Question:
What happens with my body if i were to die in mexico from WLS?
— hsdowns (posted on January 27, 2006)
January 27, 2006
whoa that is kinda morbid - but I guess your next of kin would have to
arrange for it to be shipped back to your state
— StoneColdLady
January 27, 2006
Number one, I would NEVER go to Mexico to have it done. Sure some may have
positive results and I know we can become desperate to get this surgery
done, and there may be no lengths we won't go to in order to get it done,
but I don't think risking my life or taking a chance on getting a butcher
is worth it. Sorry, just my opinion. Otherwise, do like the other post
suggested, make sure your next of kin knows where you are and make
arrangements to have your body brought back to usa.
— Angelfirewithwings
January 27, 2006
while I do not know the answer to your question on death in Mexico, I DO
know about the surgery in Mexico. I went and I had a DOCTOR not a tech. He
is Brilliant and has all the diplomas to prove it. It was a fantastic
experience and I would do it again in a heart beat. If you have any ?
e-mail me
at [email protected]
thanks, Lynn
— LynnB
January 27, 2006
This excerpt is from the Mexican Consulate sight..........
Arrangements After The Death Of An American
When an American dies abroad, a consular officer notifies the American's
family and informs them about options and costs for the disposition of the
remains. Costs for preparing and returning a body to the U.S. may be high
and must be paid by the family. Often, local laws and procedures make
returning a body to the U.S. for burial a lengthy process. A consular
officer prepares a Report of Death based on the local death certificate.
This is forwarded to the next of kin for use in estate and insurance
matters.
You can find more info at
http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/tijuana/Teacs.htm
Best of luck!
— MissKimberly
January 27, 2006
I'm with Nora on this one. In 1993 I flew 3,000 miles to Oregon to have
some surgeries. (NOT wls). And I almost died, many complications... and
very long story. But when you fly home and have a problem DO NOT be
surprised if a hometown surgeon will refuse to help you. Yeah some here
will say, "by law they have too". Well I've been there and done
that! I KNOW. Anyway, it makes for alot of complications and expense to go
back where you had surgery. Besides, these long distance surgeons
"often" don't care. Heck there butchered handiwork is'nt around
to show how sloppy they are. Just my opinion... <sigh> Good luck with
whatever you decide.
— Danmark
January 28, 2006
Holly, regardless of what others may think, other countries, LIKE MEXICO,
have wonderful doctors, well-educated, highly trained, and very very
knowledgeable. We would be very small to think that the US is the only
country in the world with qualified professionals. The key here is to
obtain a doctor who performs the surgeries in a HOSPITAL, that you check
his/her CREDENTIALS, and that you follow the same protocol you would if you
were researching a doctor in the States. Spain, Mexico, England, France,
Ecuador, Venezuela, etc., just to name a few, have highly educated and
trained physicians. My advice: Do your research in any country like you
would here. Missy
— Missy H.
January 28, 2006
first look up a funeral home that you would like to use in your home town.
Then let them know about your trip and they can get in contact with funeral
homes in that particular city in mexico that will prepare your body for
shipping. I happen to work in this business. If you're that worried don't
go thru with it. Not until you feel safe!
— SuzieD
January 28, 2006
It's NO-TELLING what could happen to you if you died from WLS in Mexico.
My advice to you is STEER CLEAR OF WLS IN MEXICO!!! You may get a bad
surgeon who is not trained properly, and Mexico's drugs are not FDA
approved. They have no form of a government regulation. So, you never
know for sure what medicines you are getting, or if they are safe, etc.
etc.. I am sure there are some good surgeons in Mexico, put I would not
put MY body in the care of a doctor in Mexico. I know at times we all feel
anxious, we all don't have a lot of money, or we want to get the WLS so
bad, but your LIFE is more important than WLS in Mexico!!! One last bit of
info; I have seen several shows on TV about botched surgeries in Mexico,
it's really terrible.
Good Luck
— Agrippina05
January 28, 2006
Ok, so if you are considering WLS in Mexico I believe you should take
advice form folks that have been through the experience. Yes it is scary to
leave the country for this surgery, but like so many this is the only
alternative. I myself had the surgery in Mexico and could not have hoped
for better care. I don't believe it is right for others to say don't do
this or do this based on any experience. The decision is ultimately up to
you, all others can provide is advice. If you would like to ask more
questions from someone who has actually been through surgery in Mexico,
please feel free to write me at [email protected]
Kim
— kimmy
January 28, 2006
I know what you are feeling and I'm right there with you! The only way I
will ever be able to have surgery would be in Mexico because of financial
reasons and I'm having problems comming up with that 12,000 but I have done
my research on the DR.'s in Mexico and feel it is my only hope because the
weight is killing me so I stay here and slowly die or do something about it
and take that chance, My family is screaming at me calling me stupid but it
all comes down to YOU! You are the only person you have to live with your
entire life so do what you feel comfortable with Nobody can tell you Not to
do it unless their offering some help financing to go with that
decision.Just my oppinion and I don't care if I have to yard sale my way to
12,000 I will find a way to get to Mexico even if that is my final trip! If
you wanna talk email me [email protected]
Kim
— witchywoman
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