These 3 People Went To Mexico For Weight-Loss Surgery And Now They Regret It | Megyn Kelly TODAY
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- Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes Jessica Ballandby, Justin Blackburn and Carson Miller, all of whom traveled to Mexico to save money on weight-loss surgery. Now they have filed suit over the results. Shortly after her surgery, “I looked down at the bed and it looked it was a murder scene,” Ballandby says.
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These 3 People Went To Mexico For Weight-Loss Surgery And Now They Regret It | Megyn Kelly TODAY
I have lived in Mexico for 41 years and have had amazing medical here, including surgeries. On the other hand, I've heard of medical malpractice like these people experienced , happen in the States. So I suggest putting the blame on specific clinics or doctors, not the country.....
Yeah, it felt like it was being used to diss on Mexico when it's about the company and clinic they went through. Please know that a lot of us Americans do not view Mexico as a bad place. I just got back from visiting and can't wait to go back again. It's great!
EXACTLY bcuz MORE PATIENTS DIE IN AMERICA AT THE HANDS OF DOCTORS THAN ANYWHERE
Is that true?!
I agree with what you said but I would not go to Mexico for surgery. I feel it would be easier in my own country to do the research and find a reputable clinic and doctor. This is harder to do in a foreign country, just as it would be harder for a foreigner to do the research in my country. For the record, I have heard of some of these complications occurring here in the US also.
Exactly. It's called racism and plain ignorance.
Yea, let's shift the focus to Mexico. And completely ignore the real problem! The high cost of healthcare in this country!
Maria Sandoval Exactly!
Maria Sandoval the wall- build it. Honestly if experiences are that bad and they hate americans then none of us should be going to them for medical work.
Esther Sicard who said Mexicans hate Americans? American businesses are everywhere in Mexico.
Go ahead and spend billions on the wall. That doesn't stop people from legally crossing borders to do business transactions and purchase services. 😂 How dumb can you be...
As well as vanity and not making the decision to join a health club / change your lifestyle.
Maria Sandoval because that's the American way!!! Sad but true!!!
there is a mexican saying "Lo Barato Cuesta Caro " ( that means that cheaper ends up being expensive)
Also , when it’s too good to be true, means it’s too good to true ....
It's similar in the US this saying. People say the cheaper it is the more money you'll end up spending in the end. Usually it's about cars but it can be for surgery too.
I went to Guadalajara with a great MD and surgeon for other issues but after a while and family great referrals decided to do a tummy tuck, had a great surgeon and anesthesiologist. I’ve never regret it, I had great care while in the neat and beautiful hospital. I don’t think it has to do if it’s cheap or not:(
Yep, you get what you pay for majority of the time!👍
Shiyito ... in other words...you get what you pay for...very true saying.
Two of my cousins & my cousin’s sister in law had bariatric surgery overseas with no complications. I feel sorry these people had bad experiences. I hope they can get the support & medical help they need & heal.
They’re most likely paid actors playing a role and clearly crying crocodile tears!
"It's cheaper, but there's a reason for that." Yes, Megyn, it's cheaper because American healthcare is astronomically expensive!
Booker DeWitt this happens in the US as well. Anytime before going under any medical procedure you gotta do your research.
i know 3 ppl personally who have gotten weight loss surgery for free from kaiser. with a co pay of 18 to 30 dollars.
@@jocelynhernandez4797 theres good and bad doctors everywhere stop making one country sound bad just because your a trump supporter. Smh
That racist elitist ignorant Fox News undertone obviously hasn’t left her
You are right but some measures, but it's also that they weren't proffesionly taken care and absolutely got terrible results out of it.
So it's also that you can pay less money for a butcher to cut you.
Has anyone seen the show Botched? 99% of the botched surgeries featured on the show happen in the U.S, just saying.
CALife EXACTLY what I was thinking!!!
This is an extremely racist video, there is medical negligence everywhere
CALife the u.s doctors don’t practice enough to be good lol just look at the kardashians butts lol
CALife , Botched surgeries and life-threatening surgeries are completely different. Thats common sense.
Amen. its very disgusting accusation to the Drs in Mexico. A lot also has to do with individuals ability to heal. and bounce back. Complications happen all the time.
I cannot continue to watch this without commenting. This program makes it sound as if the same complications never happen in the US. I'm a nurse and I can assure you they do. As with ANY medical procedure, patients should thoroughly research the provider and the facility regardless of where it is done. Furthermore, the story the one gentleman told about his mother in law dying d/t the gastric band is not necessarily a reflection on the surgeon. That is a potential complication and inherent risk of any gastric band procedure. The surgeon could be at fault if the patient was not fully informed or the band was placed wrong. But, there again, you cannot paint all surgeons from Mexico with the same broad stroke. I got my gastric sleeve surgery in Mexico and I did a ton of research and was thoroughly convinced that I was getting one of the best surgeons in the world. Now, I am sure of it. Every step of the way including pre op preparation and post op follow up have been outstanding. Knowing what I do now, I would choose my surgeon in Mexico all over again, even if insurance would pay for surgery in the US.
Would you mind sharing who your surgeon was?
I'd like to know as well please? 🙏🏼
It's called the bell curve, check where the mistakes congregate? R u a dumbed down program nurse? Aah I thought so.
Yes! I got my surgery done in Mexico as well and I couldn’t be happier! They were amazing! I didn’t do any after care but if I ever had any questions they were quick to respond! I went to dr Gonzalez In Tijuana and his assisting doctor was a UC San Diego grad. I also knew two people personally that went to
Him when lap bands were a thing….I got gastric sleeve. My friend who had gotten the Lap band by the same
Doctor
Went back and did the sleeve. Aside from the 2 people I knew that went to
Him I also did a ton of research and even started following other patients they worked on that I found off their Facebook page.
I agree. I do not understand people who do not do their due diligence. This surgery has many risks and any GOOD bariatric doctor will tell you what they are. As mentioned above, in Canada it takes over a year from first consult to surgery. They want you to know what you are getting into first and ensure they feel you are ready for it and what comes after. I know some people just want it done out of desperation as they think this is the magic bullet.
