Protect Yourself!

I am sharing my story again after years of staying silent—silenced by fear, intimidation, and direct threats from this surgeon’s legal team warning me against speaking out.

Today, I feel empowered to share the facts of my experience, not only because I’ve connected with others who endured similar outcomes, but because I believe in protecting future patients from going through what I did.

Several years ago, I underwent surgery with this doctor. The results were devastating. I experienced:

A year-long struggle with persistent infections

Surgical openings that failed to heal properly

A failed tummy tuck

Continuous physical pain and emotional distress


Despite reaching out multiple times during recovery with serious concerns, my issues were dismissed. I was made to feel that my worries were invalid and that protecting the surgeon’s reputation was prioritized over addressing my medical needs.

I am including photos taken a full year post-surgery to document the extent of the complications. These are not immediate post-op results—this is how my body looked after a prolonged and painful healing process.

The long-term impact:

I’ve been quoted over $30,000 to correct the complications from the initial surgery

I continue to live with physical scarring, and more deeply, with psychological harm including a loss of self-confidence and ongoing mental health challenges related to body image


I have done everything I can to manage the aftermath—multiple scar treatments, second opinions, and emotional healing. But the damage remains.

I am sharing this not out of anger, but from a place of responsibility. If even one person is able to avoid a similar experience by reading this, then speaking up is worth it.

Please do your research. Consult multiple surgeons. Ask hard questions. And trust your instincts.
You only get one body—protect it.