My daughter had Gastric Sleeve surgery 3 months ago. She was given A prescription of Xarelto to prevent blood clots the same day as surgery. This was an outpatient surgery. She was bleeding terribly at the wound site. I called the doctor and he said not to bring her in that he would see her the next morning. I took her in and she was in extreme pain and still bleeding very bad. He said she was okay for the 4 hour drive home. I was extremely concerned. He said to skip the Xarelto for 1 day then start back. She was in terrible pain on the 3rd day after surgery and was very pale and weak. We called the doctor and told him what was going on. He said NOT to take her to the hospital. Against his wishes we took her anyway. She was almost dead from internal bleeding when she got there. They gave her several units of blood and rushed her to a larger hospital. Since then she has had 3 leaks and 3 infected hematomas. Has anyone ever had an experience like this? She is still trying to get well..

She had it done at Alabama Weight Loss in Birmingham, AL!! She was self pay. $11,900. You can look it up. My advice to people is to NEVER do Outpatient (same day) surgery with weight loss surgery. It is very risky!! We didn't know this! I wish we knew then what we know now. She hasn't used the AL doctor since we left. We have a bariatric specialist who is trying hard to get her FIXED. Thank you for your support. This is the first time I have told this story publicly, but as we sit in this hospital AGAIN and I look at my sick daughter who is fighting for her life I have to VENT!! She has 2 small children. Please pray (if you don't mind) that she heals from this horrible nightmare. I haven't even mentioned all of the stuff that we have gone thru. OH!! And did I mention the $700,000 hospital bill!

$700 000 Bill???? OMG!!!! Hearing stories like this... I'm so happy I live in Canada with Universal Health Care.

Hope she feels better soon.

I still can't believe the doctor said Not to go the hospital.

I would think all doctors would say the opposite.

He really did say that. I have a journal of everyday and everything that has happened and has been said. I also have all medical records. She had been to the ER 6 different times to 3 different hospitals. She also has fluid on her left lung. We have talked to many bariatric docs since we have been at this major hospital and they cannot believe that he put her on Xarelto!! Most docs use Lovenox or heparin. There is no antidote for Xarelto when internal bleeding starts. It is a miracle that she is alive. Now they don't know if they can do the stent today because of her low oxygen levels. I think she has had every complication possible. The new doc has even tried to contact the AL doctor about her. He doesn't call back. Her new doc is extremely upset with him. Her new doctor is extremely caring and will eventually get her well. ????????????????????

After she's better it's time to think about retaining a good Attorney

I hope this pic made you smile I know you probably haven't laughed in awhile.

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Edited December 17, 20169 yr by BigJohn58

I have talked to several attorneys and they have said unless their is a death that we have no case. I am filing a complaint with the medical board.

How is your daughter today?

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Still in the hospital in a lot of pain. I still believe that the weight loss surgeries are a good thing. I just want people to be aware of the terrible things that can happen. They say it is rare but we never thought it would happen to us.

Send her my love. I thank you are for sharing your daughters story. We hear so many great stories of people's journeys but there is another side. Some people are scared to open up, especially, on social media BUT I have found your story informative and it has really upset me the struggle your daughter is continuing to face. Ive been there to a degree and I'm sending all my strength to her. I hope the kids are ok to. I had little ones when I had complications so I know how Mum must be feeling.

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Damn his negligence. Shame on him.

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Thank you!! I am with her at the hospital now. She was so excited about this surgery! I was excited for her because I thought the risks were so minimal She is 29 years old and was very healthy until now. She wasn't extremely overweight. She is very very sick. She has an abcess and leak. She is hooked up to so many machines. We will get through this.

I'm so very sorry this has happened. I hope her doctor loses his license and has to pay her hospital bills and then a lot more! Thank you for sharing. It's helpful to remember it's major surgery and things can go wrong (even doctor errors).

Also it's an excellent reminder that we know best when something isn't right with our own bodies and are our own best advocates. Bless you for advocating for your daughter when her doctor wouldn't! What a nightmare.

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Also I would like to say to anyone who has or anyone who is about to have surgery. They tell you that left shoulder pain is GAS and it will get better in time. (This I see true) Left shoulder pain is ALSO a sign of a leak.!! It is also accompanied by a fever. This is life threatening and must be treated immediately. We have had to figure all of this out on our own. I want to help anyone that I can with this process...

How is your daughter doing? I remembered her in my prayers.

I have a camera going down on Thursday to see what the damage is after my bleed, I have also started legal action against the hospital as it was their advice on medication that caused the bleeding.

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Do you mind me asking what medication??

Naproxen, it caused a 2cm ulcer in the stomach and also caused issues in the duodenum. Either way the surgeon was furious i was told to use it before 6 months post op. I have been on it for years to help with the osteoarthritis in the back and spine now I can't use anything.

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Dear Lord Jesus cover your daughter with your love and care. Take care of her family and relieve them of their sorrow and worry, surround them with love and compassion.

Support the doctors and nurses who are helping her and give her freedom from any pain or worry. X