My family member had a surgery done in Mexico for wait loss. He started having really bad pains when he was back home. He went to a doctor and they did an ultra sound. There was a towel in his stomach. 🤮 had to get surgery immediately to get it out. Be safe out there no matter where in the world it is!
Oh that’s horrible and completely negligent! I hope he is doing well now?
That’s awful!! I hope your family member is doing better.
A TOWEL?
O wow. I put that place in blasr
Omg a towel in the stomach unbelievable
My friend and her daughter both had their surgery for weight loss in Mexico, with no complications and great results. They did their homework, and found a Dr with great credentials.
The Happy Camper thank you! I hate how people generalize so much. What we see on tv has a reason to be on tv.
Hi, do you know the name of the doctor?? I'm doing some homework for a family member
loveisallinside Dr Alejandro Lopez.
You can google him and find all the info you need.He did some of his training in Chicago.
Thanks so much for replying. Doing this research is stressful
The Happy Camper good for you.
The poor woman seems to have been the most traumatised from the surgery. She looks and sound drugged out.
@Bt Rec She seems like an opioids addict...
Mari Anna don't assume
@@Marie-wb3ec 🤫🤫🤫
Opioids or not which she clearly deserves them, she is coherent and able to tell her story so what's your point? She looks like she suffers daily, that's what I see!
She probably had a stroke
The tittle kinda hurt my feelings lol. As a Mexican I know we portray "poor country, poor people" vibes and the idea whatever you get here may be poor quality, but the true is there are also good and certified doctors (who are not cheap unfortunately) for these surgeries and with all due respect I infere these people here came to Mexico to have a cheaper surgery and "pay less". You get what you paid for they say...
I agree. There are poor doctors everywhere. I mean look at the doctor who dances during surgery, like what the F****. And that was here in the USA. I hate that they did this focusing on Mexico because there are so many good doctors in Mexico.
Don't be so sensitive
They’re not focusing on Mexico. Mexico is where they went to get surgery.
I had my gastric sleeve surgery in 2015 in Mexico. I had an amazing experience and no complications at all. My Mother had gastric sleeve here in the US (Texas) and now she’s about to have to undergo another surgery because the surgeon didn’t cut her sleeve correctly and it’s causing major acid reflux. The acid is going up into her esophagus and her doctor told her she will eventually get cancer of the esophagus if she doesn’t get another surgery to fix this problem. Soooo I’m glad I choose Mexico and not USA for this particular surgery. There are bad surgeons and good ones there just like here. You have to do the research. You have to talk to others that have went and experienced this first hand.
Who was your doctor?
GERD happens with a sleeve because of the increased intragastric pressure. Sounds like the sleeve went well with no complications. No leak, DVT, PE or post op hemorrhage.
Hi, I'm also wondering who your dr was!
@@tristanbinette1723 sorry for the late reply, I just noticed this! My doctor was Dr Francisco Zavalza in Tijuana, Mexico. Absolutely outstanding surgeon. You can also look up Go Light Bariatrics and that will connect you with his coordinators that will help you with questions and stuff like that! Hope this helps!
@@charlottedavis6095 hello! It was Dr Francisco Zavalza in Tijuana, Mexico! 💜
This can literally happen anywhere even in the USA.
Exactly Karla mdz
True, but he left TX, for MX and no longer can practice in the states making more money than he charges in MX. He has all these youtube channel about how great is. He made more money per procedure in states, and although the facility looks like hospital and nice, he probably is unlicensed as a bariatric surgeon for MX and just doing it.
They need to blame Mexico for everything wrong with America. If you go under the knife, you have to feel pain. It’s not a walk in the park. These pity party goers are weird and funny in a serious way.
@@bellebellebelle5485 the truth is that Mexico is corrupted but American is the most corrupted out of all the world. Anyone who wants to debate bring it.
@@bellebellebelle5485 oh you really want me to go into depth lmao
The blonde woman looks so sick and exhausted. :(
and the show got make up and hair done aswell too
She looks high like on painkillers
@@kattjaxs153 or benzos, she did say she has ptsd, maybe she's over medicated or overusing a rx to self medicate
She looks mentally off
@@misterkiller89 Wouldnt you be too if you had woken up in a pool of your own blood and almost died?? Im sure she's still in constant pain.
Just because it’s more affordable doesn’t mean you’re going to get bad results. These ladies just happened to visit the wrong doctor or didn’t do enough research. A lot of people go to Mexico or somewhere else and receive amazing results
I agreed!!!
I went to Mexico and it changed my life for the good. I wouldn’t hesitate to go to that clinic again because the care was even better than in Canada where I’m from.
Which clinic did you go with?
I went to Mexico and I had an amazing experience! I also did quite a bit of research before. Don’t just go to the cheapest! Go to the best!
Billie 4444 where did you go and what did it cost?
@Lisa crawford Of course! You run this risk with ANY surgery. My comment is meant to drive the point that people should do serious research and fully understand the process and program they are participating in. The video implies that surgery in Mexico is dangerous when the fact is a bad surgical team is dangerous anywhere! Know what you are getting into. Don’t let finance be the primary factor.
I looked up Oscar Lumban- Obesity Relieve and there are photos of the nurse in the OR wearing hoop earrings and false eyelashes. Particularly the jewelry, this would NEVER be allowed in a US OR during surgery. Imagine if it fell into the patient’s body during surgery or transferred bacteria from the jewelry to the patient’s open wounds. I’m surprised you didn’t see that HUGE RED FLAG. Jewelry should never be in the OR and this clinic is posting photos with the nurse hovering over the patient under anesthesia with his/her body cut wide open. Simply because your experience went well doesn’t mean an unsanitary clinic should be recommended. You get what you pay for. Shocking.
@@cv7958 I would love to see this picture, not just read your message about it.
@@cv7958 yea I went to the page and they don’t even have any pictures with the stomach wide open 🙄🙄 now you’re seriously just trolling
As if the problem was Mexico! Surely we could find multiple horror stories from people who had this complicated surgery in the US. Blame individual practitioners or hospitals, but not the entire country. Also, maybe it is time to rethink America's health system.
