6 months in the hospital

[NikkiWorldJourney 70]

Yeah if u really want to help people and keep them from what happened to your family why not share the Dr name and hospital. My Dr is Dr Zeni from the Michigan Bariatric Group and he is phenomenal. See. That's easy. That's what this forum is for. The sharing of information. So tell the people so if someone is considering this Dr or facility they can look into it. Now that would be helpful. Don't you want to be helpful Deb?

[DianeJarrett 155]

Just now, NikkiWorldJourney said:

Yeah if u really want to help people and keep them from what happened to your family why not share the Dr name and hospital. My Dr is Dr Zeni from the Michigan Bariatric Group and he is phenomenal. See. That's easy. That's what this forum is for. The sharing of information. So tell the people so if someone is considering this Dr or facility they can look into it. Now that would be helpful. Don't you want to be helpful Deb?

Good idea, Nikki! Yep, my doctor is Dr. George Fielding, NYU Langone and amazing, one of the best in the country.

[NuNu2005 63]

On 7/6/2017 at 10:34 PM, Debedeb said:

My brother in.law is in the hospital 5 months, he lost half a lung, leaks, bleeding, now pneumonia. Pensacola. Florida doctors are the worst doctors in the United States of America

I wanted to share the story I want people who experienced anything like this to know that you're not alone and two beware

So sad to hear about your brother in law. What procedure did he have? What went wrong? That is really a shame.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Debedeb appears to be Debedeb Wilson. [The photo posted for her on bariatricpal matches that used on the gofundme account] Three months ago she set up a gofundme account for Tracy Saville. The following is an excerpt from that fundraiser account:

It is so rare that we find someone who is willing to give to others openly and lovingly, someone who acts as an angel among us. However, Tracy Saville is a prime example of just that type of person. A man who gave his entire life to others has fallen and now this angel needs our help. Three months ago Tracy went in for a sugery that should have changed his life for the better. Instead, it turned out to be nightmare that has him fighting for his life. This man has dedicated his life to foster kids, assisting children living in poverty, and he has continuously participated in a big brothers program. Tracy has spent his entire life giving back to others, and now he is in a position where he needs that same generosity and support.

When the complications happened it took weeks before he was finally able to get an answer about what was going on; by that time, it was nearly too late. Miraculously, he pulled through a prolonged stay in the hospital and multiple procedures. As he woke to see family around, tears rolled down his cheeks, though even then he managed to crack smile in front of his loved ones as he recieved the bad news and struggles he would face. It was then that he discovered that he had a massive infection that had been neglected for far too long. This would only be the beginning of months spent in the hospital.

After another set of failed treatments, he was flown to Jacksonville, Florida to the mayo Clinic. Finally, he had some great doctors working relentlessly trying to save organs and his life. We are blessed to have him here, but now he is 6 hours away from home. Yesterday, he went in for another surgery as doctors scrambled to clean out the infection and repair many leaks from several places including his stomach and esophagus . More bad news came to him and his family, and we found he would lose half of one of his lungs.

The doctors and staff don't understand how he made it through this series of complications and such dangerous conditions, but we of faith know that answer don't we?

[Joann454 1,329]

I actually never thought she was lying about her story. I had to assume someone with that much passion was being truthful. I have issue with her biased research and false stats. I have issue with her scaring people who need surgery in order to live a full life. I understand she's upset for her family member and had she just told his story instead of all the scare tactics it may have been more helpful.

[DianeJarrett 155]

20 minutes ago, James Marusek said:

Debedeb appears to be Debedeb Wilson. [The photo posted for her on bariatricpal matches that used on the gofundme account] Three months ago she set up a gofundme account for Tracy Saville. The following is an excerpt from that fundraiser account:

It is so rare that we find someone who is willing to give to others openly and lovingly, someone who acts as an angel among us. However, Tracy Saville is a prime example of just that type of person. A man who gave his entire life to others has fallen and now this angel needs our help. Three months ago Tracy went in for a sugery that should have changed his life for the better. Instead, it turned out to be nightmare that has him fighting for his life. This man has dedicated his life to foster kids, assisting children living in poverty, and he has continuously participated in a big brothers program. Tracy has spent his entire life giving back to others, and now he is in a position where he needs that same generosity and support.

When the complications happened it took weeks before he was finally able to get an answer about what was going on; by that time, it was nearly too late. Miraculously, he pulled through a prolonged stay in the hospital and multiple procedures. As he woke to see family around, tears rolled down his cheeks, though even then he managed to crack smile in front of his loved ones as he recieved the bad news and struggles he would face. It was then that he discovered that he had a massive infection that had been neglected for far too long. This would only be the beginning of months spent in the hospital.

