Sleeved April 30th complication

[stevecfo 9]

Low bmi 34 53 years old

I was sleeved April 30th

High fever, dizzy weak

Two days later in the ER

Dr's ran all the tests, used all the machines

Conclusion Splenic Infarction ruptured spleen

I was finally discharged yesterday

Still feel groggy

I'm writing this to share sh*t happens. Be informed!

I had my sleeve done in Beverly Hills supposed great team of Dr's.

I read about low bmi candidates having less complications...

Would I do it again, no

Has anyone else suffered splenic infarction if so please share.

fwiw I take full responsibility for making the decision to have the sleeve procedure.

Stephen

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I hope that ultimately you come to be grateful for your decision, despite your complication. While I certainly don't want to diminish the significance of what you have been through, I would think the trauma of it will pass with time. But your sleeve is for life and I hope that you reap all the benefits from it that the rest of us have.

[Edavidson 84]

Stevecfo: OMG! I am so sorry for you. Thank God you went to the ER and they were able to find the

problem. I didn't have my spleen punctured but every single cut that was made busted open and

left me with a strangulated bowel, and over 30 perforations in my abdominal wall. I had three

surgeries in two months. Like you, I would never do it again. Even though we are an exception to

the rule, it does happen and you and I among others pay a hefty price for our decision. Most do

just fine, it is a decision that should be researched and you should be prepared for anything.

Another reason I was happy to be a few minutes from the hospital that did my sleeve. I hope your

recovery will be short and you can finally start to feel better. I am glad you shared your story.

Good luck to you, it will be better soon.

[Elizabeth21 176]

My spleen was lacerated during my procedure. It was very painful and yes, prolonged recovery. Nonetheless I would still have done the surgery again. The benefits from the sleeve far outweigh the temporary setback. Give yourself some time to heal. It will get better.

Good luck!

[NORCALRN 60]

Sorry to hear of your complications. I had a splenic infarct with an abcess tunneling to liver among other issues (you can find my history under "complications" if interested,), it does happen...no reason for mine except during exploratory surgery, the omentum was placed too heavily on the tip of the spleen which blocks blood flow. Long journey but you can get through this......!

oh, i had a low BMI and went to Mexico..

Edited May 7, 2015 by NORCALRN