgery & Procedures. "dateCreated": "2017-12-27T22:29:59+0000", You haven\u0027t answered that question yet, unless I missed it.\n\n", in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By Nothing is guaranteed about anything, its a tool not a magic bullet. Virtual consultations accepted i. "name": "Alex Brecher", "@type": "Person", Dr. Mariano Covarrubias is an expert surgeon with over 17 years of experience in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. There are a lot of people who have also had great experiences, but be wary of community marketing. }, ips.setSetting( 'shopifyUrl', jQuery.parseJSON('"https:\/\/store.bariatricpal.com"') ); "@context": "http://www.schema.org", .visely-recommendations-container .product__title { margin: 10px 10px 0px; min-height: 60px; color: #2a6496; font-weight: 900; } var ViselyPage = 'index'; var CKEDITOR_BASEPATH = '//www.bariatricpal.com/applications/core/interface/ckeditor/ckeditor/'; That\u0027s what most companies do JS\n\n", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/1125-alex-brecher/" I was very at peace the day of surgery(09/16/14). This provider is highly rated on Yelp, Facebook, Google, and even on forums such as Obesity Help, offering a variety of medical services in Tijuana. "dateCreated": "2017-04-24T18:42:42+0000", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/S_member_331819.png", Until people on this site learn to be kind to each other and use their adult words instead of words like "ick" or "icky", I'm out. var ipsSettings = { Shortly after in mid-2019, the bariatric facilitating company dissolved and Dr. Elias Ortiz started his own company. The additional 2 feet of malabsorption causes me to have AT LEAST 5 loose stools a day. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2018_06/27337087_10215051054900088_49427706625997313_n.thumb.jpg.5d19f0a5e69dbefea9ab2d53f15b4677.jpg", Is it possible for you to answer the question about a recent patient death at ALM? The chief surgeon of the A Lighter Me bariatric surgical team is Dr. Elias Ortiz, and his work exceeds his excellent surgical skills where together with other doctors they have been recognized for their contribution to minimally invasive surgery or weight loss surgery. .visely-recommendation-item .cycle img { top:0; -webkit-animation-iteration-count: infinite; animation-iteration-count: infinite; display: block !important; position:absolute; } The odds are still great so switching docs won\u0027t guaranteed your survival rate you may switch doctors and be the first death for that doctor. .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); } }, The additional 2 feet of malabsorption causes me to have AT LEAST 5 loose stools a day. "text": "shouldn\u0027t you have checked their back grounds BEFORE hiring them? }; In his tenure as a plastic surgeon, he has participated in many workshops and courses, as well as surgical campaigns and research projects in his specialty. Dr. Lisa Marie Pompa has also performed thousands of procedures without a patient death. "@type": "Person", To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Bariatric and metabolic surgery can also help resolve type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and even cancer. I also respectfully disagree. Its alleged that Brimhall, who has no medical background, was referring patients to physicians with no knowledge of their medical history, procedural environment, safety protocols or the condition of the surgical center where treatment was received. I must plan any outings outside of my home to make sure there will be a toilet nearby. .visely-pagination { text-align: center; clear: both; } ", links_external: true, The urge comes within a matter of minutes. and not to mention extremely good looking too! I don't know what to do. { Please take the time to read their surgeons credentials as they are among the top surgeons in the Mexican medical tourism industry. memberID: 0, ObesityHelp is dedicated to the education, empowerment and support of all individuals affected by obesity, along with their families, friends, employers, surgeons and physicians. After extensive research, I decided to have my revision performed by ALM. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/252836-suninvirgo/" The whole trip was very organized and relaxing. DIAGNOSIS. 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