michael2595

On 1/7/2019 at 2:11 PM, rvanparys said:

We have a Vonage line so contacting Capital One or receiving a code via phone is not a problem. 

We have OOma and tried it and wouldn't work. I am trying to get a direct answer from technical support/ We can use capitol one 360 as our main source of getting monies from the United state at our ATM. No issue there.

On 1/8/2019 at 8:49 AM, HarryB said:

When I log on after I put in my ID and password, they ask me to verify my identity by entering a verification code (assumedly because the VPN shows a different IP address). The code used to be sent by 3 alternatives text, phone or email. They have now eliminated the email option. Since their system doesn't accept an international phone #, I can't access any of my accounts?

 

Get A VPN like Express VPN wher you can choose from many sites and you wont be having differnt IP adresses. You can choose one address based on the state and make it static as in every time you log in it will show the same IP address. I have also begun to have problems with Capitol one. I have capitol one 360 checking Used to send verification codes through my email and talked to customer service and they said they were switching everyone over to text message or voice message a security code. They were true to their word. Even companies like ATT are using double verification to pay one bills . Issue for me was my wife was out of country with the cell phone with the number on fille and many sites that use double verification would only send and SMS to that phone number

On 2/19/2019 at 11:52 AM, JimnJoyce said:

Yes this reads 34 thousand pesos. Also, he will not provide a receipt for those who could make an insurance claim. 

 

Dr. Youcha is the only one Lakeside as far as we know with a cedula and he had been doing this work for 40 years . He is a doctor. Went to chiropractic school at Northwestern University and is the 60th certified chiropractor in Mexico. Teaches special classes in Mexico City and other Latin American countries . He has an associate, Roberto who I hear is also very good  and also someone who comes in to do acupuncture. Dr. Youcha is the real deal. We have been to quite a few in the states and My wife's first visit was pretty amazing considering she was walking real straight with no pain after her first visit. Initial visit for my wife was 1750 pesos. Each session afterwards has been 750. 

On 1/10/2019 at 7:20 PM, michael2595 said:

I have no issues whatsoever with getting email verification from capital one. What I do know if you set it up notifications from the beginning it can get real weird. we have 2 accounts with email verification. One has a choice of 2. The other has a choice of one and they were setup at the same time. I use a VPN with a static IP address which is real helpful. I also noticed that for me at least the capitol one website works far better than with Firefox than with chrome.

 

Yesterday I logged in and the verification is by text only on our accounts. Called them and they said they are switching everyone. I wonder what caused that to happen. ALL my other banks give me a choice.

On 1/7/2019 at 1:07 PM, HarryB said:

If you use a vpn the address changes daily. Thus , at least for me, they ask for a verification code which until recently they allowed three methods of contact text, call or email. They have now eliminated the email code verification option.

 

Express VPN has the option of having a static IP address.  

I have no issues whatsoever with getting email verification from capital one. What I do know if you set it up notifications from the beginning it can get real weird. we have 2 accounts with email verification. One has a choice of 2. The other has a choice of one and they were setup at the same time. I use a VPN with a static IP address which is real helpful. I also noticed that for me at least the capitol one website works far better than with Firefox than with chrome.

13 hours ago, Bisbee Gal said:

You'll be happy to hear that their wine price is now 70 pesos.  We ate there Friday night and enjoyed their shrimp with chipotle tacos and their mushroom tacos; both were great as was the starter tostada we shared.   Their tacos come 4 to a plate and have a really nice hearty fresh corn tortilla.  Their taco menu has about 8 offerings, many of them vegan.  Our meal with 1 wine, 2 coronitas came to 420 pesos.  

We will return to try more food items (they have a number of starters, sandwiches and a few Asian items in addition to their tasty tacos).   There is a very nice copper shop within the space, as well as other unusual art offerings.  It is a pleasant place to sit as it is a big open space and you can admire the shops' items while you nosh.  They have a full bar as well.  

We also went there when it first opened and the food was quite good but minimal in quantity. They were still revising their menu. The space is beautiful but it felt like we were eating in too big a space . My wife called it 1/2 a basketball court. The owner and waiter were very cordial and they knew their stuff. My concern is that it may not survive unless they add more items more conducive to what expats want. . Apparently they and the other businesses that are in that massive space from what I can gather are partners in it. We may try it again.

2 hours ago, Arjay said:

I found white Quinoa in bulk on the Carretera next to Gossips but it was rather bland.

I'm looking for something more interesting and tasty like mixed or red quinoa.  I did find small pre-packaged quinoa in SuperLake but it was too expensive.  Does anyone know where I can find some, please?

