resizeWindow(); 0:57. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/S_member_326484.png", I chose ALM for my gastric bypass revision. Their surgery packages are all-inclusive and leave nothing to chance. *Gastric sleeve pricing starting at just $4,595 and your companion accompanies you at NO CHARGE. Sandy, has there been a recent patient death at ALM? This does not help at all. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" The Blossom staff does a fantastic job on preparing the medical side and the billing department specializes in all your billing needs! We are not healthcare providers. .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 originally lost 150 lbs., but gained back approximately 60 pounds after 5 years. "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. I had the best experience despite the fact I was worried and had the first time having any kind of surgery. "text": "Thats awful, but considering their clientele is unhealthy, its not surprising. .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; } .visely-recommendation-item .badge--sale {margin: 5px; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 5px; display: block; font-size: 13px; padding: 1px 4px; position: absolute; right: 0; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; top: 0; min-width: 55px; width:auto; z-index: 3; height: 35px; line-height: 35px;background-color: #e36fab; } I recommend him for sure! k+=1}A.length=len;return A}}())} .visely-pagination ul { width: 100%; display: table; table-layout: fixed; background-color: #e3e3e3; margin: 0; padding: 0; } Dr Elias Ortiz: His profile proudly states he was featured as a "2015 Premier Surgeon" by Newsweek. 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"@type": "Person", Pre-operatory blood work, EKG, and physical evaluation, Lap-Band Surgery in Tijuana, Mexico Starting at $5,795. Sign up for a new account in our community. "author": { "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_03/20170225_224551_HDR.thumb.jpg.2b5194bae67bb6ed6d79761ba0e787ac.jpg", "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/S_member_331819.png", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4522333", "@type": "PostalAddress", // Toggle class You can read about his qualifications and history here and he see which procedures he . Bariatric Multivitamins! 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. None of the surgeons from the facility where I had my surgery done can work anywhere but at a military treatment facility in the US. 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. He received his medical degree from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years. ), Other Types of Weight Loss Surgery & Procedures. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/contact/" 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. 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')} message_imgURL: "", "dateCreated": "2017-04-21T18:01:17+0000", Jalil Illan Fraijo has performed over 8500 surgeries without a patient death.\n\tDr. He claims he suffered from multiple complications due to overfilling of his band and his health continues to suffer as a result of that treatment. ips.setSetting( 'date_format', jQuery.parseJSON('"mm\/dd\/yy"') ); gergisshanouda for Jesus Elias Ortiz. Tattoo- Back Neck - PAIN Tattoo- Center Back - jessa boricua Tattoo- Center Left Arm - brass knuckles, rose Tattoo- Center Left Calf - paw print, skeletal hand Tattoo- Center Right Arm - bear, 2 revolvers Tattoo- Center Stomach - Ortiz, Puerto Rico flag Tattoo- Front Left Arm - skulls, barbed wire, spider web Tattoo- Front Left Leg - bone Tattoo- Front Left Thigh - birds, Mom Tattoo- Front . "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, Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW! } I originally lost 150 lbs., but gained back approximately 60 pounds after 5 years. Note: The founder of A Lighter Me (ALM) Sandy sadly passed away in 2018. n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n; kcuster83 (833) 781-7444. Mexican facilities are just like US facilities. in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By // BEGIN Polyfill I was very at peace the day of surgery(09/16/14). .cycle-2 img {-webkit-animation-duration: 6s; animation-duration: 6s; -webkit-animation-name: fade2; animation-name: fade2; } "@type": "Person", That\u0027s what most companies do JS\n\n", Mitochondrial fission protein 1 (Fis1) was identified in yeast as being essential for mitochondrial division or fission and subsequently determined to mediate human mitochondrial and peroxisomal fission. Thats her whole purpose. Although I have lost about 45 lbs. Kris Poole, February 17 { The team knows how difficult, confusing, and time-consuming it can be to research your options, find all the facts, and choose the best surgeon. }); Bariatric and metabolic surgery can also help resolve type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and even cancer. { I just had VSG with MD Mariano Covarrubias 2 weeks ago (Dec 5th 2011).Everything is going great, in addition to pre-surgery care, to surgery and post-surgery.Very professional, optimistic, and straight + prudent to talk with. }, My wife & I were sleeved by Dr Ortiz 9/16/14. This does not help at all.\n\n\n\n\tIf anybody is considering a revision I would seriously reconsider going to ALM. cookie_ssl: true, Alexander COVID News-Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's Newsletter is a reader-supported publication . The U.S. Department of Justice said in a . @-webkit-keyframes fade2 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 55% {opacity: 1;} 60% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } Jessie (Ballandby) almost died in that hotel and there wasnt a doctor on hand, there wasnt anybody there. I do not want to discourage anyone from making a decision to improve your health and lifestyle, but I would use caution with dealing with Elias Ortiz and Co (EOC) operating under RitePitch LLC for your bariatric surgery. Lisa Marie Pompa has also performed thousands of procedures without a patient death.