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Explant/Lift Disaster - Sarasota, FL
UPDATED FROM iwillsurvive
4 months post
Hopeful
iwillsurviveJune 21, 2016
$7,000
Have made some appointments with a couple of surgeons. Not rushing it but looking at my options (if any). I'm still very depressed and it is affecting my life even though I try not to. I have no one to talk to cause nobody can understand. Anyway, I will let y'all know what the drs say in a few weeks. Prayers appreciated.
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Had my implants removed en bloc and was supposed...
iwillsurviveApril 7, 2016
Had my implants removed en bloc and was supposed to get a lift. She decided during surgery I only needed a partial lift. I'm not really sure what she did. I am in a lot of pain and discomfort. I believe the pictures speak for themselves. I am depressed and trying to deal with this. She has not been the least bit concerned with the results. Told me to give it a couple more months. I don't think that's going to change anything. She was very condescending whenever I asked questions. Said she may need to do some "minor" surgery in her office to try and fix all the folds/wrinkling. She never mentioned the shape of them, especially the left one. Dr. Barnett will never touch me again. If she didn't know how to do this surgery (as it appears) she should've referred me to someone else. I agonized over this decision for months, even canceling my original surgery date. But I trusted her and look where that got me. Her office was also supposed to file my insurance since I was having problems with my implants and sickness. Well, that never got done even though I've asked several times. I was always told Taryn would take care of it. When I went on Monday (my FINAL visit), I asked again. They acted like they didn't have a clue what I was talking about. However, Dr. Barnett did agree (once again) to file and thought they might actually pay since it was not purely cosmetic. Monica said she or Taryn would call me. So far no call. Not holding my breath. Needless to say, this whole experience has been the worst thing I've ever had to go through. The only thing holding me together at this point is my faith in God. Otherwise, I don't know what I'd do.
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April 9, 2016
I'm so sorry. I think you need to see another highly rated PS to get an option on this. This Dr should never have made a change without your consent. It was not a life threatening decision. I think you are beautiful because you are a strong and sensitive woman. Please seek help from a lawyer or a Dr. who can help guide you. I stand by you!
April 12, 2016
Since I signed an arbitration agreement I'm pretty much screwed. Ironically I picked up the medication she prescribed for me and it has 4 refills. Hmmm. Really? I'm not sure what to make of that. Neurontin. Wow. What a nightmare this is.
April 12, 2016
I'm so sorry this happened, I want to say give it time, but at least talk to the pharmacist they give good free info to you on why you are getting this med and what could it be for in this case? If anything you should see your regular Dr. and at least get someone to follow your health until you are healed. It will document your progress if anything. If you really feel wronged it doesn't matter what you signed, a lawyers consultation is free. I'm not trying to cause trouble but you shouldn't do this alone.
April 12, 2016
I know you're not trying to cause trouble. I appreciate your concern. I've heard there's not alot you can do about plastic surgery errors. The thought is it was elective surgery. But the explant was done bc I was having health problems I think were related to the implants. Still, I'm living one day at a time. Every day is a struggle but I'm managing. Went shopping today and bought some bras. That is the hardest thing I've ever done. Reality check. I do plan on seeing other surgeons in the next few months.
April 12, 2016
Good! keep your chin up and because of you I am researching hard to find my right fit (no pun intended). Don't keep anything in, this is what we are all here for to listen, be supportive and learn.
April 9, 2016
Did you remove your pictures? They are no longer there. I was considering Barnett for my explant surgery.
January 9, 2017
Yes. I couldn't look at them any longer. I hope you did not use Dr. Barnett.
March 27, 2017
I am so sorry you had a bad experience with her.i was just considering her first my explant surgery. Now,I won't. Where did you go for your revision,if you don't mind me asking ? I am looking at Dr. Jeffrey Scott.
May 2, 2017
I haven't decided yet. So far the best dr I feel good about is Peter Bridge in Brandon. But even he told me it will be a difficult surgery.
April 10, 2016
I am so sorry you have had this experience. I hope you can find a surgeon to help you. Did you remove your photos?
April 16, 2017
For some me reason I find this hard to believe about Dr Barnett. She does an extensive preop. She goes over every detail in a meticulous manner. There are so many positive reviews about her I am going to have faith that this situation is a bit more complicated than what we know. I am sorry you are not happy but before you post something like this you should speak with her. I would hope she would do something for you.
May 2, 2017
I wouldn't let her do anything else to me. I have spoken to her. What she showed me about what I'd look like & how I look now is nowhere close.
July 16, 2017
BTW, she even grabbed my nipple as I was getting dressed to see if I had any feeling. How inappropriate and unprofessional.
May 3, 2017
I'm so sorry you have had a bad experience with Dr. Barnett. She was my PS in 12/2016 and I had 20 year old PIP implants removed enbloc and a lollipop lift. It's definitely been a rough road to hoe but I really think she is an amazing surgeon. I always felt like I could be very open and forthright in expressing my fears and concerns to her and she was as understanding and down to earth like we had known each other for years. I really wish you would go back and talk to her about all the things that upset you. She's a very caring person.
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