 

 

We have purchased red and mixed quinoa and black quinoa on the way back from Costco at Fresko supermarket a few miles away. You will see it on the way back to the macrolibramiento on the right hand side.

I like their swedish meatballs. Wonder if they will have food service

10 hours ago, mudgirl said:

I find that hard to believe. Banks don't do things for free. If you check the mid-market rate at any given time, you will normally find that you won't get that rate when exchanging. My credit card company tacks on a conversion fee, but that is different from a conversion rate.

Bank ONE 360. 

21 hours ago, RickS said:

Do you mean "physical" dollars to pesos or "ATM" exchange rate?

 

Physical. My bank in the states charges no conversion rate.

Does anyone know of the best place/bank to get the best rates on converting dollars to pesos. Thank you kindly.

12 minutes ago, Tingting said:

Don't worry about the general comments. You're always going to have naysayers, regardless of the topic. It's normal to compare prices to the US since that's your home country. Eventually, you'll find a balance. Shop around, check out the various docs and go where you're comfortable. You'll see high end for here (specialists out of Guad, usually) and low end and everything in between. When we need routine care, we go to Ajijic Clinic (Clinica Ajijic). We absolutely love Dr. Rodriguez. His fees are reasonable, the care is excellent, and he's very, very patient-oriented. For anything more specific (cardio, ortho, etc), we're really lucky in that we have access to all sorts of specialists here. If one isn't available, Guad isn't that far away.  

Thank you so much. 

1 hour ago, TelsZ4 said:

The web site is working. I used it a week ago.. http://www.chapala.com/quality-care.html

I posted above that the site that lists the website for quality care itself is not working and I warned people not to go there. Their website on the page you posted is.

www.qcdoctors.org

I highly recommend no one go to it becuase it is corrupted and my firewall (Norton) stopped an attack from that website and instead  as I advised, send an email requesting info like I did to the email address posted on the page you posted. 

Phone / Teléfono: 01 (376) 7661870 E-mail: qcdoctors@gmail.com

3 hours ago, glenned said:

I’ve tried to, but I haven’t been able to find it. Please provide the contact information (phone and email) if you’ve got it.

 

The website listed is not online . I wouldn't go to it. My firewall blocked an attack. I sent an email on asking them for specifics. Here is the only I could find.... http://www.chapala.com/quality-care.html

2 hours ago, barcelonaman said:

You are comparing things with your own country.

We are in mexico.

Prices have risen constantly here.used to be 600 pesos a couple of years ago.big percentage rise .a  normal consult was 200. Now 400.

Lakeside is made more expensive with comments like this.

 

My comment will make it more expensive? I would think that the market makes the rules and if all the hospitals that are being planned to open do actually open there will be competition unless there is collusion. I read a post on one board from a local doctor who asked if he should by an Audi A7. Apparently business must be very good at the prices you speak of. I cant afford an audi A7. I do compare things with my own country just as you did when you first arrived. I guess its a habit to think in terms of dollars since i Have been dealing with that form of currency for 55 years. I promise I will never do it again. Scouts honor. Wouldn't want my post to raise prices for all Lakeside residents. I didn't know all the lakeside doctors read these posts. If they are all I can say to them is that your prices for medical services are too high. Hope that helps. 

1 hour ago, sm1mex said:

QC specialists are about $37.83 U.S. and spend a lot of time with you.  They are worth every pesos !

Thats it? and for a specialist?  The parking lot fee at my doctor's office  at the University of Penn was higher since they tell you to show up at least 45 minutes early to fill out reams of paperwork including legal documents that you wont sue them and then you get to wait in the small doctors room for another hour . So the time spent is close to 3 hours and your next appointment is usually available maybe in 3 months if you are lucky and here I hear they will give you their whatsapp number and even come to your home at night and if necessary drive you to the GDl hospital themselves if its an emergency. An Ambulance ride where I used to live  was approx 4,000 dollars and not covered by insurance. The system is crashing in the states. Thank you very much for providing me that info. Another person told me the same thing and I thought I must have done the conversion wrong or the other individual left off a zero. And thank you Mrs. Rupert For the  endorsement of Quality care. 

9 hours ago, TelsZ4 said:

So they are  expensive.. You can't take it with you.. I have never chosen a doctor or a dentist based on price...

And Neither Have I since in the states there is a retail price and an insurance reimbursement price which I never see unless insurance wont cover it and I am stuck with a massive bill.   Thank you for a well crafted response. I always thought that I could take it with me. . The rules in Mexico must be different but as you can see over my name I am a newbie and I guess you don't like newbie questions but thanks for taking the time to answer me. I don't take answers like that personally, however  may I suggest that many newbies who do post may have questions that seem ridiculous but we have no reference. Have a great day. Off to the bank to close the account where I have monies to take with me when my time is up on this planet. 