This video is about Mexico though not the US. I'm sure there are unfortunate stories here too
Definitely horror stories everywhere
You make a great point. My parents health insurance, but they choose to go to Tijuana for a lot of their medical care. I see a Dr. In Tijuana for my thyroid problem. His helped changed my life. He makes sure my levels are perfect. In the U.S as long as your levels are within a certain range your levels are considered "normal." That is not okay. He is so good any friend that has thyroid problems I will tell them to go to this Dr. A couple of them have and are so happy. You have to do your research and the follow ups are important. It did not just take one time I went back about four times, now I go back once a year.
@@Paola-jf2qf I am glad you feel so much better; it sounds like Dr. A is a good doctor.
The primary reason for the reluctance of US doctors to prescribe thyroid hormone replacement therapy for people whose numbers are not out of the established “normal” range is that excessive thyroid replacement therapy can cause osteoporosis. That is why follow up is so important.
Exactlyp
No one should be rude & blaming that young lady who just was trying to improve her health & went through a horrific time
She appears traumatised and still incredibly anxious 😟
That's PTSD
She’s fried on pain pills for the rest of her life.
They did absolutely no research on the doctors, clinics, etc. He said "we assumed..." u can't assume anything when it comes to your health.
M. Moon you can not assume in the u.s either.
Night Reader you cant assume anywhere. When it comes to your health.
I am 5'6 120 lbs. I was going for a tummy tuck my surgeon was not board certified. I had to back out of my surgery.
I am thin and fit but cant get rid of loose skin due to pregnancy.
No lipo needed.
MN WM exactly. This is not a drive through window combo you’re buying. Do your research over and over. I’ve had two surgeries and I wasn’t going to just let anyone cut on my arm and spine. No ma’am no ma’am no ma’am.com.net.org
MN WM that blew my mind. You “ASSUME”!!! How does one “assume” that your doctor is certified? I went to the Dominican Republic for my tummy tuck and I went to a surgeon who was certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I didn’t “assume” she was. I went to the freakin ABPS website and found a plastic surgeon and researched them and their work for 4 years before getting the work done. Great price and great doctor.
I am so sorry about this, I am Mexican, we all know in Tijuana theres a lot of fake clinics, but please, theres wonderful doctors here too, just take the time to do your research, consult with the Mexican Medical Assosiation, they have control of every register doctor and nurse, also you need to consult with a few before you choose the best one.
Which are the best
Monterrey Mexico has the best doctors for weight loss.
Margheritta Aradia Amen research is the key to great medical treatment in Mexico
Yes people should research. There are bad clinics in USA too. You just have to take the time to find the best clinic.
I wonder how they found those doctors?
I weighed 264 at my heaviest I'm only 4' 11" tall and so my BMI was 49.9 and I lost it all without surgery it took me a year to take off 100lbs been able to keep it off
That was in 2009
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How
@@dominiquedavis3401 how what?
@@dominiquedavis3401 I'm site through go old fashioned discipline diet and exercise as she said she lost the weight took a year there's no magic here gotta put in hard work healthiest way.
This doesn't just happen in Mexico, I live in the United Kingdom and we have an NHS system where they are supposed to take absolutely fantastic care of you and after-care is part and parcel of any surgery that is performed.
In 2018 I had a gastric band implanted by one of the more senior consultants in the NHS and it nearly killed me, I have the band for 11 months and I lost only 6 pounds and that band was causing significant throat burning and they told me it was all in my mind, I had a pepsin test done privately that showed I had significantly levels of pepsin in my saliva now pepsin is a digestive enzyme that should not be anywhere near the throats and consequently I was rushed forward to have the band removed and by NHS standards it was removed very quickly.
What I am trying to say is it doesn't matter where the surgery is done it could be the best place on earth if your body is not going to accept it then is not going to accept it and that is not the fault of the surgeon, some people are just plain unlucky me being one of them.
I hope the people on your show are doing well and feeling much better my thoughts are with them
I had gastric bypass in 2010 right here in California and have had overwhelming issues including given a 8% chance of survival after my pouch literally blew a out. After 6 mths in the ICU I was discharged at 82 lbs. I lost my career and now I am in and out of the hospital. This surgery has many downfalls regardless of where you have it.
Agreed I lost my husband because of it. He was 300 lbs.. He was sedentary and ate a lot. If he had begun exercising and cut down a little I know he would have lost part of the weight. Staying at 300 lbs might have cut his life span somewhat but this surgery ended his life.
4Veritas so sorry for your loss. I wish you good luck with your life!
Exactly. I have a friend that had bypass in the US, but the Dr took too much of her intestine and she was unable to absorb enough nutrients, so she got scary skinny. It took several surgeries to try and fix the damage. She is doing well now, but she had a long and terrible journey.
Much worse chances in Detroit or Tijuana, both armpits of their own countries. The show doesn't mention that.
U still look big tho. so you gained all the weight back after all of that ?
I'm a retired nurse and I use to work with a nurse that was very thin. I always assumed that she was just like that, but then she told me she had had the lap band surgery, but she had it here in the states, not in Mexico. Well it doesn't matter where yu have it you still need to follow certain lifestyle changes. Well she wanted to still keep losing weight, even though she was already skinny. Instead of eating healthy, she would skip meals and hardly eat anything. She was always sick and would miss work. Well I went to work one day and was told she had died, because she had gone into cardiac arrest and they couldn't bring her back. Even though she was very skinny, she always saw herself as fat. You can't fix that with surgery. I wish her mental needs had been addressed along with her weight needs.
I love how everyone in the comments is testifying to the quality of care you can get in Mexico. It really is about doing your research, I went to a doctor that worked on my friend and her two sisters. A year later I did it and I’m doing great other than swollen esophagus which will heal itself in a couple of weeks. Doctor was amazing, stayed an extra day at the hospital just to make sure I’m okay. When a stitch was hurting and too tight they opened the clinic and had a doctor come in to take a look, got extra pain meds.
