cheryl417

I had gastric sleeve by Dr Umbach in Las Vegas. He runs Blossom Barriatric like a mill. He goes too fast because it's a money making factory there. Consequently, his speed nearly killed me. They tried to take me out of anesthesia too quickly using narcan. The paralytic was still in effect. I went into Respiratory Arrest and when I opened my eyes was in a hospital in ICU on a ventilator. Scariest thing that ever happened to me in my life. He also set a hot instrument on me and I had a 3rd degree burn on my stomach. In any case, I lost 20 pounds during the first 6 weeks and have not lost anymore weight. It's been 4 months. Has this happened to anyone else? I feel hungry every three hours. Pretty depressed especially after I spent 12,500.00 ..almost died and was burned during the procedure. Sent from my SM-N930V using the BariatricPal App

I did hire a lawyer because not only did he try to kill me, I endured this terrible burn that after 4 months of healing left me with a horrible scar on my abdomen. Once Umbach found I hired an atty, he sent me a letter stating he cannot see me as a patient. HA HA HA...like I would ever want to see him again. Despite paying him $12,500.00 Cash....and him almost killing me, he sent me a bill for $55,000.00 for his surgical center having to keep me until ambulance arrived while they had to reintubate me and put me on a ventilator. I hope no one ever has to experience a surgeon like Umbach. Guess that's what happens when you are in hurry to get patients out of the IT and move on to other task. All about money! Sent from my SM-N930V using the BariatricPal App

Thank you to those with such kind words and caring. I'm going to kick the carbs if it kills me. You people are the nicest and I think the support here is wonderful. Back to the Protein shakes. I pray it works. Thank you again! Sent from my SM-N930V using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for your caring. Today, I began a new day. Back to protein and no carbs. Sent from my SM-N930V using the BariatricPal App

I have to get my head together and try just taking in Protein. No carbs. Insulin is a downfall. It makes you crave carbs. And prednisone is the worst. I will fight back again. Maybe it's not too late. Sent from my SM-N930V using the BariatricPal App

I should go to another surgeon to see how much he cut away. After finding the 3rd degree burn on my abdomen, he probably wasn't paying much attention. Thank you for your caring. Sent from my SM-N930V using the BariatricPal App

Your questions are excellent. I am eating pretty much the same foods I ate before but much lesser quantity. I don't drink Protein shakes anymore. Today for example, I ate a half of English muffin, a half macaroni and cheese smallfrozrn dinner and a pickle. I'm not doing very good but I think it's because when I was doing good, I stopped losing weight. I am not on any exercise program as I have a knee that is needing surgery. I have diabetes on insulin and am taking prednisone for PMR. I weigh about 170..at 5ft 3inches. I know insulin and prednisone is bad. Sent from my SM-N930V using the BariatricPal App

I had a gastric sleeve. I suppose I have given up and am not eating the way I should. I don't eat too much because if I do, I will vomit. But I've noticed that doesn't happen as often as it used to happen. Sent from my SM-N930V using the BariatricPal App

Stalled after first 6 weeks. Sadly, haven't lost any more in 3 months. Sent from my SM-N930V using the BariatricPal App