15 hours ago, 757 said:

I have found them less expensive, or equal to, specialist in GDL.

 

 

Thank you kindly. I haven't yet been to a doctor here so the only reference I have is from  back in the states. Used to large co pays and deductibles and have not learned all the ins and outs of private insurance here. Sure is different. So, expensive to me means 200 dollars for a 10 minute medical checkup by a doctors aid or nurse practitioner in a transaction based sick care system and an EKG costing 500 USD and $5,000 colonoscopies. I have spoken to quite a few people Lakeside and no one never mentioned Quality care and the few times I passed the building it looked closed so I didn't give it much thought . I inquired with someone else who said they went to a great doctor there but it was expensive. That was the basis for my question. Quality Care seems to have many specialists on site . Since I am new to the area I Have to get rid of my definition of what expensive is, based on living In America where my sick care insurance ran about 20k a year with high deductible and co pays and my wife and I are in great shape and in early sixties. They seem to have many specialists which is great and I will definitely check them out rather then go to Guadalajara because I would assume many of the doctors at this clinic are from GDL. The new lab there is important to me since I require quarterly blood work . My last set of labs was over 1600 dollars and those bills sure add up. Will definitely make appointment after reading this thread. The fact that they are bilingual and young is also very appealing. Now I need to get health insurance which brings up so many other issues as I travel down that path. I hear of the Bellon agency a lot . Wea and Best were brought up but I don't see them on the mexican list for authorized insurance companies. But that's for another whole different discussion. I do feel uncomfortable asking it on this board because of so many snide remarks and being called a troll by some. Great learning experience for me. Again, many thanks for a simple and civil response.

 I was told they are on the expensive side compared to other doctors in the area.. Any truth to that? Thank you.

Do you use quality care as your primary physicians and are they bilingual? I looked them up ans cant find what their specialties are. Great to know they have a lab there.

1 hour ago, mudgirl said:

I'd not doubt that 75%, judging by the unbelievable number of medications it seems almost all Americans I know are on. If I mention that i'm stressed out about something, I can bank on some American friend saying "Oh, you want a Valium, oh you want a Xanax?" They all seem to have a whole barrage of pharmaceuticals on hand all the time. One thing to deal with one problem, another thing to counter the so-called side effects of the first drug, and on and on. I say so-called side effects because that's just a term big pharma uses to make it sound like something benign that may or may not happen to you. But, in fact, those ARE the effects of those drugs. In other words, they can't come up with a drug that works for some condition without it also giving you a dry mouth, insomnia, depression, etc.

Valium and Xanax belong to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.https://www.drugs.com/drug-class/benzodiazepines.html Same with clonazepam .Klonopin. Benzos are some of the most evil drugs known to man and are responsible for so much pain. Doctors hand out Xanax and klonopin like candy and in doing so are destroying lives. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine_withdrawal_syndrome Its real. Also rebound anxiety. Never ever go off benzos cold turkey if you are a long time user and that may be as short as a month. It can literally kill you if you have been on it for years. I lost a good friend when she was taken off klonopin cold turkey. Threw herself in front of a train, the withdrawal  was so bad. But they called it suicide. There is no money for doctors and big pharma if they cure something  or if you die. They want to "manage" your issue. I have spoken to local doctors who say that they prescribe so much klonopin because they have to. Their patients come from NOB already addicted. easier to gett off of heroin.   https://www.alternet.org/story/151166/america's_most_dangerous_pill   

4 hours ago, AlanMexicali said:

I asked one of my sister in laws, a Psychiatrist, why the socialized medcine here doesn´t give people strong pain killers. Her answer was that when finished a surgery the policy is to let the patient feel the pain not numb the pain. It was because if you are moving around and acting like nothing is wrong you might pull the stiches or worse if something happens under the stress and then the time taken to restich you or readmit you back into the hospital would interfer with the scheduling and cost time and money and possibly leave you with scar tissue or worse - depeds on the procedure. If you lay in bed and hurt you will stay there and heal. 

I was sent home from surgery with 1 weeks supply of very heavy duty pain killer. Dilaudid. I took one pill and not another. Your sister in law is correct for so many people. I lived with the pain. In a way I called my pain Joe my friend, and I healed quite well. When on pain killer after other surgeries I did too much, thinking I was fine and I wasn't , just numb. I paid the price. And when one is on pain killer for a week or so and doctor says no more you go cold turkey. Thats why so many people try and buy it illegally. I read an article that spoke of 75% of the medication taken in the world is by Americans.  If that is correct, something is definitely wrong.

You can get a power of medical attorney document