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    Unfortunately I am not pursuing a case. I was told that even though Dr. Curry did bare minimum of what was expected there is no case because he didn't HAVE to do anything more. Isn't that stupid? I have had nothing but severe issues since surgery. Everyone told me it was because Dr. Curry did nothing for so long that my body ended up being full of infection and I was being starved so I couldn't heal.
    I have considered writing a letter to them and letting them know my experience was bad and that I was going to write the identical letter to the Cincinnati Enquirer. I just can't believe there is nothing that can be done. All the lawyers I called (and I tried shopping around) wanted lots of money up-front to even start taking a look at things. I didn't call Elk and Elk but someone suggested that I do that. I will say that if you think you would pursue something to do it soon. I was told you have one year from the last time you saw the doctor to do anything.
    Are you still having issues as well? If you are I am so sorry. It's awful to have gone in for something that was supposed to be a two day thing and that within two weeks you were supposed to be back to normal activity and now (for me) being nearly 9 months out and still very sick is just wrong. I long to feel better and not have a feeding tube and drainage tube sticking out of me.
    Once I am well enough for visitors you should stop over for coffee sometime since we are both in Milford.

    Erin
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    Hello!

    You and I should get together and talk. Your journey sounds almost exactly like mine, though mine started August 1st. I have a lawyer but he doesn't know if he can prove negligence post surgery (which is my biggest complaint too). I wonder if he has more people saying the same thing if he'd think it was more worth it. Anyway, I am in Milford. Dr. Curry was so completely negligent post surgery that I changed doctors, which is the only reason I feel I am a live today. Going over reports where they said I came in and said I felt great with no pain and no issues make me furious. I had issues EVERY time I went in post surgery. I BEGGED for TPN because I couldn't eat. It wasn't until I changed doctors that I got it, then surgery to clean me out (I was full of infection and was septic). I spent nearly a week in ICU and am back on TPN because I think the leak has still not healed. I had a stent placed to try to allow it to heal but based on how I have been doing I don't know that it worked. I am currently facing possibly more surgery or a trip to Cleveland Clinic to try to figure out something that will work, otherwise I may have to get my entire stomach removed. I firmly feel if Dr. Curry had taken steps sooner I wouldn't be where I am today, still battling all this crap.

    Anyway, sorry to go on and on. I am wondering how many people are out there who have had issues with Dr. Curry's post care?

    Erin
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    Hello, I think I am doing this correctly but are you the lady that had a leak? I am one of the few that had one too and finally glad you and all are doing well. keep up the good work.
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    I am so happy to hear you are doing so much better! Hope it keeps up for you! Congrats finally on this being a good journey and no longer being hell.
  5. I'm so excited for you!!! A size 18/20- what a dream!! I haven't seen my surgeon but once in his office for a weigh-in so I've been doing it at home. It appears to be almost 40 down. I was stalled the whole time I was on all the IV therapy. During those 4 weeks of hell, they had me on 1400 calories of nutrients via the IV soI would heal up. But this morning I put on a sweatshirt from the back of my closet that I haven't been able to wear and I'll be darned if the thing isn't baggy!! whoooo - hoooooo. It's the first time I have felt encouraged. I'm missing the holiday goodies also but since I'm still on pureed and starting on soft foods, it's a little easier. I'm just so darn happy having something in my mouth to chew for a change. A funny thing happended this morning for me. I woke up, got dressed, looked in the mirror and smiled. I guess things are looking up.
    I'm so happy for you - truly. Keep your chin up, don't let the scale decide your sucess.
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    Oh and about the ignorant emails you got. Ignore them fools, what you went through was not normal and you had the right to let others know. I'm glad I knew so I could start praying ASAP. Next time fwd the emails to me and I will handle them for you!
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    Hey, I have been praying for you! I am so happy to hear your doing better. Everything is great here LOL....my body hates all of my old favorite foods. I was disappointed when I went to my two month appointment and had only lost 9lbs but that next week I was so focused, I lost ten more so I'm 57lbs down now (Havnt weighed since then) the Holidays are upsetting...all of this food , the Christmas parties, the Boston coolers, the fried chicken, and I can't stomach it. And what I can stomach my I can't eat more then 3 spoonful lol. But I am finally at the point where I am ok with my decision. I started in size 28. I am a 22/24 now but yesterday I wore a size 18/20 ....could it be? I am so happy you're better!
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    hello-hope im not intruding on your BI%*h fest!!
    I can't really console you as i havent had it done yet-but from what i hear and read,its tough at the start, it isnt like landing the main part in Alice in Wonderland!! Its tough at the start and it seems to get better,you just have to have your odd fest and do your best!! I know when my day comes il be a moan ive no pain tolerance at all!!NOTHING!!!
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    Just checking in! Hope everything is going well and you are on the road to recovery! Congratulations!
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    Good Luck! Wishing you a fast and speedy recovery!
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    Hope all goes well on the path to the new you. Keep us all posted on your progress.
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    Hey we are getting sleeved the same day! I'm in Michigan and you are in Ohio! We must keep in touch.
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    Good luck hope you breeze through your op.
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I am a 50 year old mom/grandmother who is blessed to be married to a wonderful man. I found out last year that I have IgAN, (kidney disease). I have been tired of battling my weight for years, but got motivated to finally do something when I learned I would eventually need a transplant.
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2011-10-11

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by jkutcher on 09-24-2011 at 07:40 AM
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Well, I feel like I have found a safe place to emotionally vomit all these emotions I'm feeling.

My sleeve surgury is 17 days away. I'm excited, I'm nervous, I'm scared. I'm so afraid this won't work either. Years of trying to lose weight and failing have left me feeling so defeated.

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