Follow-up in Seattle after surgery in Mexico?

if you are going to Dr Quiroz, you better make sure that u get good follow up care cause you may need it, your wife is one of the lucky ones.
 I have seen several of his patients incisions and they were not pleasant . I wouldnt let him sew up a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
GOOD LUCK

Thanks, I've seen several as well.

Here are the facts:

1.  If you read his reviews here on Obesity Help, they are overwhelmingly positive.

2.  I've seen his work up close and am comfortable with it.

3.  He regularly appears at and speaks at Obesity Help related events.  If he was the butcher that some of the people on this thread are making him out to be, I seriously doubt that OH would continue to push him as a key speaker (and have for years).

Now, I've been on the Internet long enough to know that the next step in this inevitable process is for the various vocal minorty on this board to now begin attacking me.  They'll accuse me of being a shill, for example (see the previously linked to thread for examples of that).

I honestly don't care.  This thread was asking a simple question and only one person even remotely has offered any help, which should also tell you something about the other posters.

I trust the reviews on Obesity Help.

I trust that they wouldn't have him speak at all their events if he was a bad representative.

I trust my own eyes.

Now...one more time - can anyone help with the actual question at hand?

 Just an FYI, negative reviews can be removed.  I am aware of this happening with certain weight loss surgeons so I would not be surprised if it happens with plastic surgeons.  Good luck with your decision and finding someone for your followup care.

I gave you ideas and so did Laura.  Are you looking for names of specific doctors in your area?  Because if you're only looking for specific names - no you haven't gotten assistance, but Laura and I both gave you ideas of what you need to do before going to Mexico.

And FYI, IF I were going to a surgeon who had done questionable work AND unsafe practice, I would be very angry if NOT one person on this board brought it to my attention.  I think you think we're attacking you, We are not. We have been on here long enough and have seen some pretty bad results from some doctors.  I feel as a support system here it's our place to bring this to any future patients' attention.  Take it for what it's worth but realize that it has happened with your chosen doctor.

I can't give you any names, but you can try calling plastic surgeons, who, of course, are the only type of doctor qualified to manage, well, plastic surgery patients.

"You don't get what you don't pay for" in terms of aftercare when travelling, so talk about a fee agreement ahead of time.

See if your insurance, or perhaps travel insurance, would cover you if you developed problems while away and needed to stay longer or receive extra services.

See if your health insurance covers you for care of complications after you are home.

Ask about how you will be treated for blood clot prevention, since surgery like this plus the compression garment plus travel (over 3 hours) are all separate risk factors for blood clot development.

Check online for the actual agency that lists your surgeon's credentials, and understand that "board certification" means different things in different countries.
 
Check the accredidation of the facility where  your surgery will be performed at: http://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/International-Es sentials-for-Quality-and-Patient-Safety/  and request their free "International Essentials for Quality and Patient Safety" handbook.

If cost savings is your main concern, consider a residency or University training program close to your home as an option.

Ask yourself (and any doctors you come across) why they are hesitant or refuse to take care of a patient following overseas surgery. As the lawyers say in latin "res ipsa loquitor" (the thing speaks for itself).

Hope this helps,


 

Great response, Dr. L.  Thanks for your participation on this forum!!  We appreciate you!!

Laura

I was very interested in Dr Sauceda as my plastic surgeon...My father lives in Jalisco Mexico the doctor is 9 hours away from Jalisco...I figured I could have my surgery and get to stay a little longer than my usual 2 weeks visiting my father...I live in California and Im just going to need so much body work...I cant see myself affording to have a plastic surgeon here in the U.S...My insurance will pay for a basic tummy tuck and I was wondering if it was a good idea to get my tummy tuck through  Kaiser who is my insurance and all other work with Dr. Sauceda...Ill need tummy tuck leg lift butt lift my arms are horrible Ive always had grandma arms so now its even worse and since I lost my neck chub I have turkey neck...It will still be a while before I get any work done as Im only 8 months out but I figured it doesnt hurt to start research now and start my pcp to document my pani infections and so forth...you can see my before and after picture in only 8 months....I feel good with the 90lbs lost so far but under the clothes really bummed out :(

You are making a great choice!  Dr. Sauceda is my surgeon and he is the absolute BEST!  I have no doubt he is skilled and safe!  After losing as much as I've lost I needed someone skilled and he's been excellent!

Having been to Dr. Quiroz (twice) and after having disappointing results, I can't imagine how people can read through all the threads on here and not see that most of the positive reviews on OH were from shill accounts. The negatives HAVE been deleted.

You think this person left a positive review? http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/plasticsurgery/4055926/Disruption-in-lymphatic-system-caused-by-LBL-Dr-Quiroz/