Immediately After Surgery:

Woke up in extreme pain, worse than anything I'd felt before (and I already live with chronic pain).

Told my concerns to nurses and rep, but I was dismissed—told it was just gas pain.

As a wheelchair user, I was told to “walk it off”—I managed only a few painful steps.

My complaints about not being able to drink water were ignored.

Discharged Too Soon:

Sent to a hotel while still in severe pain.

My only communication was with my rep over WhatsApp.

She kept saying “drink more water,” “I’ll pray for you,” and “I’ll speak to the surgeon.”

I never heard from the surgeon again...

Back Home: The Truth Revealed

My GP ordered emergency blood tests. When the results came in, I received a chilling call:

“You need to go to hospital—now.”

Scan Results:

A serious leak at the gastro-oesophageal junction due to over-stapling.

My new stomach had twisted, causing pressure that kept a hole in my oesophagus open.

Every sip of water I drank leaked into my abdominal cavity, causing sepsis.

Long-Term Consequences

Since December 2022, I’ve experienced:

• 4 episodes of life-threatening sepsis
• 89 days in hospital
• Total dependence on feeding tubes (NJ, now PEG)
• Over a year nil by mouth (not even liquids)
• Two years in total without eating
• Recurrent, lingering infections
• Septic mass pressing on my spleen and diaphragm
• Partial lung collapse
• Malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies 
• A hospital acquired infection, resistant to antibiotics 
• A blood clot
• Severe and negative impact on my diabetes (Type 3c)
• Anemia 
• A blood disorder that delays clotting
• 18 months of twice daily anticoagulant injections
• Morphine six times daily
• Becoming completely reliant on my husband as my full-time caregiver
• Permanent nerve damage severly impacting on my GI tract, bladder and bowel
• Muscle atrophy
• Complete loss of ability to walk, in a wheelchair full time, but can stand to transfer
• Worsening of original conditions that I'd been told were weight related, but were not

However, I no longer have sleep apnea!

A Glimmer of Hope

In early 2024, Professor Rishi Singhal reached out. After hospital stays, tests, and consultations, he scheduled life-saving corrective surgery.

Surgery Date: July 26, 2024

Procedure: Full gastric bypass + Hiatal hernia repair

Risks:

Potential abandonment mid-surgery

Life-threatening complications

Death!

I had faith in Professor Singhal—and thankfully, he gave me a fighting chance

Recovery & Current Challenges

Mental Health:

I’m receiving Tier 4 therapy to cope with trauma and psychological toll.

Physical Health:

Still dependent on PEG feeding tube

Constant pain due to:

• Severe adhesions
• Misplaced organs
• A septic mass in the upper abdomen
• Pain worsens when I breathe; lying down helps slightly
• Increased pain medication needed
• I’m mostly bedridden and struggle with basic activities

Diabetes Complications:

Daily dangerous swings between hyper- and hypoglycemia

Result of surgical changes to my anatomy

Waiting to see a bariatric endocrinologist (12  months wait so far, as of April 2025)

Constant fatigue and lowered immunity

Small Victories:

I can now tolerate a few soft foods

Swallowing remains painful, and GERD is severe

Nausea is constant

But even these tiny improvements mean hope

Why I’m Sharing My Story

This website exists to:

Raise awareness about the dangers of botched medical tourism

Support other victims who feel alone and unheard

Expose negligent clinics and representatives

Create a safe space for survivors to share and heal

If you’ve had a similar experience, or know someone who has, please know: you are not alone.

Thank You