I am on another forum for bariatric surgery. I saw a few posts about a person dying after/during surgery but there was no details. I would rather not mention the doctor.

We all know there is risk in surgery. Any surgery. I just wanted to know if this is for sure true and what was the cause.

Regardless I am having mine

My doctor told me my chances of dying was greater from my obesity related illnesses than the surgery itself.

That said, my doctor was very thorough. He saved my life by having a filter placed before surgery to keep blood clots from going to my lungs. But, the Hematologist he had see me caused all my problems. I had a DVT 2 years before surgery but the Hematologist didn't feel it was necessary to give me blood thinners after surgery. So, one week after surgery, I threw clots in both legs from my ankles to my groins on both sides!!! The filter really did save my life!! So, it prolonged my recovery. One year later, I feel great, I've lost all my weight...but now have chronic venous insufficiency in my left leg because one of the clots is still there and will be there forever because its calcified and at a place where surgery would be impossible. So, my left leg still swells and I take diuretics and Coumadin daily. Nothing's perfect in this life. We don't get through it without challenges...but at 57, and otherwise healthy, I am so happy I had this surgery and hope everything works for you too and you love your new sleeve!!

How horribly sad to read Rox passed away.

How can any doctor, no matter which side of the border, give us quality care if we do not give them full disclosure about us?

This should serve as a very real and sad reminder of how important it is we give full disclosure about our medical history.

My sympathies to Rox's family and her surgical team. So sad.

She was denied surgery in the USA because of a heart condition. She somehow managed to leave these details out of her application to the

surgeon in Mexico. I liked Rox' date=' and I'm sorry she is gone.[/quote']

I feel I must retract this statement.

I was contacted by a spokesman for the family of Roxanne.

I was told something completely different than what I said here about her death.

I, at this point do not feel comfortable saying it was a pre existing condition.

I feel I must retract this statement.

I was contacted by a spokesman for the family of Roxanne.

I was told something completely different than what I said here about her death.

I, at this point do not feel comfortable saying it was a pre existing condition.

I was told something completely different and was surprised to see this. I was starting to get a little confused. I feel for the family and friends of Roxanne at this time. I chatted with her on a few occasions and I know she was excited to start her new journey. My prayers are for all involved.

In my case the cardiologist was the first one to show up and take the EKG. He asked me on the spot when was my last check up and that I have a mild case of swolen hard or somthing like this due to the high blod pressure I've been having. Nothing to worry about but still I was a bit afraid. I'm surprised that the lady who very unfortunatly past didn't have one done preop.

Laura Van is right. If you want to do this don't go read the sad stories. That's almost like tryng to find any reasons to not do it. That again means that you don't realy want to do it.

Was it ROX that was scheduled for July 28th? How sad!

I agree, you have to tell the doctor everything. I went to México and my blood count was too low. I didn't agrue, I wanted to make sure there were any options before I left the hospital. I thanked my doctor for not doing it anyway. You have to disclose your health, because it could save your life. I didn't know Roz, but I am praying for her family.

When something like this happens, it would be nice to know the name of the physician. I have searched and can't find. Went on the gastricsleeve.com website and can't find. Just adds to anxiety. I lurk on here everyday. I don't know how you all find all this info out.

I remember Rox - she wanted to visit Australia. My thoughts are with her husband and family.

The Doctors name is Dr. Aceves. Again, I heard this from a credible person but have no substantiated this myself.

Heartbreaking.

The Doctors name is Dr. Aceves. Again, I heard this from a credible person but have no substantiated this myself.

I hope this isn't true! Dr. Aceves was my doctor and I have always had a deep respect for him and his team.

This is just terrible. I am disgusted and angered that this has happened.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Rox.

I hope this isn't true! Dr. Aceves was my doctor and I have always had a deep respect for him and his team.

This is just terrible. I am disgusted and angered that this has happened.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Rox.

I think it is a bit premature to be disgusted and angered as we do not have all the facts, just speculation and hearsay at this point, about what happened.

What we do know is this: Rox passed away. Dr. Aceves was her surgeon.

I hope we can all agree that Rox and her loved ones should be in our thoughts and/or prayers.

I just have to say that no matter where your surgery is, U.S., Mexico, or anywhere in the world, and no matter who your doctor is, or how highly trained they are, one of the risks of surgery is death. We are all told this, and we all make a choice if we are going to take the chance in going through with the surgery. I am so sorry for the family of this woman who passed, but this is the reality of VSG. There are risks, and sometimes the worst case scenario happens, and it happens to all surgeons all over the world.

This will not be the popular opinion, but its mine and I'm stating it anyway. First, I didn't know Rox. My sincere condolences go out to all of those that knew and loved her. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Just like all of you I don't know the true facts of the case. Like you I wasn't there. All of us can only form opinions based on the stories we read and which ones we choose to believe. It seems that some of you were told a story by someone you trust to have the facts. If the story on this as its detailed above is true this scenario is not on the list of risks we consider and decide to take on prior to opting for surgery. To say that it is is really absurd and I think disrespecful to the victim and her family. I say victim because if she stated she was ill and returned for help and was blown off for a few days because a trip ( or anything else) was more important that is what she was made to be. She took the risk that she might have a leak. We all took that risk. She did not knowingly take the risk that the surgeon would disregard her health and safety once the surgery was completed. She rightly assumed she would be cared for to the best of his ability. To take a trip and come back a few days later before acting cost Rox her life. Thats not OK and thats not what she signed on for. She had the right to expect 100% care and attention from start to finish. She was a member of this forum family and deserves so much more from us than to have her memory shrouded with whispers and blame regarding hiding prior conditions to get what she wanted. That is just so wrong!

Another thought. I get that many of you used this Dr and are very fond of him. You can't believe he would be capable of behaving incompetently. With you he was nothing short of amazing. Thats wonderful, thats how we should all feel about our surgeons. The problem is one I learned many years ago. People only know the YOU that you present to them.

For example. I was married for 17 years to an extremely abusive man. He was abusive in every sense of the word. Out of fear and embarrassment I told no one for 17 years. In the meantime he presented himself to the rest of the world as the best guy in the world. The "give you the shirt off his back" type guy. Always the first to lend a hand and the life of the party. That was the truth to every single person that knew him, except for me. When I finally left and filed for divorce they were all blown away, none more than my family members. They all dearly loved him and couldn't believe he was who I now told them he was. I guess I'm saying that you can only judge your interaction with another person. Because someone else has a different one does not mean theirs isn't true also. It just means they had a different experience and were possibly presented with a different side of the surgeon than you were. Rox and her story should be treated the same way you would want your truth treated. She deserves that.