Michele in NY

The FACT is I heard from someone in Mexico that a patient passed away this weekend. The FACT is that's the only info. I had when I posted so my QUESTION was to ask if anyone else had any info. After I was questioned, I made a phone call and got the Dr's name because someone asked for the Dr. That's the ONLY additional info. I posted on that question since my initial post.
Your PERCEPTION that I am only on here to bash MBC and your PERCEPTION if I shared the info. the way you would've like me to would've been a better way to do it and your PERCEPTION that the coordinating company has nothing to do with the surgeons who are performing the procedures are the only thing here that isn't FACT.
You don't like the way I delivered the FACT that I shared? Don't care. Questioning my agenda when I've been very up front with every single question that's been asked of me is pretty petty. I haven't pretended to be anything other than who I am. I don't create fake posts to intermix with my posts warning people about MBC. I don't delete old posts so nobody can go back and see what I've posted about them before. My profile is my real name and yes, I do live in NY.
Again, if you don't like my warning about MBC, please see my post about the cute little X in the upper right hand corner.
If you're serious about having your surgery in Mexico, please do your research. Know which dr's work with which coordinators. Pick the DOCTOR you want to do your surgery based on his/her credentials and YOUR extensive research. Then find out which coordinator they work with (or book directly with the Dr. if you're more comfortable). But remember that not all doctors are equally qualified and, yes, some Dr's have a higher death rate than others. Yes, there are doctors, and coordinators for that matter, out there who have had their fair share of brushes with the law. It's your LIFE, please don't let the manner in which I delivered this information influence you to believe that my information is in anyway misinformed because of the cheerleaders.

Multiple deaths in a few months by the Dr's working with one coordinator? Again, just putting the information out there. If you're willing to still book with someone with that kind of track record, but all means, good luck with that.
If you think I look bad by giving FACTUAL information to people considering this surgery, who's the one that looks bad?

Again, I did not come on here to create havoc on this site. The original post is true. Yes, maybe I could've been a little more forthcoming about my opinion on MBC, but I honestly don't think it would've made a difference how I stated the post. People like Laura-Ven will be quick to discredit me for one reason or the other no matter how I came across and that's fine. Like I said, I wanted everyone to have the opportunity to know the shady practices of MBC and the make sure they research the ACTUAL DR that will be doing the surgery. Research their site and you will see info and profiles for Dr's MBC doesn't even do business with.
Anyone who's ever been to Mexico knows that info if very heavily swept under the carpet. That's what makes it very hard for people to do research and find the best Dr's and which coordinators work with those Dr's. Maybe if , more people would come forward with experiences (good or bad) and this information would be easier for people who are considering having their surgery in Mexico. Luckily I have thick skin so I really don't care that she's called me a duck LOL It seems like people on here keep saying that want this to be a support forum for people having, have had or are considering having their surgery in Mexico, but then they discredit someone who is saying something they don't like. My information is for anyone who wants to consider it. If you don't want to consider it, just click that cute little X button on the top right hand of your screen. I'll disappear immediately

Thank you for posting that you verified that information. I really appreciate it.

I would have to disagree that the coordinating company isn't relevant. The coordinating companies work with specific Dr's. If you choose one company, you're limited to the surgeons that company works with. Choosing the right coordinating company is just as important as choosing the most skillful surgeon.
From what's being said in Mexico, it was Dr. Valenzuela
That's all that was being said was that a patient of hers passed away and was found the following morning unresponsive.
And yes, I do have an issue with this company. They are marketing themselves as being in business for a long period of time when, in reality, it's only been less than a year. The Dr's that MBC work with are the Dr's that have the least amount of experience out of the other major coordinating companies and if you look at the credentials of MBC's Dr's vs. the other major coordinators, they come no where near some of the Dr's in Mexico.
Any company selling surgeries with specific Dr's should have done extensive research on that dr's skills, length of practice and credentials. Any any patient looking to have surgery should do the same. Mexico has not HIPPA laws, but it does have a really good grapevine of gossip. Just giving people a heads up.

There are a small number of surgeons in Mexico that perform the spider technique. But it does have it’s drawbacks. I considered it and researched it when I had my surgery. A reputable surgeon will tell you that you have to have a BMI below 40 and be otherwise low risk. That’s a little tricky for those of us large people. We are already a higher risk than normal weight people. The surgery takes longer so that increases the risk. Plus I was told that the surgeons vision is decreased because of only 1 hole. That makes sense I guess. I read in one of the articles about it is not for everyone because even if your BMI is under 40 there could be other reasons they can’t do it. Like too much belly fat or a large liver.

My doctor did mine using only 3 incisions and they are very small. I had my surgery with Dr. Alejandro Lopez and Dr. Elais Ortiz. When I pressed Dr. Lopez on the spider, he said that there really is not a lot of difference in the recovery from 3 incisions and 1 incision. I just thought I didn’t want to take the risk.

My doctor was charging $500 more for that technique and it just wasn’t worth it to me. But the main reason is that I just didn’t want to have an increased risk just to save myself 2 one half inch hardly noticeable scars.

Happy trails!

That was what I decided when I was looking into it. The scar will more than be hidden by the saggy skin. No reason for the extra risk in my opinion.
Bunny K - congrats on a successful surgery!

