video of my actual surgery done 5/23/2013

[Damaris67 76]

Dr. Pleatman recorded my surgery, I asked for a copy, uploaded on youtube. 24 mins long.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2BtyBV6nBE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

48 days later after this surgery and I cannot believe how wonderful I am doing. Dr. Pleatman is in Michigan, I was covered by BCBS but the bulk of his patients come from out of state to pay cash. Having a surgeon with his experience and excellent reviews warranties a future without complications. I was going to a different surgeon but just when I was in my 6 month pre surgery medically supervised diet, I read about Dr. Pleatman, called the office, and switched. Best decision of my life! He is just a phone call/ email away. But I didn't have to bother him. I followed all post op instructions so my recovery was great! As of today I lost 34 lbs on my way to reach my target goal of 60 lbs down.

[Arts137 1,811]

NEATO!!!

[NoneYa 380]

That's cool! Thanks for sharing that.

[PGee 318]

Thank you for sharing! Very cool.....do you know what was the purpose of blowing up the part of the stomach that was removed? (I have to say, that was quite impressive!)

[Damaris67 76]

I believe Dr. Pleatman told me he does that to check for leaks. If he finds a leak on the table, then there is a leak in the sleeve.

[abranewme 98]

This is so cool THANKS FOR SHARING !!!!

[VSG_Barbie 65]

Thanks for posting. I am having surgery with him 7/30. I am coming from out of state and very nervous. I keep reassuring myself by reading all his glowing reviews.

[GBFree82 75]

Cool

[corcor85 26]

Can't believe I'm saying this but that was really cool!! Can't wait for my surgery October 21. Best of luck to you :-)

[Damaris67 76]

I am amazed everytime I see that video. Dr. P. Does all that in half hour! And I forgot to mention he likes to use Doctor's Hospital in Pontiac. I was treated like ROYALTY.

[ipso_fatso 11]

Thanks for sharing. This seemed a little bloodier than other surgeries I've watching online. Obviously not an issue since you haven't had any complications, just curious if that jumped out at anyone else.

[kailie 238]

Thanks for sharing. This seemed a little bloodier than other surgeries I've watching online. Obviously not an issue since you haven't had any complications' date=' just curious if that jumped out at anyone else.[/quote']

I've seen worse.

I made the mistake of watching one done in another country like china or something and I almost changed my mind. But then I remembered, that's not my dr or hospital or country. Lol

[Damaris67 76]

Mine was kind of high risk because I've been on blood thinners for 4 years. I have a genetic mutation in my blood. Most patients don't feel as much pain as I did, and I assume that my sleeve took longer to heal because I had to inject high dosis of blood thinners ( ordered by my hematologist) 1 month after surgery. But still...it was a great surgery and I'm greatful.

[stephanie1678 80]

Sounds like a commercial.

[sprinkles13 24]

WOW thanks for sharing. I'm curious to know What that ball thing inside your stomach was that he moved towards the end of your surgery ? I had mine done a month a go and I wish u had asked for video too. That was pretty cool to watch. Good Luck on your weight loss !