My sister in law went to Mexico for the surgery. Was there for 5 days. Came home and 48 hours later she collapsed at home. She was in the ICU for days and ended up developing MRSA from the IV sight ( from surgery.) Had to have wound care for almost 2 months. Ended up costing her 20 grand anyways.
Complications happen from procedures in the United States also.
This happens in the USA too. This can happen anywhere...
Eddie G the message is people need to stop trying to find the cheap places to go for surgery. There are plenty of good surgeons in Mexico. But they went to a cheap one that probably has little experience.
Shut up about your beloved Mexico. Stay there. Point is people go to Mexico to get these surgeries! Because they want it cheap
Yes but at least you can almost guarantee that your doctor is board certified and you can get emergency medical care if that were to go wrong.
Eddie G yes but this happens in Mexico ALOT. Most frequently
usually if someone is grosely overweight and is having health issues related to it then the insurance will pay for it but not if someone just wants to lose 60 pounds without issues ...then your on your own
I had gastric bypass surgery in Juarez, Mexico on 03/28/2017. I had an absolutely WONDERFUL experience! I received top notch care, had zero complications, and am living a very healthy life a year and a half later. I have no regrets about my decision to go to Mexico. The facility was clean and modern, the doctors, nurses, and staff were amazing, and I believe with all my heart that they saved my life. I have gone from 425-165 (well, depending on the day, I can be anywhere between 163-168), and I feel wonderful! Viva la Mexico!
may I ask what your cost was?
Wally Palmer can you give me the information of your surgeon over there?
Where did you go just curious bc i know lots of people who also went and had amazing experience as well
@@bethconner4325 I know a woman who didn't have health insurance since they own their own business and doctors here wanted $30,000 to do Gastric Bypass, so she did a lot of research and went to a facility in Mexico and had it done for $6,000. She spent $1500 on the trip as she stayed down there several additional days, and then another $1000 on follow-up care with her local doctor. She said she had gone to see him prior and he was open to what she was doing. Seems like none of these people here did any real research prior, nor did they have a follow-up plan.
@Wally Palmer Where did you go brother? Im going in Feburary and Im pretty confident in my decision and research but never hurts to add to my research for my fellow brothers and sisters state side looking into going to mexico as well!
I am thankful that these people are OK. Thank you JESUS!
I went in March of 2019. No regrets!!! 162 lbs down. I know 5 other people who went...not one has had an issue. Bad things happen ANYWHERE.
Which doctor
I personally know 4 people that went to Mexico for weight loss surgery, all in the same family. They couldn't be more pleased.
My friend her sis and brother did it successfully too!!
My dear friend is currently in the hospital paralyzed from the belly down 5 weeks out and my other friend 8 months out has neurological issues. So I guess it varies.
@@kizmomma7009 where did they go
Any of them sell LuLaRoe?!
There are amazing and well prepared surgeons here in Mexico. You have to research their info very well and look for all of their credentials before, of course.
At my highest i weighed 262. One day i just said ENOUGH. I gave myself a limit of 1200 calories a day, cut out soda, limited grains, and walked 6 days a week, starting with 20 minutes and working up to 120 minutes. I currently weigh 139 and have just a few lbs to go til goal. You CAN do it without surgery.
The heaviest I got was 239.9lbs and said I'm done.
I lost 18 lbs in a month and kept it off. And feel better, slowly still loosing weight
@@ramcharge2704 great job, keep it up!
🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Wow!!!!! Im trying to get to 139 im 149 last 10 lbs hard good job!
not everyone for a number of medical reasons can do that and WLS is the only way.
had my surgery 3 months ago in Turkey and i have zero regrets its the best choice i could of ever made. I'm already 61 lbs down and i feel great i have no complications and i have a fantastic doctor, surgeon and nutritional team at my fingertips whenever I need them.
Can I get the address of your surgeon please?
who’s your surgeon ? i’m planning to go to turkey too
I live in Turkey, can you please tell me which doctor you have gone to?
@@provabond Sure! i went through Dr. HE Clinic (Dr. Hasan Erdem) oh and to give an update im 113lbs down now! that 51kg! :D
@@nashmilrose7118 im sorry i didn't see your comment sooner! Please refer to my recent reply :) Dr.He Clinic
My 36 year old daughter went to Mexico, had weight loss surgery and died 5 days later.
So sorry to hear this. :(
Firstly, my deepest condolences. Was it from the surgery?
So sorry
So sorry for your tragic loss.
So sorry to read this. I'm very anti surgery and this just reinforces my belief.
I was uncomfortable with the focus on "south-of-the-border" aspect being the problem. There were so many more pertinent and interesting ways to approach this issue. I know two people who died after complications from weight-loss surgery they got in the U.S. This kind of surgery is highly risky. Not only that, the cost of healthcare in the U.S. is way too high, and insurance companies should not be classifying these surgeries as cosmetic.
Everyone wants to blame Mexico. Sad 😥
Good insurance companies pay for bariatric surgery
Most insurance companies do NOT consider it cosmetic. She hasn't researched that, because if so -- she would have known that a lot of insurance co's pay for it.
But it WAS south of the border. Why do you want that covered up? Americans should stay in their own country. Obviously you never been to Tijuana; worse sh!t than his happens there. It's not like they were in Mexico City, they went to TIJUANA!!!
Dr. Knzow,s patients are fine after and they are huggge.
Omg. Why is this all about Mexico? This can happen anywhere.
True- things can go bad anywhere- but overall the US has some of the highest surgical centers, hospitals and highly trained doctors in the world. That’s why people come from all over to have surgeries here. However, it is expensive. That’s not to say there’s not good places and wonderful doctors in other countries- but we do have far more requirements and rules with working doctors and hospitals where they might not in other countries.
It is focused on Mexico because many US citizens are travelling to south America, particularly Mexico, to get cosmetic procedures done at a fraction of the cost it would be in the US. Lots of people, especially elderly and critically or chronically ill Americans who cannot afford procedures in the US (most commonly non invasive procedures, cosmetic procedures and dental work) go to Mexico instead.
