Lacks Attention to Detail - Zona Rio Tijuana, B.C.

Hi Kirsty, an update to my previous notes. I'm still continuing to deal with the after effects of my botched surgery at CosMed in Tijuana. My doctors here advised Dr. Quiroz should have informed me about the problems that can arise after multiple plastic surgery revisions on the stomach. As a result, I now have chronic pain when twisting or moving because of all the scar tissue in my stomach. Also, to date, I'm out of pocket approximately $3,050 in co-pays to my doctors and payments to the insurance company for what they didn't cover. I'm grateful they covered the bulk of the expenses and am trying hard not to beat myself up for having the multiple revisions in Mexico. I wrongfully assumed Dr. Quiroz would advise me of possible complications. Needless to say it wasn't worth it. Regards, Bambi

Hi Bambi,

Thanks for the update, I'm sorry you're having to deal with so many complications and expenses! I know you mentioned you're still in pain when twisting, but have the revisions made any positive difference for you?

Thanks Kirsty, I take full responsibility for blindly trusting my surgeon and not asking why so many revisions were necessary. I am happy I had a positive effect from my body lift and wish I had just left it at that. Unfortunately, I had quite a few symmetry issues that I felt should be corrected and Dr. Quiroz said minor revisions are easy to accomplish and are part of the plastic surgery process. It wasn't until I got an infection and subsequently had to have my gastric band removed and the tissue surrounding my port that I got a second opinion from my US plastic surgeon that I realized multiple surgeries in the stomach area are risky. But I can't go back and my wish is that others can learn from what happened to me. Ask questions, question the answers, try to embrace the body you have despite the way it looks. Once you have plastic surgery you get in this kind of mindset... more, more, more, which isn't always the best way to go. Regards, Bambi

Thanks for the update Bambi, it's very much appreciated. If you feel comfortable sharing, i'd love to see some of your photos.

I'm so sorry you had to have all of these complications, but hopefully your words will help others in their journey.

Sure, how do I upload photos? Thanks, Bambi

Thank you! I have learned so much through this unfortunate experience and am trying to move forward. Unfortunately, I will not be able to get another gastric band and am back to white knuckle dieting. But I'm very grateful my infection wasn't worse and hope my health continues to improve. I never thought this could happen. I appreciate your kind comments!

Thank you so much! I'm hanging in there and know everything happens for a reason. I feel blessed to have made it in and out of Mexico safely so many times though looking back, there were times I was positively terrified, especially since I was alone every time and don't speak Spanish! Good for you for understanding the more more more mindset and embracing yourself as you are: a masterpiece! Best wishes!

Thank you for your note, and for understanding. I too remind myself of how far I've come and I'm getting used to my scars and doing better not beating myself up too much. Overall it's been an incredible learning experience. It also helps to know I'm not alone in the struggle. Hope you are doing well, congrats on your achievements!

Sorry, didn't realize I had already responded to your note. :)