Surgeon nicked my spleen but revision looks promising (X Post)
Just thought I would share....
I was sleeved in December 2010. Long story short, there were complications during surgery and I needed a couple of blood transfusions during my week-long stay in the hospital. $53,000 later (insurance covered 90%), I lost about 50 pounds total and am now looking into a "revision" to a DS. About six months after surgery I was having major acid reflux (nearly vomiting) on a daily basis. After another scope, they discovered that my upper stomach area was dilated and they put me on medicine for the acid reflux, which I'm still on to this day.
A couple of months ago I decided to look into a revision or moving to a DS. I had my first consultation with my new surgeon Monday (sleeve surgeon moved out of state and doesn't perform the DS). All my records were sent to my new surgeon before my consultation and during our meeting she mentioned something about the nick in my spleen, which is what caused the bleeding during my sleeve surgery. Well boy howdy! That was the first I've heard that! I was told that my stomach was just really closely connected to my spleen and when they cut the stomach out I simply bled more than most patients. Yea, that's not what happened. Hmmm. I guess I didn't think to request the 197 pages of records, especially because there is a $160 fee for them.
I'm a little peeved but also glad I know the truth now. And I'm super happy that my new surgeon is sending a letter to my insurance company stating that it's medically necessary for a revision. She wants to fix the dilated sleeve, fix what she thinks is a hernia causing the acid reflux and convert me to a DS. Yay! I will be a super duper happy camper if she can help with the acid reflux and jump start my weight loss again.
AND, even after the DS I will still be able to donate blood! ......as long as my labs are good. I'm very passionate about that so it was a bonus to hear. Booya! I really like this new surgeon even though she's very straight forward and no nonsense. She's giving me renewed hope!
Anywho, just wanted to share some bad luck possibly turned good.
I was sleeved in December 2010. Long story short, there were complications during surgery and I needed a couple of blood transfusions during my week-long stay in the hospital. $53,000 later (insurance covered 90%), I lost about 50 pounds total and am now looking into a "revision" to a DS. About six months after surgery I was having major acid reflux (nearly vomiting) on a daily basis. After another scope, they discovered that my upper stomach area was dilated and they put me on medicine for the acid reflux, which I'm still on to this day.
A couple of months ago I decided to look into a revision or moving to a DS. I had my first consultation with my new surgeon Monday (sleeve surgeon moved out of state and doesn't perform the DS). All my records were sent to my new surgeon before my consultation and during our meeting she mentioned something about the nick in my spleen, which is what caused the bleeding during my sleeve surgery. Well boy howdy! That was the first I've heard that! I was told that my stomach was just really closely connected to my spleen and when they cut the stomach out I simply bled more than most patients. Yea, that's not what happened. Hmmm. I guess I didn't think to request the 197 pages of records, especially because there is a $160 fee for them.
I'm a little peeved but also glad I know the truth now. And I'm super happy that my new surgeon is sending a letter to my insurance company stating that it's medically necessary for a revision. She wants to fix the dilated sleeve, fix what she thinks is a hernia causing the acid reflux and convert me to a DS. Yay! I will be a super duper happy camper if she can help with the acid reflux and jump start my weight loss again.
AND, even after the DS I will still be able to donate blood! ......as long as my labs are good. I'm very passionate about that so it was a bonus to hear. Booya! I really like this new surgeon even though she's very straight forward and no nonsense. She's giving me renewed hope!
Anywho, just wanted to share some bad luck possibly turned good.
k9ophile
on 9/28/12 5:00 am
on 9/28/12 5:00 am
I guess I didn't think to request the 197 pages of records, especially because there is a $160 fee for them.
Just to let you and others know that it's unlikely that anyone would need their entire medical record. You can get a copy of only the documents that you want for considerably less than $160. If I wanted mine, I would ask for (in order of importance to me): the operative report, the discharge summary, the history and physical, all labs and imaging. But only if I had complications. All I have is my OP report.
Thanks for sharing your story. People do need to hear that things happen and can be overcome. As for your surgeon being straight forward and no nonsense; it's a good thing. Go forth with confidence that your luck has changed. It has. It sounds like your new doc is very ethical.
Just to let you and others know that it's unlikely that anyone would need their entire medical record. You can get a copy of only the documents that you want for considerably less than $160. If I wanted mine, I would ask for (in order of importance to me): the operative report, the discharge summary, the history and physical, all labs and imaging. But only if I had complications. All I have is my OP report.
Thanks for sharing your story. People do need to hear that things happen and can be overcome. As for your surgeon being straight forward and no nonsense; it's a good thing. Go forth with confidence that your luck has changed. It has. It sounds like your new doc is very ethical.
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puppysweets1
on 9/28/12 4:43 pm, edited 9/28/12 4:43 am - CA
on 9/28/12 4:43 pm, edited 9/28/12 4:43 am - CA
What a story! Glad it turned out so well for you.
RNY to DS 210 lbs gone for 5 years.
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