So?
Becausec MX.s a poor country. Ed.is low. Sanitation.is low.
Water is bad.
Yes.👆 you can’t even drink the water. How do the sanitiZe.
Whoever’s reading this, I pray that whatever your going through gets better and whatever your struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day! Amen
My friend is a doctor and she did a lot of research then went to Mexico to get weight loss surgery, she got a gastric sleeve then 2 years later a bypass, she paid a fraction of the price you would pay in the US. Her surgeries were successful, she got a CD of the entire surgery & she was put up in a spa style resort, she gets weekly follow up calls post surgery. She said the experience was excellent. Unfortunately she struggled to lose weight despite the surgery because of her lifestyle choices. Do your research & prepare yourself to change your diet, your sleep regimen & live a different healthier lifestyle then you did before.
This segment was paid by the USA Medical association of doctors. Lol 🤣🤣
Exactly
RIGHT lol
🤣😂
Really?
I bet it was 🤣
The woman looks a little bit disoriented, she sounds tired
She's on loads of medication. My mom takes alot of pain killers and anxiety meds and she talks like that.
She is taking a lot of opiates. I'm sure she is in tremendous pain.
She was probably on opioids for her pain
She’s doped up maybe Xanax
@@lynnpechtorres6992 Your mom is a drug addict. My mom was on serious pain killers too for severe rheumatoid arthritis but since she didn't abuse them she wasn't all drugged out. I don't doubt your mom's chronic pain but it's dangerous what's she's doing. Encourage your mom to seek out a pain management specialist. It'd be so sad if she accidentally overdosed. God bless.
Someone should do a story about complications that have occurred to patients right here in the USA. I have seen some bad ones.
The woman looks really messed up. Poor thing. The two guys seem ok.
These are 3 people that had a bad experience. People in the states have these experiences too. Compare it to the successful stories of others who have had cosmetic surgery in Mexico.
Do your own research people. Actual research.
Yadira Torres thank you. People generalize so much. It’s 3 people out of thousands. If you take the time to inform yourself, you should be fine.
Yadira Torres The difference is we can get follow up care with other doctors/hospitals through our insurance. Our hospitals can't legally turn us away. Plus we can sue for malpractice. Our doctors are obliged to carry medical malpractice insurance. Personally I would never go to another country for medical care outside of certain European countries, Japan, New Zealand and Australia. Anything can happen when there is no legal system methodically overseeing physicians and a medical board overseeing physicians' work to enforce their involvement with patient care. Plus we can verify medical licenses here in the U.S.. I have 12 Doctors in my family-nearly 15 years of higher education each. I know the standards required to be a competent physician.
FacheChanteDeux , It sure does sound like youre saying that only anglos are good medical providers! Which isnt true. There are a lot of good Latin American doctors that are first rate. The problem is if you are not living in that country, its hard to know who and what are the best and reputable from that particular country. And that is true in Europe as well. I work as a paralegal for plaintiffs and Defense medical malpractice claims. The medical field in the States is so regulated and on top of that you have a peer review group within the hospitals reviewing cases with questionable outcomes. And yes, if somethibg goes wrong, you can sue. My mother is Colombian and had cosmetic surgery on her neck and she did it in the US. Why? Cause many people have gone over there to save money only to never return or have horrible outcome with no way to make the doctor responsible for their work. However, I probably wouldnt go to Europe, Japan or anywhere else either because i dont think you can compare the medical care you get in the states to anywhere else. BUT I will say that does not mean there arent really good doctors in Latin American countries. Its just a bit of a risk when you are not from there in k owing who is reputable.
Mathilde G I agree, it would be more secure to stick to what you know and the country that you live in. The laws in the U.S. are put in place to to create a system that works for the people, as well as the medical professionals. If you decide to have a procedure in a foreign country, you are risking it. You are not only making the decision to have the procedure but to abandon the system that is in place to protect you. It may go great, but it may take an ugly turn like it is mentioned in the video. There is sketchy places here in the US too. It goes back to doing your research and being aware of the resources that are available to you, like the license check.
The point is. It could happen to you. You may never think it because-- oh three cases. These cases bring awareness to what could happen to anyone at anytime when they attempt these surgeries.
Do your research people. I cannot lay 100% total blame on the medical facilities. I will say the woman was the only one who really has a claim for damages. Her spleen was cut and her stomach was left open. That is sad.
Have to do your research. I have been thinking about having this done. After researching, I will not do this. Doctors should not be doing this. It should be banned.
This happens to people who travel to Mexico without knowing wealthy people there, whom are the ones that know the best (and most expensive) doctors there. Americans go to whoever doctor, and we, Mexicans, do not do that.
“There are risks going south of the border,” says Ms. Kelly. Then please, don’t come down here. There is excellent medical care available here in México. There is also malpractice here just like in the “fabulous” United States. These people obviously did not do their homework. Why all the anti-México propaganda coming out of the U.S. these days? Real tired of it! Espero qué esa gente nunca visite a México. Todos los visitantes que respetan a México serán bienvenidos.
Lee West unfortunately only these idiots are shown on the news and they don't represent everyone's views. Most Americans don't feel that way. Surgery is risky period, especially when people are just looking for the cheapest doctor. These complications could have happened in any country.
Every country has amazing surgeons but they won’t charge you 1/3 of the average price for that surgery. I’m sure if they paid more and got a surgery done in a better area of Mexico than Tijuana, the outcome would of been different.
Trust me this is all propaganda ! People in the states stay dying from American Doctors. We just act like we are so great but we are the same as every other country.
¡Bien dicho! Además, no todos los médicos están en Tijuana o en Juárez. En la Ciudad de México, Monterrey o, Guadalajara hay muchos mejores con hospitales de primer mundo. ¿Porqué ir a una ciudad como Tijuana? Yo, siendo mexicana, ¡ni loca lo haría!
