Surgeon forgot to attached esophagus to stomach

[Guest jessicaanna]

I had a terrible surgery with so many complications. First surgery dr didnt attach my esophagus to my stomach to i got a terrible infection peritonitis and septis. I was in a huge amount of pain and rushed to the ER for a 2nd corrective surgery. Was in hospital for 33 days on constant IV antibiotics and antivirus drugs in addition to huge amounts of pain and anxiety meds. Dr didnt expect me to make it but by the grace of God im still here and 4 months post op. Has anyone else had a life threatening complication? Or something similar to what im going through?

[DroppinLikeItsHot 52]

Oh my - that sounds horrible! Glad you recovered!

[Alex Brecher 10,484]

Who was/is your surgeon in Texas? Are you still using the surgeon you started out with or you've transferred to another practice? Really happy to hear that you're OK now!

[CTDEE 58]

Wow. What surgery did you have?

[Guest jessicaanna]

I had rouxen y gastic bypass. My surgeon was dr j. (Have to get the long correct spelling later) and im no longer seeing him. Im just ok. Getting better everyday. Due to the 2nd corrective surgery my stomach is the size of a ping pong ball and i can only eat very small 1-2 ounce meals. They had to male my stomach smaller to do all the scar tissue and infection. Very long road ahead for a full recovery.

[Djmohr 6,965]

Oh my! I certainly hope you are on the road to recovery.

I would make sure you share that doctors name. I understand mistakes happen but it certainly should NOT happen in the medical field.

[kyrickchick64 468]

I'm so sorry this had happened. Hope the recovery is easier than expected. Please share the name of this dr and get yourself a maneater of an attorney.

[Guest jessicaanna]

I went to nuweigh clinic in houston, tx and my dr was Thirumalairaj Jayakumar. I had my surgery at University Hospital in Houston. My family and i suspect he had a student dr finish the surgery and he didnt do it but medical records are showing complete detachment. Got so upset today because there was a man that had a similar problem and he also got septic but he didnt make it. So sad. And scary

[shannpann 18]

I developed two abcesses after my rny. Second surgery less than 2 weeks after. Horrible experience, 11 days in hospital, 6 weeks off of work. Took months to feel somewhat normal. My dr was good though. I wasn't that crazy about him before, but after my illness I saw how much concern he did have for me and my well being.

Now I have found I have an ulcer, which is frustrating. But surely it's a fairly easy thing to deal with?

[Guest jessicaanna]

Oh no. So sorry. Hope u recover quickly and painlessly.

[KerryRNY04162015 30]

That's absolutely horrible

[Bellaloly74 10]

OMG!! That is possibly the worst thing I've read on this forum yet! How could they do that to someone??!! Don't they have systems to check for these things??!! I am shocked! Thank god u made it threw.

[Guest jessicaanna]

OMG!! That is possibly the worst thing I've read on this forum yet! How could they do that to someone??!! Don't they have systems to check for these things??!! I am shocked! Thank god u made it threw.

[Guest jessicaanna]

They do and i had the barium liquid test done 3 times. The dr just kept saying it was a shadow. Even had the chief of radiology look at it and her and my dr agreed it was ok to send me home. I appreciate all the kind words. Rough times but getting stronger and bettdr everyday.

[hellohealthy 32]

I...don't even have words. I am so so sorry this happened to you.