Sunshine Brewer and Sheli Stoddard also received after care from Hall and reported complications. ips.setSetting( 'emoji_ascii', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); }}, 500)); var ViselyIntegration = 'external'; This organization is dedicated to excellence. googletag.enableServices(); // http://osvaldas.info/drop-down-navigation-responsive-and-touch-friendly Here are two surgeons in Tijuana: "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4443016", English could use some improving but that was minor. Or continue with the stupid attacks, w/e floats . Is it possible for you to answer the question about a recent patient death at ALM? The information on this page is presented as supplied by the indicated members of our community. \n\n\n\n\tAs to them adding two feet of malabsorption, I have no idea what that is supposed to mean. Contact Information. var len=toLength(items.length);var A=isCallable(C)?Object(new C(len)):new Array(len);var k=0;var kValue;while(k1?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')} I remember seeing Dr Ortiz in the nurses area and how surprised he was that I was walking already. if(arguments.length>2){T=arguments[2]}} For info email hello@eliasortiz.co (not com) --> justsillyme cookie_path: "/", googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(); "dateCreated": "2017-04-21T18:01:17+0000", 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. 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. "name": "Soonerjoseph", } { Started 22 hours ago, By "@type": "Comment", I was lucky enough to work at home after the surgery, but unfortunately, I was laid-off. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('viselyWidgetInit', {detail: { widgetType: 'MOST_POPULAR' }})); "@type": "Language", *Gastric sleeve pricing starting at just $4,595 and your companion accompanies you at NO CHARGE. Elias Ortiz & Company is a scheduling facilitator. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S4', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S4').addService(googletag.pubads()); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/315011-raheema/" "@type": "Person", @media only screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .visely-widget-container:before { content: 'large'; } } I start a new job as a home health nurse tomorrow. Take your first step by telling us a little about yourself. "alternateName": "en-US" Pre Operation 5/9\n", var mappingT1P1; } else { "@type": "Person", However, data-driven trade reviews are required, utilising CITES data to increase our understanding of the trade . Visit Website. Patient Reviews: Great team of doctors, each one came to me and explained what their role was and what to expect. After I awoke from surgery I was told that an additional 2 feet of malabsorption were added. $(window).resize(debounce(function(){ var newDevice = detectDevice(); if(newDevice !== cachedDevice){ To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. ","item_type":"topic","category_name":"Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery"} ); "name": "shelly420", The bottom of their website states "Elias Ortiz & Company is a scheduling facilitator. A patient died after surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz at A-Lighter-me. I knew whatever happened, Id made the best decision I could. "@type": "Comment", There is a direct correlation between the complexity of the surgery and the average cost. Here are two surgeons in Tijuana: Dr. Elias Ortiz is an amazing bariatric surgeon. "@type": "Comment", Above all, they excel in patient care and dedication to making an impact on the obesity epidemic. 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. Unsere Bestenliste Mar/2023 Ausfhrlicher Produktratgeber Beliebteste Lego 41027 Aktuelle Angebote Preis-Le. Prior to that she had been receiving treatment from Hall, who, according to the Arizona State Board of Nursing, failed to notify Ericksons physician, or to take measures to determine the cause of the severe pain and loss of weight experienced by Hall. Some features of A Lighter Me are listed within their all-inclusive package, which includes; ALM is aimed to help those struggling with obesity when traditional weight loss methods have failed to provide any long term weight loss results. Bariatric surgery providers closely related to A Lighter Me include Mexico Bariatric Center, Elias Ortiz & Company, and Renew Bariatrics. "discussionUrl": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/", "author": { As of today(13 months out) I'm down 190lbs and feeling fabulous! I was lucky enough to work at home after the surgery, but unfortunately, I was laid-off. "@type": "InteractionCounter", .cycle-3 img:nth-of-type(1) { -webkit-animation-delay: -3s; animation-delay: -3s; } EOC. "dateCreated": "2018-04-13T21:44:19+0000", ips.setSetting( 'emoji_style', jQuery.parseJSON('"native"') ); My surgeon was incredible! I recommend him for sure! These facilities allow him to treat you with specialized care and advanced equipment that allows him to monitor your progress should you require an overnight stay. Also listed as defendants are S. Ross Fox, Ariel Ortiz, Lee Grossbard, Kathy Fox, Gwendolyn Hall, Tammy Hall-Kubitza, Dr. Mauricio Gutierrez and Kristie Rivington-Blackwell. There will be no follow up care so you have to be savvy enough to figure things out on your own. mapApiKey: '', I put lemon in it and that now 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=4442468", }); I had the best experience despite the fact I was worried and had the first time having any kind of surgery. Copyright 2022 Company Name. GreenTealael, July 24, 2018 "@type": "ListItem", }, Love to hear this.very encouraging! Carson Miller was another one of Halls patients. Shes supposed to know the doctors and make sure things are safe, otherwise why go through her at all? stated Blackburn. As their chief of surgery, Ortiz is one of the top-rated surgeons in Mexico.. Full Name: Jess Elas Ortiz Gmez. kcuster83 Although I have lost about 45 lbs. $('[data-class]').on( "click", function(event) { }, "text": "BAM. drops the mic and walks away.. good job Alex.\n\n\n\n\tand so now we wait for Sandy to skirt over that\n\n", I'm really surprised that it's not many more deaths than this! "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4522895", viewProfiles: true, "@type": "Comment", Surgery Assistant of Dr. Elias Ortiz on many bariatric procedures, 2014 - Present Resident Coordinator of General Surgery 2012-2013 XXXVI International Congress of General Surgeons, 2012 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. They dont bother informing you of this prior to payment. "potentialAction": { }, 0 ); mapProvider: 'none', Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-thumb-252836.jpg", Elias Ortiz Gomez, MD has a very astounding resume, he was a speaker for many big events, worked in many hospitals, and wrote lots of bariatric surgery publications. I received excellent care under Dr. Elias Ortiz and Dr. Oscar Morales from A Lighter Me. A Lighter Me. I was slowly killing myself anyhow.\n\n", "name": "BariatricPal", I was the only person who showed up to help . "@type": "Comment", I also respectfully disagree. "inLanguage": [ On 4/25/2015 at 2:08 PM, Skinnyninny said: Im going through A Lighter Me and Mi Doctors Hospital. Don't 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: "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.". Virtual Consultations Now Available (832) 963-1803 Dr. Lisa Marie Pompa has also performed thousands of procedures without a patient death. "pageEnd": 7, ALighterMe.com, known prominently as A Lighter Me or ALM, is a medical tourism facilitator offering bariatric, plastic, and dental procedures. ObesityHelp.com does not monitor or edit this information. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/", 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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