Complications and Mx, Garcia

[chickadee73 57]

I am reeling and drained having just read the complications thread for the past three hours. I needed to see the worst that could happen. It's different reading a list of possible complications and hearing a real story from the person who experienced it, of course.

I saw a list in the other thread of member names and complications, followed by location for the surgery. Mexico was duly represented. Has anyone sleeved by Garcia inquired about his complication rate? Leaks? Strictures? Embolism?

Also, wondering what happens if there is a leak and it is found in Tijuana. Will they transport from florence to a larger hospital? In Mexico or San Francisco? Anyone been there or had a complication story they want to share?

[chickadee73 57]

Sorry, San Francisco would be quite the haul. I meant San Diego. Oy.

[light_lady 27]

Well.... I don't have a complication story but Dr. Garcia was my surgeon! I was sleeved by him, at Florence Hospital, and had absolutely no complications. I am 3 1/2 weeks out from surgery and feeling pretty great!

You can also email Dr. Garcia and request information about his complication rates, he has always been more than happy to provide information when I ask I believe most of his complication rates are 1% or lower though?

[stephanie1678 80]

I saw a list in the other thread of member names and complications, followed by location for the surgery. Mexico was duly represented.

Do you have a link to that thread?

[chickadee73 57]

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/34229-folks-who-have-had-complications/

Hope that works.

[ca_medic5 75]

I've look around on the Internet not many issues im having mine done in aug I'll let u know what I think. I've been in the med field for 25 yrs