Please be VERY careful when dealing with Mexico Bariatric Center. They have not been in business very long and their doctors are very new! I found out some very interesting information when I was at Mi Doctor having surgery with another surgeon. I found out that Mexico Bariatric Center is the former web, internet person for A Lighter Me. He stopped working with A Lighter Me a few short months ago and put up this new website. It's been very popular because this person took many websites, he took the Google advertising and even the Facebook of A Lighter Me. The coordinator, Christy used to be the bookkeeper for A Lighter Me. No one at that place has had weight loss surgery and they don't know anything about the surgery, the doctors or how to research anything. They simply found some doctors that were willing to work with them and starting scheduling people! They took the pre and post op diet and all the forms are the same. If you look at both you will find a huge amount of similarity. Some the staff at the hospital told me that what Mexico Bariatric Center did was terrible! They even have testimonials of A Lighter Me's patients as if they had surgery with them. A Lighter Me has been in business in Tijuana for 10 years so they have a very long reputation which MBC just took as their own! The hospital staff also told me that the follow up from MBC is terrible and they end up getting calls from angry patients that don't get any attention once they have paid their money and gone home! Of course they can't give out any information or advice to their post op patients because they don't know anything about surgery at all! I'm so glad I found all this out BEFORE I scheduled my date! I almost ended up with them!
Mi Doctor has a couple of other companies with other doctors that are experienced, knowledgeable and are safe. My advice is to go with one of the other companies!

That was what I decided when I was looking into it. The scar will more than be hidden by the saggy skin. No reason for the extra risk in my opinion.
Bunny K - congrats on a successful surgery!

There are a small number of surgeons in Mexico that perform the spider technique. But it does have it’s drawbacks. I considered it and researched it when I had my surgery. A reputable surgeon will tell you that you have to have a BMI below 40 and be otherwise low risk. That’s a little tricky for those of us large people. We are already a higher risk than normal weight people. The surgery takes longer so that increases the risk. Plus I was told that the surgeons vision is decreased because of only 1 hole. That makes sense I guess. I read in one of the articles about it is not for everyone because even if your BMI is under 40 there could be other reasons they can’t do it. Like too much belly fat or a large liver.

My doctor did mine using only 3 incisions and they are very small. I had my surgery with Dr. Alejandro Lopez and Dr. Elais Ortiz. When I pressed Dr. Lopez on the spider, he said that there really is not a lot of difference in the recovery from 3 incisions and 1 incision. I just thought I didn’t want to take the risk.

My doctor was charging $500 more for that technique and it just wasn’t worth it to me. But the main reason is that I just didn’t want to have an increased risk just to save myself 2 one half inch hardly noticeable scars.

Happy trails!

There are a small number of surgeons in Mexico that perform the spider technique. But it does have it’s drawbacks. I considered it and researched it when I had my surgery. A reputable surgeon will tell you that you have to have a BMI below 40 and be otherwise low risk. That’s a little tricky for those of us large people. We are already a higher risk than normal weight people. The surgery takes longer so that increases the risk. Plus I was told that the surgeons vision is decreased because of only 1 hole. That makes sense I guess. I read in one of the articles about it is not for everyone because even if your BMI is under 40 there could be other reasons they can’t do it. Like too much belly fat or a large liver.

My doctor did mine using only 3 incisions and they are very small. I had my surgery with Dr. Alejandro Lopez and Dr. Elais Ortiz. When I pressed Dr. Lopez on the spider, he said that there really is not a lot of difference in the recovery from 3 incisions and 1 incision. I just thought I didn’t want to take the risk.

My doctor was charging $500 more for that technique and it just wasn’t worth it to me. But the main reason is that I just didn’t want to have an increased risk just to save myself 2 one half inch hardly noticeable scars.

Happy trails!

There are a small number of surgeons in Mexico that perform the spider technique. But it does have it’s drawbacks. I considered it and researched it when I had my surgery. A reputable surgeon will tell you that you have to have a BMI below 40 and be otherwise low risk. That’s a little tricky for those of us large people. We are already a higher risk than normal weight people. The surgery takes longer so that increases the risk. Plus I was told that the surgeons vision is decreased because of only 1 hole. That makes sense I guess. I read in one of the articles about it is not for everyone because even if your BMI is under 40 there could be other reasons they can’t do it. Like too much belly fat or a large liver.

My doctor did mine using only 3 incisions and they are very small. I had my surgery with Dr. Alejandro Lopez and Dr. Elais Ortiz. When I pressed Dr. Lopez on the spider, he said that there really is not a lot of difference in the recovery from 3 incisions and 1 incision. I just thought I didn’t want to take the risk.

My doctor was charging $500 more for that technique and it just wasn’t worth it to me. But the main reason is that I just didn’t want to have an increased risk just to save myself 2 one half inch hardly noticeable scars.

Happy trails!

There are a small number of surgeons in Mexico that perform the spider technique. But it does have it’s drawbacks. I considered it and researched it when I had my surgery. A reputable surgeon will tell you that you have to have a BMI below 40 and be otherwise low risk. That’s a little tricky for those of us large people. We are already a higher risk than normal weight people. The surgery takes longer so that increases the risk. Plus I was told that the surgeons vision is decreased because of only 1 hole. That makes sense I guess. I read in one of the articles about it is not for everyone because even if your BMI is under 40 there could be other reasons they can’t do it. Like too much belly fat or a large liver.

My doctor did mine using only 3 incisions and they are very small. I had my surgery with Dr. Alejandro Lopez and Dr. Elais Ortiz. When I pressed Dr. Lopez on the spider, he said that there really is not a lot of difference in the recovery from 3 incisions and 1 incision. I just thought I didn’t want to take the risk.

My doctor was charging $500 more for that technique and it just wasn’t worth it to me. But the main reason is that I just didn’t want to have an increased risk just to save myself 2 one half inch hardly noticeable scars.

Happy trails!