in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By That is ultimately what we all want. Dr. Ortiz started his company in 2019 called Elias Ortiz and Company (EOC). Dr. Elias Ortiz is a celebrated psychologist who works at Harvard Medical School's Clinical Fellowship Program in Boston and serves on the advisory board for the National Association of Social Workers. "@type": "Person", . if(typeof(refresh_slots) == "undefined") { Yes, you get post-op paperwork to help with your new you. He was featured in Newsweek's Premier Surgeons 2015 while acting as the Chief Surgeon at A Lighter Me and has performed over 8,000 weight loss surgeries. "name": "BariatricPal", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" ", Height: 5 feet 4 inches. 1. Who does the actual surgery? "author": { .visely-pagination ul li.active a { background-color: #4c4c4c; } Medical Tourism Resource Guide is a platform for individuals traveling to abroad for more affordable medical procedures. Dr. Elias Ortiz as seen on TLC's "The Family Chantel" performing weight loss surgery. What's shared in the group should stay in the group. I put lemon in it and that now makes me nauseous. var mappingT1P1; They would have to go to an emergency room to get the medical attention, they need. Of course, patients should also remember to bring their medical records along because these can be invaluable to the surgeon providing the care. 1 Social Security Institute, AprilMay 2010, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Laparoscopic Surgery Programin the Regional General Hospital No. Get full descriptions of location and facility as part of your decision process. glutes). On 4/25/2015 at 2:08 PM, Skinnyninny said: Im going through A Lighter Me and Mi Doctors Hospital. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" 19, SSA, Tijuana, Baja California Mexico. In 11 years he hasn't had a death. { They gave me no post op care. ", Current Weight: 148 lbs. I had surgery with Dr. Ortiz March 28 2015 . { His social service is carried out in the Medical, Assistance and Research University Center (CUMAI) within the Autonomous University of Baja California Tijuana campus. The objective is to improve the bodys outline, it isnt a weight loss procedure. var classContent = $(this).attr('data-class'); 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", .cycle-3 img {-webkit-animation-duration: 9s; animation-duration: 9s; -webkit-animation-name: fade3; animation-name: fade3; } The objective is to eliminate excess skin in the front and back regions of the trunk which include abdomen, waist and lumbar area managed as one. We are not healthcare providers. mappingH1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [728, 90]).addSize([980, 690], [728, 90]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 50]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]).build(); Enter their last name below to start! Whatever you do, DO NOT BOOK HERE, Your email address will not be published. Dr. Elias Ortiz & Company is the chief bariatric surgeon at Elias Ortiz & Company in Tijuana, Mexico. The breast in a combination of glandular and fatty tissue. *Individual results vary, results not guaranteed. Long term follow up care should be another well researched topic. Elias Ortiz & Co. My daughters and I are enjoying our very active and vital lifestyles as a result of having WLS. When ppl post like this they should show proof instead of making doctors look bad. However, I foolishly dismissed all weight loss surgery because of that. 2 death in over 2500 bariatric surgeries performed in 4plus years by dr Elias Ortiz with A lighter me. Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery General session speaker Regional General Hospital No. "@type": "Person", Chief Resident in General Surgery, 2011-2012 in Medical Unit of High Specialty, West National Medical Center, Mexican Social Security Institute, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Started 21 hours ago. When the girls call back they are instructed to just send an email if they have any questions. Board-certified Tijuana bariatric surgeon, Dr. Miguel Montalvo, is acknowledged by Mexico Bariatric Center (MBC) as one of its elite surgical teams. "headline": "A patient died after surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz at A Lighter Me! 5. "@type": "InteractionCounter", var len=toLength(items.length);var A=isCallable(C)?Object(new C(len)):new Array(len);var k=0;var kValue;while(k var _d_site = _d_site || '91477E68AE0F3B83C4E72821'; Dr. What are the risks of the Gastric Sleeve? Elias Ortiz & Company is a scheduling facilitator. 1, IMSS, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Overall average: 9.49 / 10. You can read about his qualifications and history here and he see which procedures he specializes in. I don\u0027t regret my gastric sleeve. Your life depends on it! Therefore, patients will want to come prepared with over-the-counter anti-gas medication and anti-diarrheal medication to help with post-operative digestive concerns. 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. I had surgery in Mexico with ALO Baratrics & Dr Lopez on February 9th. Go now! Elias Ortiz & Company is a scheduling facilitator. individuals and then they later did the gastric bypass. Anything can happen when you go\n\nunder the knife. Gastric sleeve is just about 10 years old. }, }); But we go beyond just giving you paperwork to take home. ips.utils.cookie.set( 'topBarClosed', 'true', messageDate.toUTCString() ); By SoCalGuy6622, September 28, 2022 . { Those posts may be totally valid. I am so glad that I was here with my surgeon or I could have died.