http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2004/11/30/a-coworker-is-in-a-coma-and-on-a-respirator-after-wls/ About types of surgeries available, dietary, family, work, emotional.. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:21:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2004/11/30/a-coworker-is-in-a-coma-and-on-a-respirator-after-wls/#comment-1808 kenneth_200 Thu, 02 Dec 2004 12:43:02 +0000 http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2004/11/30/a-coworker-is-in-a-coma-and-on-a-respirator-after-wls/#comment-1808 In a message dated 10/1/2002 10:08:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, mssassyf4f@... writes: I agree with all you are saying but it sounds like her friend has peritonitis which is a possible complication (although not high on the complication list) of surgery. Peritonitis is a risk that everyone takes when they have the RNY. I personally won't let it stop me from my surgery. I think the risks of being morbidly obese far outweigh the surgical risks in the long run. Sherry Consult with Dr. Leitman scheduled for January In a message dated 10/1/2002 10:08:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,
mssassyf4f@… writes:
I agree with all you are saying but it sounds like her friend has peritonitis
which is a possible complication (although not high on the complication list)
of surgery. Peritonitis is a risk that everyone takes when they have the
RNY. I personally won’t let it stop me from my surgery. I think the risks
of being morbidly obese far outweigh the surgical risks in the long run.
Sherry
Consult with Dr. Leitman scheduled for January

]]> http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2004/11/30/a-coworker-is-in-a-coma-and-on-a-respirator-after-wls/#comment-1806 louie_8 Wed, 01 Dec 2004 02:01:19 +0000 http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2004/11/30/a-coworker-is-in-a-coma-and-on-a-respirator-after-wls/#comment-1806 Jennifer, I was so sorry to hear about your co-worker and you are right to ask what steps people are taking to protect themselves. I can only speak for myself - It took me two years just to decide that yes I wanted this surgery - then I spent another year finding the right doctor - In my opinion we are all HIGH risk - and it is up to us to make informed decision. I looked for the RIGHT surgeon - and did my homework very thoroughly - you have too !!! You have one life and you have to protect yourself..................just because the doctor has an MD behind his name does NOT mean he is qualified............. A physician is a mechanic who works on humans !!!!! Sorry to be so blunt Dear Doc's - - - but that is my personal opinion. Then you need to see if he is Board Certified not just eligible - then check to see if he has any pending or settled malpractice suits - verify his surgical history - much of this information is public info that is available <!--more--> on different medical sites and with the state you reside in. Because I am in the medical field (finance) I had access to excellent information - My personal choice was Dr Szomstein and Dr Rosenthal at Cleveland Clinic in Ft Lauderdale, Fl. At 56 years of age - I wanted to stack the deck in my favor. I hope that your co-worker checked out this surgeon - Tampa does have some EXCELLENT hospitals and the physicians to go with them. I will certainly pray for him - do let us know how he does. In the mean time - I hope that everyone does their homework on their surgeon before their surgery - please please please !!! Sassy Lynn Jennifer,
I was so sorry to hear about your co-worker and you are right to ask what
steps people are taking to protect themselves.
I can only speak for myself - It took me two years just to decide that yes I
wanted this surgery - then I spent another year finding the right doctor -
In my opinion we are all HIGH risk - and it is up to us to make informed
decision. I looked for the RIGHT surgeon - and did my homework very
thoroughly - you have too !!! You have one life and you have to protect
yourself………………just because the doctor has an MD behind his name
does NOT mean he is qualified………….
A physician is a mechanic who works on humans !!!!! Sorry to be so blunt
Dear Doc’s - - - but that is my personal opinion.
Then you need to see if he is Board Certified not just eligible - then check
to see if he has any pending or settled malpractice suits - verify his
surgical history - much of this information is public info that is available

on different medical sites and with the state you reside in.
Because I am in the medical field (finance) I had access to excellent
information -
My personal choice was Dr Szomstein and Dr Rosenthal at Cleveland Clinic in
Ft Lauderdale, Fl.
At 56 years of age - I wanted to stack the deck in my favor.
I hope that your co-worker checked out this surgeon - Tampa does have some
EXCELLENT hospitals and the physicians to go with them.
I will certainly pray for him - do let us know how he does.
In the mean time - I hope that everyone does their homework on their surgeon
before their surgery - please please please !!!
Sassy Lynn

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