STILL having complications

[Tifflw86]

Well here we are almost 3 months out, and I just got out of the hospital for the 3rd time since surgery. The first time is because my neglegent surgeon allowed me to leave the hospital post-op with a bleeding spleen (because he cut it during surgery) and a collapsed lung. I ended up back in the hospital 3 days later with a 104 degree temperature and was admitted for a week to watch the lung and the internal bleeding. I am released and go on with life until last week, when I started having trouble breathing. I went to the ER to find out I had a large hematoma outside my stomach pouch from an old leak. Another thing my surgeon probably failed to tell me about. I had to have a tube inserted into my stomach to drain all the blood. I dont really recall the last week of my life because of all the medication I was on. I have refused to see my surgeon again, and a new surgeon has taken me on. I could have died twice now due to my old surgeon neglecting to tell me important information. I really hope this is over. I am scared I am going to die from these complications that keep arising. I dont want to say I regret my surgery, because I am losing weight. But right now... I am scared.

[natex14]

Wow, that is rough. I'm sorry you are going through all of this. I was had to have a second surgery after my sleeve as well. I remember sitting in the hospital bed afraid I was going to die. The only thing I can tell you is that time cleared it up for me and I'm praying that it will do the same for you. Be strong.

[PR8R]

I am sorry that you have had a negative experience. I hope all is fine now. I will keep you in my prayers. Best of wishes and luck on the rest of your journey.

[Vanilla]

I'm so sorry you are going through all of this. You are in my prayers! I hope your new doctors is better than your last, what an ass! Stay strong and positive, God will get you through this.

[Emilia]

I'm sorry you are going through all of this,I hope you get better soon.

[sociologist]

Holy smokes! So happy you have a new surgeon to look after you. Hopefully soon, all this will be a distant memory and you are on your way to better health:-)

[Cookie51]

Wow Tiff - I am so sorry to hear of all of the issues you have had. Let's pray that this is the last one. Lord - I thank God for my surgeon and his team, because I haven't had any issues. Stay in prayer and I am glad you have a new surgeon.

Take care!

[Emmers1974]

Oh my goodness Tiff so sorry you are going through this! You are going to be in my daily prayers. Best wishes on the rest of your journey, soon this will be a faint memory!

[Khartt]

Wow Tiffany, I am so sorry your experience has been so tough. Smart move switching surgeons. I trust this new one is more responsive and has a great reputation and you like and trust them. I'll keep you in my prayers. Let us know how you are doing.

Blessings!

[dyberrah]

Stay strong - take you fear and turn it into determination, and fight like a sonofabitch! And please tell me you are going to consult a lawyer about the first surgeon?

Deb

[Claudia B]

Sending the Healing Archangel, Raphael, to minister to you and get you to wellness.

[brightnessofhope]

I am sorry to read about this. It's very scary. I pray your new surgeon will find the solution and you will recover quickly!

[Tifflw86]

Yes ma'am I have made a couple phone calls @dyberrah

[TINAP]

Tiff,

I am so sorry you have had so much trouble! I know it has got to be scary. It's hard enough to go through this process without all the complications! I had some serious problems following my surgery; and even though the doctors were originally convinced that it had to be connected to a "botched surgery", turns out, it had nothing to do with my surgery at all! In fact, all their CT Scans, x-rays, etc., only proved to all involved, that my surgery was beautifully done! The reason I had serious problems was my own fault.... I had the surgery in Mexico and, like a dummy, I chose to "drink the water"! It almost killed me; but it was nothing directly related to the surgery.

I am so glad you found another surgeon! That is very lucky, as I have not been able to locate any stateside doctor who is willing to take my case and work with me on my surgery.

Good luck in your journey! I pray it will go a lot smoother here-on-out!

Hang in there.... in the end you will realize it will be "all worth it"!

Tina

[healthier86]

Tiffany, I am sorry you are going through these complications, I pray that you feel better soon!