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Sick of Sitting on my Tailbone - Sacramento, CA

UPDATED FROM Bootywantedhere

Being discharged

$8,500
I am being discharged from the hospital this afternoon with a permanent PICC line so I can administer IV antibiotics to myself even after being on IV antibiotics for 8 days. I'm not sure how long I will be doing this for. I am in constant pain and feel exhausted with the simplest tasks such as getting dressed. I'm no where near being able to do much of anything for myself.

My body looks terrible, it is ruined and with everything I've been through these past 2 weeks I do not think it will shape/mold properly. I am disfigured and am so very sad about it. I want my body back. I feel that this was nothing but a big, expensive, painful burden for myself and my family. If I could go back, I would never have done this.

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Luis Suarez, MD

Luis Suarez, MD

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I'm sorry Hun. Wishing you the best
Thank you for your support :)
I'm sorry you are going through this. Did they speak to you about pre/probiotics?
Yes I take a probiotic every day. Girl, I'm so sad. I made the mistake of measuring myself. I'm 8 inches bigger in my waist alone. I weigh 15 pounds more than I did pre surgery. I feel like somethings still wrong and I should still be in the hospital.....?
Well ,your still going to swell up b/c of water retention for a few months and antibiotics make you gain weight. So hopefully after you get over this infection and swelling goes down you will at least have a nice waist and veterans on here speak of a "Fluffing Fairy" that comes a few months after surgery. So try to stay away from salty food, but if you feel like something is still wrong go back to the hospital. Is there a test that can tell if MRSA and Staph is out of your system? Did they test you for anemia at the hospital?
Thank you so much for your positivity!! I'm tryin to soak all that in right now :) My nurse comes to my house every other day to draw blood. They're checking my white blood cell count and the different levels of antibiotics, etc to see if they're still working to fight the MRSA/Staph. If anything changes they'll either switch the meds or keep me on them longer. Yes, the tested me and no anemia so that's good! The other thing is my hemoglobin levels were holding at 7.2 the entire week I was at the hospital. They didn't feel the need to give me more blood but it's not helping me feel any better LOL! Just praying I make it through this and my body isn't disfigured. The swelling is so bad around my midsection, I'm concerned that it's gonna mess up the skin around my scar. I guess at this point I'm very lucky to be alive and shouldn't get caught up in all that but it's a struggle. How have you been??
Kind of okay. I think I have finally selected a surgeon, but he is in Miami and I don't want to travel or stay in a recovery house. Plus it's a 6hr flight back home and he is getting popular and I hope his office doesn't turn into another Vanity. I wanted to go to Campos Leon in MX, but he is always telling girls they need a tummy tuck, which I want one day, but not in the same surgery. I weigh 240 now and wanna get to 180. Are you cleared to wear a binder or any compression? There are arnica pills and tea for bruising and swelling.
I really wanted to go to Campos Leon too but I don't like how his office is ran. I also considered going to Miami but was hesitant for the same reasons you are, how would I manage on that flight?! Yes! Arnica and Bromelin have been life savers. Take them everyday religiously and oh boy do I feel it when it's time for more! I would definitely suggest doing the procedures separately. Not sure what I was thinking LOL
Hey Gurly, just checking on you. I hope all is well.
How are you feeling?
Not well. I was taken to the hospital again Wednesday and given more blood. I'm having issues with the hospital and feel they discharged me too soon. I may go to another hospital but it's a 45 minute drive in 100 degree weather :(
If you feel you have to go again, go, and don't be fearful. I Work at a hospital and I know how the system works behind doors. Here's what I mean; If they see you coming again, Case management will get involved. What that means is A specialized person will look at your "case" And will look through your whole documents All the paperwork all of your medications all of your treatments all of your nursing interventions and they will try to figure out why you are here again What were the conditions in which you left or were discharged. Then they will come and see you and try to Come up with a better plan And they will talk to the doctors and the nurses as well. So if I were you I would go back and I would expect better treatment. It is the job of a case manager To resolve the case and to take care of the case. So don't be afraid, go back and get yourself better
Go to that same hospital, I strongly advise you to do so
How are you doing? Has there been any improvements? I am so sorry you went through this =(
Hey there! I just saw this :) Thank you so much for your support! I'm 100% better! My swelling is almost gone but I still get pains in my sides. I think it's a side effect of the infection but it's manageable. Btw...I grew up in Rocklin! I'll send you a private message .
It's taken me a while to post this, mainly bc idk how to say it. It's with a very very sad heart that I must tell you all, Rachel has passed away. It took me a few minths for me to find out since her fb was temporarily disabled, but I did get the news recently that she left us on 11/5. She was my 'surgery buddy' that I talked to daily until 10/5. I hope someone reads This if you are considering TJ as ur PS. If you read any of these posts, you will see that her recovery was anything but that. I am partially happy that she at least began to feel good about herself and her new body. She told me many times how this almost killed her but for once in her life she 'didn't look the same'. But on the other hand, I go back through all of my texts rereading the massive texts with detailed pics at the recovery center, and the many many long hospital visits resulting in toxic blood and multiple transfusions both in Mexico and in California, and found unconscious many times by relatives. Such a sad time
crazy!!!! condolences to the family
So sorry :(
This is absolutely terrible! Did she die from the complication, being unconscious? wow so sad... Ive always thought its nutz to go to TJ. even though i'm sure there are successful surgeries but I would never risk it!
Did she die from the infection? I read her post in September that said she was 100 percent.
I think it's a bit silly to say all of TJ is a bad place to go to. Of course there are doctors there who are not good, just as there are in the states too. I'm in TJ right now at an amazing recovery home and have the best doctor here. So I wouldn't generalize TJ as being a bad place.
I've heard too many bad experiences. That's way. Ive also been there many times, I used to go to the pharmacies there. I am lucky nothing bad every happened to me. its just not safe, sorry. I have been there many times! driving is dangerous! ridiculous laws, police make them up as they go. Glad you had a good recovery. its not for everyone. not worth the risk. This is my opinion only!!
Well I have to say specifically for my experience.. My doctor and the recovery home have a Facebook page where everyone posts their experience, the staff and the doctor post and answer all the questions, and are just super transparent and honest. They have a driver, who is awesome, that will pick you up on the US side, to take you in, and drives you to every appointment, and will drive you back over to the US using a medical pass. So there's no worry about driving around on your own or with just some random driver. I live in San Diego and have been to TJ many times, drove myself in for my consult, and had no issues. I know that's an isolated case, but I thought I would bring some positivity to this so that TJ doesn't get such a bad rap ;)
Glad to hear that. I have a friend, highly intelligent successful businesswomen who has had a very nice result with her nose and had it done there. I'm glad to know this facility seems good and Best of luck to you and your recovery.
Thank you Sandy! Do you know what girl she is talking about that died? What's her profile name?
Is she talking about this profile we're on now? Or a different one. I forgot for a second which profile I was on..
I am assuming it's this profile. I only came upon this review last night.
Ok yeah I guess it is this profile. That's really sad. Especially it being so many months after surgery.. to have suffered that long basically :(
yeah she didn't make it a full month without being hospitalized and then died... it was such a tough road for her
UPDATED FROM Bootywantedhere

