My Gastric Sleeve Journey What A Nightmare

[emmas mom 4]

to the person concerned with VSG, i havent had any complications whatsoever (surgery 12 days ago), i didnt even have any pain until i returned home and it was only as if id done crunches at the gym, just muscle soreness. i did however do alot of research on my doctor, he works at one of the top 100 clinics in america and has 20 yrs experience and 0% mortality rate, they even told me they havent had ANYONE come back with problems from VSG only minor complications with gastric and lap band.

which makes me wonder which doctor you saw that you had so much trouble gabriella and im very sorry to hear all of that, sounds as if he

was inexperienced. i really hope everything gets better for you very soon.

wow! sounds like your doctor is awesome! Who is he and from where? I am getting mine in august and its still new to the hospital, so, im a little nervous. They do tons of the other 2 surgeries, not, not as many sleeves! But, this is the one I want!

[bikerchick519 202]

Just wondering if you had this done in the U.S. or Mexico?

[thinoneday 445]

I don't want to sound mean or anything, but this first post was posted back May, 2011, she hasn't responded since at all. Makes me wonder if it was one of those posts to scare everyone . . . either way, if it's legit, then my apologizes and hope all has gone well and she's ok. . .

I had the same question, Mexico or US? I've had my sleeve for almost 2 years and have had absolutely no problems, great weight loss and all. . .

[KellyL 173]

I'm so sorry Gabriella, I would love an update on your health, and I hope all is well and you are doing great! Please update soon.

[smkeller 3]

Gabi74, I, too am very interested to know how you are doing now. Are you still coming to these boards? Please let us know. Your story is a horrific example, not of your pick of surgery type, but your unfortunate choice of the doctor and the facility. You were butchered - no doubt about it. I hope that you are considering legal action against them for the suffering you have experienced.

'I immediatly started vomiting blood and to my surprise had to be taken back into surgery as I had a liter of blood in my abdomen. I was given 2 pints of blood and sent home 3 days later with a clean bill of health. I went home and for the five days I was home I was sick each day running a fever and I spoke with the doctor daily who told me this was normal and just prescribed me pain medicine as I was in horrible pain. On the fifth day I could not get out of bed and my husband had to call 911. I was admitted to the local hospital and diagnosed with a septic infection through my body.'

[GetInMyBelly 80]

Gabriella, how are you doing??? Let us know. Where was your surgery done??? Thanks hope to hear from u!