Major problems 3 weeks out. The week from hell

Wow, what a hard time you've been happening. Here's hoping everything goes smoothly from here on out. Take care of yourself.

So very sorry, sending well wishes your way for a speedy recovery!

I'm so sorry you had to go through this. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and may the rest of your journey be smooth sailing.

Having a complication can happen, but your experience goes way beyond. Not only did you have a complication, have an incident at the hospital due to neglect, but you got brought back to life and suffered broken ribs and now swelling. I have to think that someone is looking out for you. If you believe in God, he had a hand in making sure you survive. You have no where to go but UP! Maybe you can negotiate a free plastic surgery for all your problems, a kind of out of court settlement.

So sorry to hear that you had this experience, Matthew. It makes me LIVID to hear that the pull-cord in the bathroom was broken and that could have cost you your life. If that had happened to me, I would be seeking out an attorney.

Thanks everyone for your caring word and concerns. I feel a little better today. Frustrated that I have to start all over with the liquid diet.

I have sought legal advice, but multiple lawyers have refused the case because the reward would not have been enough.

I'm a little over three weeks post-op and as I read your story, all I could think about was, "that could have been me."

Like others, I'm so glad that you're okay and I hope you'll keep us updated. Going back to the liquid diet sucks, but on the plus side, you likely won't ever have to be on the liquid stage again once you get past it this time around.

Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help!