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Can anyone recommend a gastroenterologist good at treating gastro diseases like diverticulosis and colitis and an autoimmune conditions? Any suggestions lakeside or in Guadalajara welcomed. Thank you

There is a common cleaning product here that removes calcium buildup called BAM. But the one that says suaro, which means calcium scale. Contains some acid so be careful. 

Anyone have a phone number for Cavalario TV repair? 

19 hours ago, hensley said:

What a wonderful Memorial that Ann and Marty, Charlies son put on today.

Shame on all of you who knew him for years that did not show up for the event!

it was lovely and Ann & Marty had set up lots of chairs that were not even needed, had it catered with wonderful food and drinks.

Very ashamed of this community’s support of such a great man.

Despite the cold and rain, 5 minutes before the memorial started Charlie had the sun shine through for everyone that attended.

Fred Harland the MC did an awesome job!

We met Marty, Charlie’s son for drinks afterwards since we hadn’t seen him in years.

Still disappointed in the attendance!!!

 

I'm so sorry I missed this. I did not hear he had passed. Julie when did that happen? 

On 12/13/2019 at 11:18 AM, happyjillin said:

Google "Are CPAP cleaning machines necessary?" Apparently soap and water does the trick. I have an interest in this as well as I am on oxygen machine indefinitely for 16 hrs./day. Lots of med things are on TV these days,some not necessary and some downright dangerous

I asked the respiratory specialist about the cleaning machine. She said the ozone that cleans your CPAP generated by the cleaning machine sometimes destroys delicate seals in your machine. She did not recomment it. I clean my machine water tray, maks and hose with Dawn dishwashing liquid.

You will need a prescription from a doctor and a Mx doctor will do that to you. You can email or fax it to a CPAP company in US and have someone bring it down for you. If you know your setting (pressure) the US company will set it for you. They are way too expensive here. This is the company I have used and they are having a sale right now on a $500 machine for $249 and shipping to a location in US is free. https://www.cpap.com/cpap-machines/cpap-machine

47 minutes ago, gwynne said:

We've recently come to the realization that driving around Guadalajara looking for obscure clinics and other places is not good for our mental health.

So when my husband decided he wanted information on cataract surgery, he asked his current GP if he had a recommendation for an ophthalmologist.  Of course he did.  He recommended a doctor I've never heard of and offered to drive us to Guad for the appointment.  Cost of the appointment will be $1,000.  Cost of driving us there (in our car) and translating will be $1,500.  That's $2,500 for a consultation and I want him to get at least 2 opinions.  

Is this a typical charge, or is someone taking advantage.

Way too expensive. Dr. Claudia Camacho  (33) 3403 3857 does cataract surgery. She will do the consult in her clinic in Chapala above the immigration building. and you can hire a driver to Guadalajara and back for the surgery. I think Dr. Camacho charges 800 to 900 pesos for the consult. Miramontes 766-1142 has many drivers who will take you in and bring you back and all speak English. 

Emily's Soups this week Sept. 17 - at It's Kinda Bazar and Kinda Not" open Tues. through Sat. 10 tp 3pm. Inside the Bazaar in Riberas del Pilar. 16 oz for 65 pesos
Chicken veggie
Broccoli cheese
Italian beef
Split pea
And Cream of tomato

Ooma - you buy the device and program your phone number. Monthly charges around $7 USD. Works like a dream. Great sound quality, and the machine is also an answering machine so you can hear your missed calls.

That happened a few years ago in the Raquet Club. Water built up in the hills and one early evening it let loose, was not raining and I know someone who went out to move his car inside his cochera and he got washed down the street. Police and several by standers helped him out of the water and got him back home.

It pays to shop around for MRIs. I believe the new Hospital San Antonio can do MRIs now, please correct me if I'm wrong. I have had several in Guadalajara and at the time I had Mx medical insurance. So I called several on the list to get the price. Prices varried greatly. And if you have a DIF or INAPAM card you get a 20% discount. Last one was at a imaging clinic near Hospital Del Carmen. When I called they told me they were having a sale on MRIs. Yes a sale! Their price was the best and I had been sent there previously by a doctor. So shop around. I have found that Tolsa and Rios are the most expensive for MRIs. Why does your doctor send you there? Many doctors get a "cut" of the fee for your exam.

I have a friend who has since passed away. He had no medical insurance and needed 3 surgeries in one year, paying out of pocket. His doctors knew that and found him reasonably priced hospitals and negotiated the price for him. One doctor, the third surgery, took intallment payments for his work since my friend had money coming in but did not have enough to pay the doctor his whole fee immediately.  So try to get help from your doctor.

I have a friend who is available to do house sitting. Short term or long term is OK. He does not have a car so a remote location could be an issue. He has references, single man, no pets, experienced house sitter. Contact Magnus Robertson at magnus125@ymail.com

Dr. Jessica Flores is my recommendation. 

Looking for a mechanic who used to work at Francisco's garage in Riberas. I believe he is back in business, I think it's Ricccardo. Does anyone know where he is working now?

29 minutes ago, RickS said:

Are you referring to getting a TelCel ‘at home’ device from which other devices can be ‘tethered’?  

A friend told me it's a TELCEL modem and you pay a monthly fee for service. I'm just guessing buy imagine you can use it for any device that uses wifi.

Anyone using the new TELCEL internet? Are you happy with it? I'm tired of the problems with Telmex internet.

How long did it take for them to do your car?

Yes I agree, she is the best opthamologist I have been to.

Thank you Harry, helpful as always. 

Dr, Rafael Rodriguez is the best.

2 hours ago, rvanparys said:

The official name is Lakeside Medical Group... Address is  on the Carreterra Hidalgo #244 in Riberas on the lakeside of the carreterra.

Beware! PM me for details.

I was sent by the doctor - I sent you a PM with his details. He was the one who said ask for Dr. Beatriz only.

I would recommend an ultrasound at the DEI clinic done by Dr. Beatriz at this link http://www.dei.org.mx/nosotros/nuestros-medicos/

I had a very unusual problem and I was sent by my doctor to have only her do the ultrasound. Also had a digital mammogram done there at the same time. She speaks English, and told me what she was seeing and what was on the mammogram. She is a doctor and I asked for her advice which was spot on. It turned out to be a fibro anillo (fibro tissue wrapped in a circle around fatty tissue) and it was very painful. She said it was very rare and had seen very few of these. Several other doctors who looked at the ultrasound agreed with her.

Is the swimming pool in Riberas still open? Anyone know the days and hours and how much it costs? Thanks