I had sleeve surgery on 9/15. This was the 3rd attempt to actually get to surgery; the first scheduled appointment was cancelled because I was sick and the second appointment had to be postponed due to a family emergency. When I had originally met with the surgeon, I said I wanted a bypass but changed that via email and phone call within 2 days, and for the 2nd and 3rd surgery, we've always talked sleeve. Well, I just thoroughly read my hospital discharge papers and it says Procedures Performed: Gastric bypass! Guess I'll be calling someone tomorrow for clarification! I'm pretty sure it's just a paperwork error, but the discharge papers are printed out from the hospital's computerized records. Hmmm...

I think I wasn't clear when I reported the BWLS program manager's response. She isn't carelessly throwing out "oh come on in for a barium swallow" as if it's not a big deal. She said she was going to investigate with the floor nurses, the computer people, check records (I assume admission and surgical), etc., to get to the bottom of this and mentioned the barium swallow as something that was available if there was no clear evidence that I had sleeve surgery. I don't think she was being frivolous or irresponsible. However, I sure would like to hear back from them soon!

It should not take long to get an answer. I agree with everyone else that you need to escalate this matter ASAP.

The Dr should know what surgery they did and re able to give an answer in seconds. I really don't get the delay, or the confusion.

Really hoping for the best for you OP.

I don't get pissed easily but in this case, I would be majorly pissed. Why should you have to pay?? Where did you get your surgery?? Make it seem like you will be majorly pissed so they are apologetic and willing to pay for some if not all of the corrective procedure.

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Ok. At this point, I would be sitting on the doctors desk waiting for an answer. Keeping you waiting while they CYA

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I would have the Medical Records in my hand first. I would also have a witness with me taking notes notes since it is illegal to record someone without their knowing.

Holy Crap is all I can think to say! Wow!

Oh wow!!!!!!!!! I was ask at least 100x what are U getting done my surgeon even came in right before surgery and ask again.....please let us know hope your feeling okay

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Omg wow keep us updated

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Any answer??

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I have a meeting with the surgeon today to go over all records. She was in surgery all day yesterday. I'm bringing a friend who is a lawyer with me- not in a professional capacity, but because it's always good to have someone along in cases like this, and her experience could be helpful. I also figured, given I am only 5 days post-op and still taking pain relief, it might help to have someone with a "clear mind" with me!

@@leebick

I hope you get some real answers today. I am so angry for you, this is ridiculous. Good luck

This, I need to follow.

If you are concerned, get a chest and abdominal X-ray which will confirm the type of surgery that has been done.

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If you need evidence especially if you intend to take legal action, you will need to have radiological proof anyway.

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Keep us posted. And stand your ground!