\n\t \n\n\n\n\t \n\n", var ViselyPage = 'index'; mappingH1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [728, 90]).addSize([980, 690], [728, 90]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 50]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]).build(); Although I have lost about 45 lbs. notification_imgURL: "", var targetElement = classModifiers[2]; eliasortizandcompany. Please take the time to read their surgeons credentials as they are among the top surgeons in the Mexican medical tourism industry. If there is not a toilet readily available I risk the chance of incontinence. .visely-recommendation-item a, .visely-recommendation-item a:hover { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; opacity: 1; } }); "@type": "WebSite", "@type": "ListItem", If anybody is considering a revision I would seriously reconsider going to ALM. "@type": "Comment", }, mcipanda, February 23 googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x600_S3', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S3').addService(googletag.pubads()); "dateCreated": "2017-04-25T00:45:11+0000", 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. But I dont think any bariatric surgeon "guarentees" weight loss. } Complications of transoral and transnasal . Without a doubt, this was the worst decision of my life. I also respectfully disagree. "text": "Here are two surgeons in Tijuana:\n\tDr. My point was that there are MANY MANY WL surgeons who do a high volume of surgeries with no mortality on their record.\n\tIs it possible for you to answer the question about a recent patient death at ALM? We are aware some weight loss. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/290712-shelterdog64/" Dr. Elias Rizk is a Neurosurgeon in Hershey, PA. Find Dr. Rizk's phone number, address, insurance information, hospital affiliations and more. since the surgery my life has been a living hell. $(".cPost .ipsReact .ipsReact_blurb.ipsHide:only-child").closest('.ipsItemControls').addClass('iIC-no-react'); "@id": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/486-mexico-self-pay-weight-loss-surgery/", Virtual consultations accepted i. After I awoke from surgery I was told that an additional 2 feet of malabsorption were added. "potentialAction": { If there is not a toilet readily available I risk the chance of incontinence. Dr. Manoel Galvao joins Elias Ortiz & Company providing you with his expertise in bariatric endoscopy. { Excellent pre op, surgical and post op care. "discussionUrl": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/", Any chance you heard or understood something incorrectly ?\n\n", // BEGIN Widgets configuration ips.setSetting( 'url_filter_any_action', jQuery.parseJSON('"allow"') ); Speak with past, current and future patients of Elias Ortiz & Company by joining our private Facebook support group. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2021_07/666016259_reddress.thumb.jpg.e35e435135048cc07374b2eb82461153.jpg", Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy is effective first-line treatment for vision-threatening complications of diabetes, including center-involved diabetic macular edema (CI-DME) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). 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. "name": "stacey03", ips.setSetting( 'emoji_ascii', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4442468", "dateCreated": "2017-04-24T18:41:45+0000", They have helped well over 10,000+ people lose weight and improve the quality of their lives since 2002. 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. "@context": "http://schema.org", Thats Sandys job as a facilitator is to make sure her friends and family have safe conditions. Here are two surgeons in Tijuana: "dateCreated": "2017-04-24T18:42:42+0000", in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A, By A patient died after surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz at A Lighter Me! They are top in their field and have a true passion for their work. }, May 2004, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. 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. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ4', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ4').addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S1', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S1').addService(googletag.pubads()); "author": { After extensive research, I decided to have my revision performed by ALM. 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 We decided after a short period of time and background investigations that some were not a good fit for our company. I was lucky enough to work at home after the surgery, but unfortunately, I was laid-off. "name": "Alex Brecher", This bariatric surgery provider claims to carefully select and constantly monitor their Tijuana, Mexico hospital facilities and hotel accommodations to assure that they are providing patients with the most comfortable, worry-free experience possible. Those listed as defendants in the claim include current and former Snowflake residents Sandra Brimhall, a former principal at Whipple Ranch Elementary School in the Show Low School District, Iris Stratton, the owner of Fill Centers USA, and Gwendolyn Hall, a former certified midwife who was employed and trained in lap band care by Fill Centers USA. disableNotificationSounds: false, Learn more by visiting our website: https://eliasortiz.co/Meet past and present patients on our Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eliasortizandcompany/ Email sheila@eliasortiz.coPhone 315-907-0888#EOChatter #EOCrew #EOCookingwithsheila #EOCindy #dreliasortiz #eliasortiz\u0026co #drcovarrubias #drmarianocovarrubias #marianocovarrubias #eliasortizandco #eliasortizandcompany #tj #tijuana #wls #vsg #gastricsleeve #gastricbypass #minibypass #rny #plasticsurgery #mommymakeover #dromarlazos #surgeryinmexico #mexico #gastricsleevesurgery #gastricsleevecommunity #gastricsleevelife #gastricsleevecrew #gastricsleevebeforeandafter #gastricsleever Fill this health form out and email it back to me to see if you qualify for surgery. }, Brimhall, who has dubbed herself the Weight Coyote in emails sent from her Show Low Unified School District account, actively recruited referrals utilizing district resources during business hours while employed as a principal at Whipple Ranch Elementary School in Show Low. ips.setSetting( 'shopifyUrl', jQuery.parseJSON('"https:\/\/store.bariatricpal.com"') ); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4444644", "text": "I\u0027m really surprised that it\u0027s not many more deaths than this! 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