\n\nThings can and do go wrong with surgery. These were all minor issues that separated my U.S experience with my daughters\u0027 experience in Mexico. ips.setSetting( 'date_format', jQuery.parseJSON('"mm\/dd\/yy"') ); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/241414-proud2bme/" My VSG is March 3rd. Started 16 hours ago, By }, "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-thumb-242291.jpg", .visely-recommendations-container,.visely-recommendations-title{-webkit-transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;-moz-transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;-o-transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;opacity:0}.visely-recommendations-container{width:100%;max-width:100%;float:left;transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out}.visely-recommendations-title{padding: 10px 0;transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;clear:both;text-align:center}.visely-widget-container .visely-widget-wrapper{position:relative}div.next-arrow,div.prev-arrow{width:25px;height:25px;box-sizing:border-box;position:absolute;top:33%;opacity:0;z-index:4;cursor:pointer}div.next-arrow.complete,div.prev-arrow.complete{-webkit-transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;-moz-transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;-o-transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;transition:opacity 1.5s ease-out;opacity:1}div.prev-arrow{left:-15px}div.next-arrow{right:-15px} In these cases, the size of the implant is small and its objective is to give volume and projection to the breast, specially to the upper pole or cleavage area. I've heard nothing but wonderful things and I'm excited to get it done! "dateCreated": "2015-04-28T03:02:29+0000", }, } Dr. . "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/242291-edavidson/" googletag.enableServices(); My biggest concern was not having, information of the long term effects of the gastric sleeve. Be very aware of the surgery center where your surgery will be performed. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3821319", . The implants most common used are round, high projection, high cohesive silicone gel. are head plastic surgeons at Elias Ortiz & Company, Dr. Omar Lazos is an expert in breast . My daughters and I are enjoying our very active and vital lifestyles as a result of having WLS. "dateCreated": "2015-05-01T02:13:22+0000", Scribd es red social de lectura y publicacin ms importante del mundo. .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; } Current Weight: 141 lbs. memberID: 0, Going under the knife is a risk. What would change my mind is the experience level. I had the gastric Sleeves, done on Wednesday the 15th,2023. We have the same chance of dying on an operating table right here in the USA. mappingT1P1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [468, 60]).addSize([980, 690], [468, 60]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 100]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 100]).build(); "@type": "ContactPage", 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. Dr. Ortiz performed his career 20,000th surgery on September . Reconstructive procedure in cases of massive weight loss that consists in correcting two vectors of excess skin and fat: vertical and horizontal. View Full Credentials Our [] "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-thumb-241414.png", I am so glad that I was here with my surgeon or I could have died. From the moment I contacted the clinic I was very well taken care of and my questions were always replied to and answered quickly. } else { 1 Social Security Institute, AprilMay 2010, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Laparoscopic Surgery Program in the Regional General Hospital No. Dr. Elias Ortiz, MD Bariatric Surgeon in Tijuana, Mexico. "name": "English (USA)", Bariatric Surgery Program at Hospital Angeles Tijuana, November-December 2011, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. "dateCreated": "2015-05-01T20:45:10+0000", Once inside the abdomen, the surgeon will staple and further suture a majority of the stomach shut to decrease the organs size. It took me 3 phone calls and a visit to his office before surgery. // Bug fix: The resize event is triggered when tablets and mobiles are scrolled, breaking the search bar in Android and Chrome } The resection of them to correct the area is known as torsoplasty, in which the scar is hidden in the bra line. My youngest daughter has had very serious acid reflux since her surgery. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/213271-jjinwa/" "@context": "http://www.schema.org", Travel to Tijuana is also incredibly . .visely-recommendation-item .cycle img { top:0; -webkit-animation-iteration-count: infinite; animation-iteration-count: infinite; display: block !important; position:absolute; } Eventually, soft foods and regular foods can be added in slowly under a doctors supervision. message_imgURL: "", .visely-recommendations-container .product__prices { padding-bottom: 10px; } For info email hello@eliasortiz.co (not com) Download BariatricPal for your Android Device. 45, May 15, 2008, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/" "itemListElement": [ "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/252836-suninvirgo/" With 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). googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x600_S3', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S3').addService(googletag.pubads()); At the same time, it has a lifting effect in all the lower zone of the trunk which comprehends the pubis, glutes and inner and outer thighs. "dateCreated": "2015-05-01T22:03:26+0000", You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Who does the actual surgery? According to Ortiz . "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/338732-a-patient-died-after-surgery-with-dr-elias-ortiz-at-a-lighter-me/?do=findComment\u0026comment=3821029", 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. Death is a risk we all take with having surgery and it can happen anywhere. So go into the booking procedure knowing that they serve a role in that they assist in getting you a surgery date and setting up your travel from the airport to the hotel. I know a lot of co-workers who, had the surgery and they never had any problems. We researched dr. A Ortiz, and \u0027think\u0027 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. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ3', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ3').addService(googletag.pubads()); We researched dr. 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