North Texas Woman Warns of Medical Tourism Dangers
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North Texas Woman Warns of Medical Tourism Dangers
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/No...413090443.html
If you would like to help... https://www.gofundme.com/lisahubbard
I hope you are improving. It is such an awful thing that has happened. We all risk complications and elective surgery is a hard risk. I ended up back in the ER after a few days after being released. A paralyzed colon leading to extreme dehydration. It got better so there is hope. Just stay strong and you will get there.
I'm so sorry to hear that you had such a rough time with surgery. As Greg said, any surgery presents itself with it's risks...even necessary surgery. I did a lot of research on the sleeve prior to surgery so I went in knowing the risks. I expected the worst but was fortunate enough to have had little to no complications. http://www.obesitycoverage.com/uncom...complications/ <---That site and this site helped me to make my decision. I was blessed to have my surgery here in my town. But I have also seen people who have used local surgeons have complications. Really there is no guarantee. And I am not sure that your complications were due to going to Mexico. Once again I am so sorry to hear that this experience has been so awful for you. Hopefully now that you seem to be on the mend you will be able to feel better and get the best out of your sleeve. Hugs.
I'm not trying to discourage anyone from getting surgery, I just want people to know if they do have complications, they can be very severe. You're right, you can have complications anywhere, but I'm glad I was back in the United States for treatment of my complications. I'm just sharing my personal story...
Did you contact your surgeon post-op? are they aware of your complications?
HW : 150 kgs
09/02/2014 : 142 /1st apt
01/20/2016 : 134 /surgery
01/30/2016 : 130 /1st post-op
02/27/2016 : 126 /2nd
04/23/2016 : 118 /3rd
07/16/2016 : 109 / 4th
10/01/2016 : 103 /5th
01/21/2017 : 98 /1 year post-op
February 2017 : 100 lbs lost
07/22/2017 : 96
10/21/2017 : 93
12/22/2017 : 91
01/02/2018 : 96!! regain (medication)
I told weight loss agents, they said I could send my records from here and they would consult with my physicians here. I asked about a refund & they blew me off. I haven't been able to work since the end of December & I don't know when I'll be able to return to work for sure, hopefully around the 15th, if the stents in my stomach worked, if not, who knows...
I hope you will be cleared on the 15th!
Don't take no for an answer. Try to contact the surgeon directly. Even if it's Mexico they have an insurance for mal-practice. The amount is going to be way different from what it is in the US, it would be much much lower in Mexico indeed (that's why surgery is also cheaper in Mexico, doctors don't pay crazy expensive insurance). Also If your doctors in the US can write you a note saying that your complication was linked to the surgery not done correctly, that would help. But they might not agree to do that. At least a note saying what your complications were with a detailed description would help for sure.
HW : 150 kgs
09/02/2014 : 142 /1st apt
01/20/2016 : 134 /surgery
01/30/2016 : 130 /1st post-op
02/27/2016 : 126 /2nd
04/23/2016 : 118 /3rd
07/16/2016 : 109 / 4th
10/01/2016 : 103 /5th
01/21/2017 : 98 /1 year post-op
February 2017 : 100 lbs lost
07/22/2017 : 96
10/21/2017 : 93
12/22/2017 : 91
01/02/2018 : 96!! regain (medication)
Thank you Lisa for willing to share your story.
I weighed the good, the bad and the ugly during the seven months preop. My little sister had just passed away from cancer, and I was hitting the age my father died from diabetes complications and sepsis of the liver from years of drinking. I knew that if I didn't lose weight before surgery my risk of complications would be higher! as the statistics that I read show. But I proceeded knowing that there was a small chance I may not wake up or worse! be permanently disabled.
I get blushed when I recall the moment of my one week post op vist and I kissed and blessed my surgeon's hands! and I thanked him for a job well done! Because I knew of the many ways things go wrong, not to mention that as I was put to sleep the anesthesiologist made a crack about an earthquake.
I think you are absolutely right about warning others, I tend to believe that anyone of us rational folks will give it some serious thought and weigh the pros and cons, but I think of the many times I have read posts of folks deciding on a whim to get surgery and not going through the rigorous process some are forced to go through even before getting approved for surgery. Folks with serious food and other behavior dysfunctions. It's scary.
My only concern is the 2 minute sound bite "North Texas Woman Warns of Medical Tourism Dangers" I just wished there had been better investigative journalism involved and reporting in explaining the obesity epidemic in this country and how WLS can save and improve hundreds of thousands of lives and also, why don't they do an exposé on insurance companies and that they exclude Bariatric services completely from their policies, and if they cover it make it hard for individuals to pursue it or even explore it. It's just like birthcontrol and viagra, folks are denied the possibility of taking back their health and lives, but they can put you on diabetes, hypertension and a plethora of other medications which folks cant afford in a flash! Also, I wished there would have been more time telling your personal struggle with weight, your story of the what, the why and the how.
Wishing all the best always!
HW: 245lbs (11/15); SW: 226lbs (5/17/16) - Height: 5'6"
Post-Op Weight:
M1: 211.3 (-14.7)
M2: 203 (-8.3)
M3: 196.5 (-6.5)
M4: 191.5 (-5)
M5: 186.3 (-5.2)
M6: (?)
M7: (?)
M8: 179.4 (-6.9)
M9: 177.1 (-2.3)
M10: 174 (-3.1)
M11: 171.5 (-2.5)
M12: 171 (-.5)
Y1.1: 170 (-1)
"Today is another day to get it right!"
Thank you sweetie! I'm so glad your surgery went well! I know it's ridiculous that a lot of us have to turn to a foreign country for a surgery that we need and will improve our life and physical health. I have struggled with my weight my whole life, I was borderline diabetic, sleep apnea, acid reflex, and bad knees and ankles. I just mainly wanted people to know, if things go bad, they can go very bad, I guess I really didn't understand just how bad until it happened to me. Thank you so much for your input, I welcome your comments, and thanks for the wishes for a speedy recovery...
So sorry to hear about your complication. Hope you recover soon. Like most folks have already mentioned, surgery anywhere can develop complications. The key to having surgery abroad is research, research, research. And even after you've done that...setting up aftercare is crucial. No one can know who will develop a complication, but knowing your surgeon is reliable and has minimal leaks is also important.
Belle
I think the news story was much needed . I was also planning on going through weight loss agents last month since I was struggling to lose the 25 pounds but after my cousin told me to research their drama more I saw that the reputation wasn't to good. That many places stopped backing them due to the conditions of the hospital. I'm very sorry you are going through all of this and I truly hope you get better soon
I am so sorry for your experience. I hope you understand that this could happen to anyone from any surgeon. There are some circumstances that stacked the deck against you. Sitting in one position on an airplane like you said was one. However, ANYONE having this surgery could have the other complications. I know you feel horrible and I feel your frustration. "Normal" complications occur very rarely, that being said when it happens to you it is happening at 100% and is devastating despite the statistics. Try to focus on the getting better and hopefully this will be behind you soon.
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