My body feels ruined

Well I've been in the hospital for about 5 days now and it feels like there's no end in sight. I'm laying in this hospital bed depressed about spending $7k when all I really wanted was a bbl to fix (or at least help) the pain in my back by providing extra cushioning.

So not only did I NOT get an acceptable bbl for pain relief, now I'm laid up in the hospital with a staph infection AND MRSA in the TT drains and I didn't even want the TT to begin with!

Here's hoping this mess heals up somewhat nicely.

BTW, my doctor is Luis Suarez in Tijuana. I have not heard from him directly since I left Mexico. I was admitted into the hospital 2 days after I returned home. His office wishes me a speedy recovery but so far hasn't offered to do anything.

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Glad you shared your bad experience with Suarez like I did! He completely disregards what the patient wants. Once you go for follow up with him he will make you feel bad for not being happy with the results.
Yeah he did that the day before I left Mexico. He was angry that I wasn't happy with the results but the reality is that I was confused on the things he did and just wanted an explanation. I'll be giving my detailed review/experience with Suarez and the recovery house soon. I just want to get to feeling better and try to get over all the emotions first so I can be as objective as possible. I'm pissed about the MRSA and I know it was occurred at his "hospital".
UPDATED FROM Bootywantedhere

I'm septic

And being admitted to the hospital. I feel like this was the worst decision of my entire life.

I truly hope no one else is going through this!

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Oh no! Are you back in the U.S. or still in MX? Did you have a high fever, what were your symptoms?
I've been home since Thursday. Yes, my fever was 103.5 an hour after I took Tylenol and ibuprofen. This was a complete waste of health and money. I'm definitely swallowing my pride. I really hope no one else is suffering this way!
I pray you feel better...please keep us posted
Are your incisions closing? They aren't pulling open are they?
They are closing. They actually said the TT and BB incisions look good. The left drain site got infected and spread to my abdomen .
Oh no... I sure hope you start feeling better soon. Keep up posted on your recovery. Sending hugs.
So sorry to hear this. Praying for you!
Thank you ladies :) MRSA was just confirmed
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