Ana Levy - Yo soy mexicano y en Tijuana hay muy buenos doctores también y Tijuana es una gran opción para las personas que viven en EEUU. No hay que hablar sin estar infornados.
Jesus... that blonde single mother... I feel so bad for her and what she went through, and the PTSD she has to deal with now... horrific story. You can hear the sadness and pain in her voice and see it in her eyes
No need to use my Lord’s name in vain.
I agree. His name is sacred.
It's HER OWN FAULT. People are NOT happy with who they Are and seek to change it. SHE WANTED THE SURGERY SO SHE AND OTHERS HAVE THEMSELVES TO BLAME
It's basically her own fault. What is wrong with PROPER DIET and keeping busy physically.?
Yeah, it’s really sad
My mom almost died of septic shock after having surgery in Mexico, all the people saying it can happen in the US too are correct however it happens far more frequently in Mexico and is less likely in the US.
I got my breast done in TJ México and they are amazing!!! I literally did alot of research, ask for references and most importantly, I didn't go by myself.
Where did you go? I wanna get my boobs done but i want to go to a safe knowledgeable doctor
“You assume” ... you never assume! You do your homework, specially with your health!
Jessica looks and sounds so broken by this, I hope she can overcome this, I know how hard it is to overcome medical malpractice.😢
She said that they shredded her and that her stomach is being held together by medical devices. I’m not sure there IS overcoming that. So terrible.
@@supernova11711 at least she's not obese anymore
I know two people that went to Mexico for weight loss surgery and both times they were very successful. The hospital was incredibly clean, the doctors and staff were well educated and showed confidence in there work by being able to answer all their questions. You have to do your research. If you find a medical facility that is highly recommended and has a good track record you should go with that one. Every procedure has its risks and we know this is also true in the US.
I had gastric sleeve surgery in June 2019. My insurance paid for everything except my deductible which I paid off in monthly installments. No more diabetes and A1C down at about 5. Hypertension is under control and I'm now down to 155 lbs. Of course my surgery was done here in the states with a great surgeon. I feel so bad for these people who had to go out of the country.
This is so dumb and irrelevant. I personally did the gastric sleeve in Mexico and it changed my life. I’m healthier than ever...
Every medical procedure has risks. Those are three vs thousands of successful cases.
me too! it was the best thing I ever did!
Where?! Clinc/Dr info. I want to do it 😭
No. It is not dumb, it is a very VERY IMPORTANT issue. People's lives are at risk and your comment shows how apathetic you are plus it borders into misinformation. You probably went to a well recognised licensed doctor, that is why it worked well with you. Cutting into the spleen and leaving the stomach open is medical malpractice and severe negligence, not a procedural risk.
Who was your Dr? illiann?
Where did you go in Mexico? What was the name of the place and the doctor? I'm looking to go myself.
As a wound specialist RN, I had treated the surgical wounds to patients who had the procedure done in Mexico. They did receive instructions on post care and advised not to travel. They did not follow the instructions and the surgical site dehisced!
In most cases, the majority of cosmetic procedures done anywhere in the world, even by the "best" doctors, will come back to seriously bite you as you age. Avoid the misery and regret later in life, and just don't do it.
Oh yes Caroline. I sincerely agree with you. Where are you watching from?
I had surgery here in the states last year, I had to have another one less than two months later because my surgeons LEFT A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT INSIDE OF MY BODY which caused infection and lacerations.
Did y'all know that the fine print on those contracts they make you sign before surgery says you can't sue if something like that happens?
I didn't.
One of my good friends had bariatric surgery in Mexico 2 years ago and has had zero problems and is much healthier now.
I can almost guarantee you that the American medical board paid for this program to scare people out of getting medical care anywhere but in America.
My cousin on the other hand had surgery down in Florida and it went wrong for her. We all need to research
How could the woman go alone?? Even with minor operations a trusted family member or friend should be with you.
Not everyone knows someone who can take off work and travel out of the country for emotional support. If you do, good for you.
Good point Chloe. She should have not been alone. A good friend or a family member would have been a powerful advocate in her behalf.
Sorry to say .. these complications can happen ANYWHERE and with ANY surgery ! I don't think it has anything to do with Mexico . I've actually heard that the Drs in Mexico have more schooling than the Drs in the States. I think it all has to do with the after care and staying in Mexico until your aftercare is complete ... and it is EXTREMELY important to do extensive research on the Dr and any past problems/deaths
They should have done their research instead of relying on cost!! That woman sounds as if she'll NEVER be the same!!!
I had my weight loss surgery in Santa Barbara, from one of the top 10 surgeons in America. He is a great surgeon and has been featured in Time Magazine. I had my surgery in 2009, it was perfect and I came out amazing and healthy. Pick your surgeon carefully. I weighed 330 pounds at my heaviest, and he was on my insurance. I have been healthy and happy for the last 11 years. I lost 200 pounds and have kept it off for 11 years. I had a tummy tuck and I am so happy.
How do you eat now? Some ppl get depressed they can’t eat normal again.
Is it just me but is Megyn insensitive?
She is a lawyer...just personality
She doesnt care.
She's very robotic.
This poor girl. If i was her doctor, i would give her pain meds, because she needs them after what happened to her. Hwr situatikn is a SURGERY GONE BAD, which can be deadly! So, yah, i wouldnt blame her for taking the nessesary medication to stop her pain. I only wish that God takes hertroubles away from her so she wouldnt suffer from pain anymore. God please show mercy on this girl and on those in most need of youre mercy. Amen. 🙏🙏➕➕🌺. Please one like for each prayer you do forthis girland others who need Gods blessing. 💖➕👍😢
you are completely and utterly correct .
I feel bad for the bad experiences. I had lap band surgery in Tijuana I'm 2005. It was very non-invasive (you can hardly see the 5 little scars) and I had a good surgeon.
Is not happening only in Mexico. My friend have that surgery in California and she is going through the same thing the problem is the surgery. Don’t cut your stomach people.
I had my surgery in Cancun, absolutely no issues, great success. I do know people in the states in my city that have had massive complications. They make it seem like its only in Mexico.