After another set of failed treatments, he was flown to Jacksonville, Florida to the mayo Clinic. Finally, he had some great doctors working relentlessly trying to save organs and his life. We are blessed to have him here, but now he is 6 hours away from home. Yesterday, he went in for another surgery as doctors scrambled to clean out the infection and repair many leaks from several places including his stomach and esophagus . More bad news came to him and his family, and we found he would lose half of one of his lungs.

The doctors and staff don't understand how he made it through this series of complications and such dangerous conditions, but we of faith know that answer don't we?

Perhaps if she would have started with a less accusatory tone, maybe sharing her story in a way that was helpful and advisory, a constructive cautionary tale for those who have not yet had the surgery, that would have been more well received. No one goes through this process without understanding the risks, because our doctors insist upon it, at least mine did. There will always be that one person that has complications, or overeats post surgery and creates their own complications, etc. Without knowing WHAT happened and dealing with the dire warnings without context, we all instantly buck up and fight back, because we also know, from our perspective, this is a safe process, for the most part (there is risk in any surgery). My two cents.

[DianeJarrett 155]

1 minute ago, Joann454 said:

I actually never thought she was lying about her story. I had to assume someone with that much passion was being truthful. I have issue with her biased research and false stats. I have issue with her scaring people who need surgery in order to live a full life. I understand she's upset for her family member and had she just told his story instead of all the scare tactics it may have been more helpful.

Agreed. I said the same thing, in a long winded and wordy way. LOL

[Joann454 1,329]

Agreed. I said the same thing, in a long winded and wordy way. LOL

Usually that's me! Just not awake enough yet [emoji18]

[heycrystal2052 430]

You ladies are good, awesome work!

[Jessilou 24]

I am so sorry your brother is suffering. Many prayers.

I had my surgery here in Florida by a well respected surgeon and have had zero complications.

[heycrystal2052 430]

Just now, Jessilou said:

I am so sorry your brother is suffering. Many prayers.

I had my surgery here in Florida by a well respected surgeon and have had zero complications.

Her story wasn't true, she's an online "Forum" troll.

[heycrystal2052 430]

Just now, Jessilou said:

I am so sorry your brother is suffering. Many prayers.

I had my surgery here in Florida by a well respected surgeon and have had zero complications.

Her story wasn't true, she's an online "Forum" troll.

[Joann454 1,329]

Her story wasn't true, she's an online "Forum" troll.

How'd you find that out? If she's lying she needs to banned and her gofundme page would be considered fraud.

[heycrystal2052 430]

2 hours ago, James Marusek said:

Debedeb appears to be Debedeb Wilson. [The photo posted for her on bariatricpal matches that used on the gofundme account] Three months ago she set up a gofundme account for Tracy Saville. The following is an excerpt from that fundraiser account:

It is so rare that we find someone who is willing to give to others openly and lovingly, someone who acts as an angel among us. However, Tracy Saville is a prime example of just that type of person. A man who gave his entire life to others has fallen and now this angel needs our help. Three months ago Tracy went in for a sugery that should have changed his life for the better. Instead, it turned out to be nightmare that has him fighting for his life. This man has dedicated his life to foster kids, assisting children living in poverty, and he has continuously participated in a big brothers program. Tracy has spent his entire life giving back to others, and now he is in a position where he needs that same generosity and support.

When the complications happened it took weeks before he was finally able to get an answer about what was going on; by that time, it was nearly too late. Miraculously, he pulled through a prolonged stay in the hospital and multiple procedures. As he woke to see family around, tears rolled down his cheeks, though even then he managed to crack smile in front of his loved ones as he recieved the bad news and struggles he would face. It was then that he discovered that he had a massive infection that had been neglected for far too long. This would only be the beginning of months spent in the hospital.

After another set of failed treatments, he was flown to Jacksonville, Florida to the mayo Clinic. Finally, he had some great doctors working relentlessly trying to save organs and his life. We are blessed to have him here, but now he is 6 hours away from home. Yesterday, he went in for another surgery as doctors scrambled to clean out the infection and repair many leaks from several places including his stomach and esophagus . More bad news came to him and his family, and we found he would lose half of one of his lungs.

The doctors and staff don't understand how he made it through this series of complications and such dangerous conditions, but we of faith know that answer don't we?

James busted her, way to go JAMES!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

1 hour ago, Joann454 said:

How'd you find that out? If she's lying she needs to banned and her gofundme page would be considered fraud.

GoFundMe isn't going to pay attention to a campaign that has only raised $125. They only fact check when it is thousands.

If she wrote here what she wrote on GoFundMe, maybe people would have been more sympathetic. She came here like a crazed treasure troll.

It could still all be a scam and she came here hoping to garner sympathy and get donations, but when people were not receptive to her story she abandoned it and went full nuke.

Even considering her story is true. Of course the people in the hospital being treated for complications, well have complications and are miserable. She isn't talking to healthy people. So that is like going to a homeless shelter to look for a hedge fund manager.