Please help...

[Donna4545 13]

In terms of reporting the problem and getting a lawyer, do it NOW--there are statutes of limitations of filing complaints. For medical help, walk into an ER and raise hell until you get treatment--threaten to call the media--and then call the media right in front of them if they won't treat you! Get the names of everyone you talk to and get a refusal to treat in writing.

[stcyt 15]

I wonder if you could go to a doc out of your area and just ask for the tests you want without giing the whole story. I'm sure youd hae to pay out of pocket... but at least youd know. Once you had results in hand you could spill the Beans. A little shadey I know, but sometimes you have to go in the back door. Just an idea.... I really hope your better soon. I cant imagine being sick on top of trying to heal from VSG. Hang in there!!! Keep us posted

[deletedsally 8]

Just wondering how you are feeling...hope you are better.

[educationrulz 18]

I have found that attempting to "blast" a previous doctor in front of a new one will often get you nothing but silence. They shy away from these issues with their colleagues. Been there, done that.

However, most doctors will treat anyone for the medical issues they are currently dealing with. Be sure that you are approaching any prospective doctor from the standpoint of needing help with your current condition and symptoms, not from the standpoint of what the previous doctor might have done wrong. Leave that issue to a lawyer. It might even be good to not even mention your previous doctor's name (unless asked) so that there's no pressure on the new doc to make a judgement call.

Have you contacted a doctor that specializes in respiratory issues? There's no reason that kind of doctor should have any feelings about a bariatric surgeon and they should be more than willing to treat your condition. Don't continue to seek out bariatric surgeons. Take care of the respiratory issues and then get a GI followup so you can be sure there are no leaks as someone else has suggested. Any GI doc can do a leak test just as they do the upper GIs for our preop appointments. Let them know about your surgery of course so that they can be aware of your postop issues.

I also sent you a Private Message. If you can give me some more info, I may be able to give you some advice, especially about specific hospitals.