I had weight loss surgery in the US and it was the best decision I ever made. Went from close to 400 to 220-230
THE ONE THING you don't want to seek A DISCOUNT on is a surgery where someone is CUTTING INTO YOUR BODY....This is INSANE!!
My wife of 20 years got weight loss surgery in America..her side effect was she was a good wife and mother but soon as she skimmed down she cheated for years and left me for a body builder with money they fail to tell you that 94 percent of women who got the surgery leave there husbands..they say it’s new confidence ..not true..confidence isn’t being a home wrecker..she also destroyed two other marriages in process..be yourself and do the work yourselves ..it’s only way..of course wokeness praises these weak harlots..by the way she got the house kids and cats..I work hard and renting again and lost everything
Bottom line you must do your research, this could easily have happened in the U S also.
EXACTLY, I TOO WENT TO TIJUANA AND HAD NO PROBLEM. DR VALENCIA WAS GREAT. BUT THERE IS PLENTY OF PLACES THAT WILL DO IT FOR $1000 OR MORE CHEAPER. IT AMAZES ME THE PEOPLE0
.WHO WILL GO CHEAP. YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A SUREGEON TO OPERATE ON SOMEONE. GET SMART. YOU GET YOU WHAT YOU PAY FOR. I WORK AS A NURSE. EVERY TIME I SEE A US PATIENT WHO HAS HAD PROBLEMS THEY BLAME IT ON THE PATIENT , THIS OR THAT BUT NOT ON U S CARE.
It does happen in the U.S. - there are crappy doctors in every country!!!
The US has better technology, more training and a lot schooling and water that’s not contaminated. There’s a difference.
I don’t know who did those surgeries or where they were done, but I’m Mexican and have had the surgeries (as many of friends and family members) and everyone is more than okay. Just because a couple of Americans had bad experiences during the Bariatrics surgeries, doesn’t mean we have bad surgeons.
You have to do research on the doctor and the hospital the surgery is going to take place at.
Well, they all look thinner...
Moral of this story is, you get what you pay for.
It does not matter where you get surgery done, this happens and everywhere. My mom got surgery done in Mexico and everything came out fine.
I had sleep apnea surgery in Mexico and it went just fine. Do you homework look for a good Doctor, complications can happen anywhere even in the States.
@ungratefulmetalpansy safesurgeryinmexico.org/doctor/register check out websites like this and read up on doctors. Get references and talk to American people who have been there before.
Love the skin you’re in! Diet and exercise still work. Everyone wants a quick fix. I feel really bad for this lady. God be with her❤️❤️❤️
Surgery is not a quick fix. If it were as easy as diet and exercise everyone would do that. Some people have medical issues, for example hormonal issues or pcos. Please don’t comment on things you’re not educated on.
Quick fix? Ignorant much?
@@nadiabolger4173 No, everyone would not do it (diet and exercise)....and apparently diet and exercise is NOT easy....I come from a family of 5 siblings, diabetes run rampant in our family, but I can't get any of them to workout, let alone take a simple walk around the block....they just don't want to. People would rather be on beta-blockers for hypertension instead of losing weight. I have a friend who's doctor told him to lose weight or risk being on CPAP mask-he chose to be fitted for the CPAP mask instead. it's hard for people to change their lifestyles by sufficiently and efficiently dieting and exercising. Many people are just too lazy to do that, and that's a reality rather you like it or not. And if they have hormonal issues, weight loss surgery doesn't fix that, the hormonal issues would have to be treated. Many people do look for quick fixes, and you're very naïve if you think that they don't.
Nadia, PCOS makes it a little harder to lose weight, it doesn’t make it impossible. Women usually gain 10-15 lbs due to it, but, I’ve noticed that too many people use it as an excuse for their massive weight and why they can’t lose it. Hormonal issues can be controlled through medication and weight, but, it’s still too easy for people to not do anything to change their lifestyle and want surgery to “fix it.”
A girlfriend of mine went to Mexico for her weight loss surgery. She couldn't thank the specialists and nursing staff enough. It was a long road to recovery but she is absolutely loving her new body!
Which doc
They weren't that over weight 👀 they could've went on a diet stopped sugar and carbs for a 1year, everyone wants it all too easy, I understand people who are 400lb or more going for that option,
Im 422 pounds. I used to weigh nearly 497. When you put youre mind to a diet you can do it. In 2 months time i lost 26 pounds.
I cut back on soda and started drinking more perrier and flat water.
I quit chips and cut back on candy and staeted eating more veggies, fruit and filling stuff like chicken and meat or fish.
And just recently (3 months ago) i quit fried food and salt. So im hoping that itll make me lose more weight.
Im trying to say, people should try dieting first instead of surgery cuz diets do work.
@@dalialule6324 that's great keep it up, you don't need to endanger yourself with an op when a little bit of determination will get you to your goal👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎊🎊🎉🎉🎊🎊🎉🎉
@@namiin3034 thankyou. I still have a bit of a hard time walking because i have heat and lung disease but by changing the way i eat worked.
I truly do hope people do the natural aprouch (diets) first before doing something deadly like surgeries.
So,, Thanks again and takecare.
Dalia Lule. 🌼🌼
@@dalialule6324 You are awesome to handle it the right way !!!!
The lady said she liked playing sports, if you did you wouldn't have been over 250 pounds! Come on now.
Even here in the States, this can really happen. I am RN for a long time and I’ve seen the complications with these kind of procedures. And these are done in the US. Usually it happens 5-10 years after....
What kind of complications happen after?
Also, they are fake doctors in the States, practicing and killing patients.
What complications happen 5-10 years later?? In the medical field. Have NEVER heard this. I dont believe you are correct. Can i see your source of info??
you've never seen a doctor leave a patients stomach open deliberately no mam in US yes things can happen any surgery can have complications but he deliberately butchered that poor woman.
