Does anyone regret their surgery?

[GinaCampbell 434]

Thank you!

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[Crochet Queen 16]

I regret it. I had Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty which was supposed to be noninvasive because they go through endoscopically. So it's not truly considered surgery. They put sutures in your stomach to make it in the shape of the sleeve so there's no cutting. I knew five people who had this procedure before me with excellent results and no complications. My stomach was perforated. The doctors tried to repair the perforation themselves. These doctors are not surgeons they were gastroenterologists. Too much time passed before a surgeon was called in as I lay there becoming septic. I have very few memories of that time as I was in incredible pain and doped up on pain meds. By the time the surgeon got to me I was in septic shock. I was hospitalized for two weeks and just discharged myself after this time. Three months and I am still not 100%. I see a therapist on a regular basis for PTSD And severe anxiety. Have I lost weight, absolutely. But I still regret doing this. I put myself and my family through a lot. Something happens to you when you are faced with a near death situation and all I do is blame myself for something elective that I did not need!

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[GinaCampbell 434]

I regret it. I had Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty which was supposed to be noninvasive because they go through endoscopically. So it's not truly considered surgery. They put sutures in your stomach to make it in the shape of the sleeve so there's no cutting. I knew five people who had this procedure before me with excellent results and no complications. My stomach was perforated. The doctors tried to repair the perforation themselves. These doctors are not surgeons they were gastroenterologists. Too much time passed before a surgeon was called in as I lay there becoming septic. I have very few memories of that time as I was in incredible pain and doped up on pain meds. By the time the surgeon got to me I was in septic shock. I was hospitalized for two weeks and just discharged myself after this time. Three months and I am still not 100%. I see a therapist on a regular basis for PTSD And severe anxiety. Have I lost weight, absolutely. But I still regret doing this. I put myself and my family through a lot. Something happens to you when you are faced with a near death situation and all I do is blame myself for something elective that I did not need!

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So sorry to hear about what has happened to you! I have not heard of that sort of surgery.

I do totally understand your feelings about having had an elective surgery that was life altering for you and your family.

I pray for peace for you and your loved ones.

How was your stomach left? Did they have to do a conventional sleeve?

Or has your stomach been repaired but not altered?

How is your physical health now?

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[Crochet Queen 16]

Thank you very much for your kind words! I just read your story and it is just simply unbelievable! I also wound up with C diff while in the hospital as well among many other things like pleural effusion, Fluid around my spleen etc. The surgeon repaired the tear in my stomach and the sleeve was completely intact so I didn't need to have the actual surgery for the sleeve. He also had to do a full wash out because of the septic shock.

[Crochet Queen 16]

I forgot to comment on my health now I'm three months post surgery and I'm still dealing with some issues and have been on and off steroids a few times to reduce inflammation, also wound up with vertigo a few months ago. I am not 100% but I am doing so much better. My newest upset is the amount of hair I'm losing!!

[GinaCampbell 434]

oh no! That's awful! No wonder you are distressed. It will take some time to recover from all of that! Please be kind to yourself and rest, rest, rest!!!

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[Cape Crooner 589]

I have been an unequivocal proponent of VSG, but after reading these stories, I must add something. Surgery is an art and a science. There are great surgeons and teams and some that aren't so good.

I drove past a half dozen wls hospitals to go the hour and a half to Newton Wellesley because they are the best. They had 9 surgeons do my operation and it took less than 30 minutes. I think anyone considering elective surgery should research their surgeon and their team.

Edited July 31, 2016 by Cape Crooner

[GinaCampbell 434]

And sometimes even that doesn't work so just be mentally and emotionally prepared for the time you might need to recover from the surgery itself, any further treatment you might need and getting used to your new life.

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[KristenLe 5,980]

"@@Crochet Queen" Your type of surgery is "new" and not yet covered by insurance, correct? If you were to do this again - would you have gone with the traditional sleeve?

Edited July 31, 2016 by KristenLe

[GinaCampbell 434]

I regret it. I'm sicker now than I ever was obese.

How are you?

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[CowgirlJane 14,261]

@@Crochet Queen I am so sorry ! Just reading your story gave me a feeling of trauma! I hope you are able to move on and enjoy the success of weight loss. What a nightmare scenario, thinking you are getting a safer procedure only to realize that may not be true.

I have never even heard of this - I am curious why this is even called sleeve?

I don't know thelesson to be learned, since we trust the experts, but I feel strongly about finding surgeons with proven track records of both safety and results and then following their program.

[Tssiemer1 549]

I was in the hospital most of last week for C Diff. I was able to finally tell my husband my regrets. I didn't tell anyone for fear of their reaction ("I told you so" "that was a lot of money wasted" "you chose it".)

I am sick when my sleeve is empty or has food in it. I prefer it to be empty so I hardly eat. It's easier. Eating is a chore and being with others when they eat makes me sick too. It's come between me and a lot of people including my husband.

[KristenLe 5,980]

I was in the hospital most of last week for C Diff. I was able to finally tell my husband my regrets. I didn't tell anyone for fear of their reaction ("I told you so" "that was a lot of money wasted" "you chose it".)

I am sick when my sleeve is empty or has food in it. I prefer it to be empty so I hardly eat. It's easier. Eating is a chore and being with others when they eat makes me sick too. It's come between me and a lot of people including my husband.

Have you spoken to a counselor or your surgeon about this?

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[Tssiemer1 549]

I have spoken with my surgeon and his PA about it. I see my psychiatrist tomorrow. The PA said what I'm feeling is normal (he also said the diarrhea was normal but that turned out to be C diff). The surgeon wants me to eat 1000 calories a day and eat 2-3 ounces every two hours. I told him when I force myself to eat I throw up. I had a bit of an appetite at the hospital and ate 3 meals there (over 4 days). Since I've been out (2 days) I've had 1 ounce of Jerky, 1 tbsp of Peanut Butter and celery and an ounce of tilapia. Which is more than the 2 weeks I was sick with C diff.

[KristenLe 5,980]

@@Tssiemer1 Maybe going back to full liquids would help. I'm not allowed celery for sometime due to the stringiness of it. Stick with soft foods - you will not feel better until you get enough Protein and fluids. Hopefully your Psychiatrist can help. Good luck.