I can't hardly eat or drink anything

[DesertGal]

My surgeon told me a few weeks back, that people who travel to Mexico for surgery and come back, and then have complications , have a hard time finding a doctor willingly to take them on as a patient. He said he won't see them.

[griz9112]

That is sad that doctors do not want to help, why do they become doctors to begin with? I'm sure there are some concerns they face dealing with issues like this but you would think the choice to do the right thing and help someone would out weigh them Praying this will all be over for you soon so you can start enjoying your grandbaby!

[Kindle]

That is sad that doctors do not want to help, why do they become doctors to begin with? I'm sure there are some concerns they face dealing with issues like this but you would think the choice to do the right thing and help someone would out weigh them

Cause they're narrow minded arrogant pricks. My Mexico surgeon had more experience, lower complication rate and better credentials than any surgeon within 200 miles of me. He actually used to teach laproscopic technique in the US and Canada.....including at Harvard. My PCP and OBGyn are extremely impressed with my recovery and success and they recommend my surgeon to their patients. The only person I've run into that had anything bad to say about me going to Mexico was the US surgeon who removed my gallbladder 2 years after my VSG. Of course he left me with a 3/4 inch insicional hernia that will require a second surgery to repair which makes him ignorant, arrogant AND incompetent.

[Kindle]

You go to Mexico and have problems, you may have problems getting treated back here.

In my case, my insurance policy excludes WLS and any complications resulting from WLS. Doesn't matter where I had surgery. Made it easier to make the decision to go to a FACS certified, Bariatric Surgeon of Excellence at an International Center of Excellence in Mexico over a US surgeon with far lesser credentials and experience. Insurance wouldn't have covered complication anyways.

Sorry you are having to go through this.

[Lisa73me]

My surgeon told me a few weeks back, that people who travel to Mexico for surgery and come back, and then have complications , have a hard time finding a doctor willingly to take them on as a patient. He said he won't see them.

Yes, I got very lucky with Dr Roberts and my daughter and I are going to make sure he is recognized in the community somehow as an outstanding physician...

[Lisa73me]

That is sad that doctors do not want to help, why do they become doctors to begin with? I'm sure there are some concerns they face dealing with issues like this but you would think the choice to do the right thing and help someone would out weigh them Praying this will all be over for you soon so you can start enjoying your grandbaby!

Yes ma'am, it's very sad... Thanks for the well wishes, they are much appreciated

[Lisa73me]

Cause they're narrow minded arrogant pricks. My Mexico surgeon had more experience, lower complication rate and better credentials than any surgeon within 200 miles of me. He actually used to teach laproscopic technique in the US and Canada.....including at Harvard. My PCP and OBGyn are extremely impressed with my recovery and success and they recommend my surgeon to their patients. The only person I've run into that had anything bad to say about me going to Mexico was the US surgeon who removed my gallbladder 2 years after my VSG. Of course he left me with a 3/4 inch insicional hernia that will require a second surgery to repair which makes him ignorant, arrogant AND incompetent.

Oh my, I'm so sorry that happened to you, I can definitely relate. I hope you get you hernia fixed and don't have anymore issues. I'm going to be switching insurance in a year or two and when I do, I'm going to have Dr Roberts take my gallbladder out. I trust him completely, he's helping me now and really didn't have to. He's a good man for sure. If any of you are near Fort Worth TX and your insurance will accept Dr Jay Roberts, I would definitely use him. His mom is a chemical dependency counselor like me, I think that's why I'm a little special to him. I thank God for him daily...

[Lisa73me]

In my case, my insurance policy excludes WLS and any complications resulting from WLS. Doesn't matter where I had surgery. Made it easier to make the decision to go to a FACS certified, Bariatric Surgeon of Excellence at an International Center of Excellence in Mexico over a US surgeon with far lesser credentials and experience. Insurance wouldn't have covered complication anyways.

Sorry you are having to go through this.

Thanks Kindle, I always enjoy your cut and dried attitude on everything. I love that you tell it like it is... Thank you for the well wishes, they are much appreciated

[Pam G]

I think if you have an "easy" time of it, it's also easier to put weight back on. Maybe those that have it rough, take wt gain more seriously....just a thought. I know that in my head I don't want to gain wt, but sometimes my stomach and taste buds tell me otherwise!

Thank you so much, I'm sure my stomach will be healed on the 8th, it's just making it until then. Thanks for the kind words & prayers from everyone, they are greatly appreciated. One things for sure, I don't think being heavy will ever be a problem for me again once everything is resolved and I lose this original weight. I'm never hungry & I have no appetite, I haven't ever since the surgery. When I smell food, it smells good, but I don't really want it. Food just doesn't even sound good...

[Lisa73me]

I think if you have an "easy" time of it, it's also easier to put weight back on. Maybe those that have it rough, take wt gain more seriously....just a thought. I know that in my head I don't want to gain wt, but sometimes my stomach and taste buds tell me otherwise!

Idk if that's true or not, I just know I'm suffering terribly. I'm in constant pain and I can't keep any kind of food down. I'm trying to drink protein drinks, but they make my stomach ache. I will have to go to the emergency room in the next day or two to get some IV fluids. I know I'm not drinking enough, but I can't help it. All I know is this is the worst sickness I have ever had, and I'm a breast cancer survivor. A double mastectomy and six rounds of chemo wasn't this bad. I'm just praying that the leak is healed this time when I go in on the 8th, if it isn't I truly think I will lose my mind. Forget water boarding, just do this to people you need to talk, I guarantee they will tell you anything you want to know...

[Bill Jackson]

I had the same surgeon as lisa did. And surgery the day and it went flawless and I would recommend it to anyone and would take any one of my family members.

[Lisa73me]

I had the same surgeon as lisa did. And surgery the day and it went flawless and I would recommend it to anyone and would take any one of my family members.

I'm glad everything went well for you Bill & like I said before, I'm not discouraging anyone from surgery, I just want them to be aware of what happens if things don't go well. It's messed up my whole life, I think I've lost my job, I had to withdraw from school, & we are falling behind on our bills. I'm also having trouble getting treatment here at home since I had surgery in Mexico. I had no idea that complications from surgery could drag out this long and be this physically painful and debilitating. I just want people to be prepared, because I certainly wasn't...