Paying $24K for a surgery here also comes with a disclaimer of a list of potential risks. Never go to have a surgery anywhere alone. Have someone waiting for the outcome of your procedure, checking how you look, and what meds you are receiving and how you are reacting. Have some one help you to the restroom.....you get my point. Sad stories of otherwise healthy people. I'm from Tijuana 😬
I had gastric sleeve surgery here in the US over 2 years ago. I was very fortunate to have health insurance that covered the surgery 100%. Many aren’t as fortunate and have to go to Mexico or other countries for operations. I hope and pray for a day when everyone has access to excellent healthcare and can have surgeries such as weight loss at their local hospital and not another country.
I had WLS 3 yers ago in Mexico. My surgeon was excellent. I had absolutely no problem, but I did my homework. Lots of it. I did NOT work through recruiters here in the states. Yep, it's about 1/3 the cost. The bariatric surgeons in the states are going to love this.
geezloueeze - who did your surgery?
Did you go through pompeii?
I went to Pompeii and my surgeon and the staff were amazing! I had surgery over a month ago and they still call to check on me!
geezloueeze 👋 bye
Please share who you went to
Wow this woman looks very ill. I hope she can have healing.
This is basically a commercial brought to you by the American Medical Association, scaring people so they won’t go outside the country for surgery.
I had a friend who did this. She is dead now from an incurable virus she got there.
My mother got gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. She lost over 100 pounds. The surgery was fine, but what wasn't fine was my mother's new mentality. She's incredibly selfish and an alcoholic now. I truly believe losing that much weight causes some sort of mental imbalance. It's very sad, because I don't even know my mom anymore.
Brooke Luce I’m so sorry!
Brooke Luce where did she have surgery? What was the name of her surgeon
Very sorry about your mom. Sounds like she transferred her addiction from food to alcohol which unfortunately is more common with people who have had bariatric surgery. Hope that she can get some help, and you take care too.
Show her love everyday. Love her anyways. She’ll come back to you! Good luck.
I am sorry to hear that 🤗 I pray things change for the both of you.
It's because they didn't need it. That's why insurance wouldn't pay for it. They weren't morbidly obese, they were just fat (and I say that as a fat guy).
David Dye Yeah David of course that's the reason I was thinking something else like how did this miracle didn't work?
It’s paid for where I live in Canada but you have to go through a lot of prep including proving you are ready to manage your health afterwards.
I have friends who travel to Mexico when they need anything significant done medically. They are quite happy. Last year I was in the hospital for four days. I had kidney stones removed and an x-ray found a mass. So they did an MRI and a few other tests then the very minor surgery to remove the stones. I think it involved a laser. I was billed over $65,000 for the hospital stay. Add to that the ambulance ride, bill from the urologist, bill from the radiologists, bills for food service, entertainment (tv), telephone ( I never used since I have my own) and too many other things, it added up to over $100k. I'm 62 years old and can't afford healthcare so how do they think I'm going to afford a bill like that? I later found out that first class flight to Mexico City, first class hotel, hospital stay, 24 hour private nurse, all the same tests and procedures would have added up to roughly $12k-$15k. My one friend went there for a surgery that would have cost $20,000 in the U.S. and got it done in Mexico City for $4000 and his surgeon went to Harvard. Everything from the difference in wages and salaries to lower cost of insurance to lower expenses in various aspects of the medical industry all contribute. If the auto industry was run like the medical industry cars would cost $1m each, gas prices would be $100 a gallon and car insurance would be $50k a year.
i work in bariatric clinic and i hear a lot of people tell me they goin to mexico and DR to get these surgery cheap but they think they can keep eating their old way i tell my patients this is a life style change. it took u years to put on but surgery to lose it fast sorry that’s not how it works
Why are they sitting with their backs to the audience? It’s making me uncomfortable 😣
Only a small portion of the audience is behind them.
this is why we stopped doing the band surgery years ago in Sweden! there are to much complications with that surgery no matter which country you get the surgery in!
I had a modified form of gastric bypass in the US bc a car wreck lacerated my intestines and the insurance refused to due exploratory surgery but bc I was 400 pounds they immediately approved the gastric bypass!! The surgeon knew I was extremely sick and didn't make me wait for all the normal behavioral classes (which I took right after surgery) he got me into the OR and when they got in there he couldn't believe I was still alive! They removed most of my stomach, all my small intestines and 8 inches of large intestines! It had been spilling into my abdomen for months! He saved my life!
So, I hear horrible people say I "took the easy was out to lose weight" and I get really irritated! I don't recommend 6 car pile-ups on icy highway overpasses, then and being extracted from a state troopers car when the tow truck smashes you into the wrecked vehicles..... yeah, not the weight loss plan I'd recommend to anyone!
Honestly this happens in America too. Many surgeries go wrong and doctors make mistakes in any country. There's really nothing a patient can do except to never ignore symptoms and advocate for yourself, if you feel something is wrong go to a different doctor asap to verify everything is okay. Don't just take the doctor's word. Check and recheck
I've noticed, from my experiences and doctors I've gone to, that doctors in Mexico actually do their work. I've had many medical problems and the doctors here in the US only look to gain money, they don't care about their patients. In Mexico I've been diagnosed and given good medicine in a matter of moments. A fraction of the time than in the US.
My brother had messed up his knee when playing soccer. The doctors here said there was nothing wrong and they'd sent him to get many tests done. His knee was hurting and we noticed he started developing a soft lump on his knee. We went to Mexico and found out in about a week he needed surgery becasue he messed up his ligaments and tendons.
More anti Mexican propaganda. The number of surgeries that go well ( The MILLIONS) far outweigh the complications which happen here in the states all the time as well. This is completely one sided. It depends on where you go. Feel horrible for these folks but this is one sided.
Aymee VanDyke I agree. You can have complications from any type of surgery in the U.S. as well.
Actually mexico outranks the US in several medical fields, lile neurology
good point
I agree
Aymee VanDyke I think this is to let everyone know to be careful and do your research. Had the three of them saw this segment before going to Mexico, they probably would not have done it. I know I wouldn’t have, research or not.
WTH were they thinking? You're risking your entire digestive system.
HAVE some COMPASSION instead of BLAMING them dang!