Where is Simone now? Patient with ‘uncontrollable vomiting’ seeks help from TLC doctors
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Simone, a patient who grappled with the distressing issue of uncontrollable vomiting following her weight loss surgery, turned to the TLC doctors for assistance. Struggling to find relief and desperate to regain control over her life, Simone's journey highlighted the challenges that could arise from bariatric surgery complications.
Simone's life and eating habits were significantly impacted by the effects of the botched surgery, leaving her desperate to return to normalcy and regain the quality of life she had enjoyed before the procedure. The complications from the surgery had left her struggling with uncontrollable vomiting, which disrupted her daily routine and made even basic activities challenging.
However, with the expertise of Dr Charlotte Hodges, Simone found hope for a solution. Dr Hodges, renowned for her skill in advanced laparoscopic general and bariatric surgery, was able to address Simone's issues effectively. Through Dr Hodges' intervention, Simone underwent a corrective procedure that alleviated her symptoms and restored her ability to eat and live without the constant struggle of uncontrollable vomiting.
Simone purees everything she eats to prevent throwing up
Simone shared how her life had been affected by the need to puree everything she ate into a fine paste, whether it was chicken, steak, or any vegetable. This meticulous process was the only way she could prevent vomiting.
Eating solid foods would inevitably trigger her gag reflex, causing her to throw up almost immediately. As a result, Simone had to modify her diet significantly, blending all her meals to ensure they were in a liquid form. This not only made eating a time-consuming and tedious task but also limited her enjoyment of food, as she could only consume it in a particular way to avoid adverse reactions.
"I've been pureeing my food for 12 years," Simone said on TLC. "If I don't puree it, I throw it up," she added.
Who was the other patient featured on 'Botched Bariatrics' Episode 2?
AliceJean, a patient featured on 'Botched Bariatrics', underwent a lap-band removal surgery that resulted in a bizarre complication: six belly buttons on her stomach, resembling a "golf course." This unusual outcome left AliceJean distressed, as she struggled with pain, illness, and discomfort caused by the excess skin, rash, and hernia issues associated with the multiple belly buttons.
Fortunately, the specialists from 'Botched Bariatrics' intervened to help AliceJean reclaim a semblance of normalcy in her life. Despite the complexity of her case, the surgeons successfully addressed her concerns by removing the six belly buttons, resolving the rash, eliminating the extra skin, and addressing the hernia issues through surgery. This procedure marked a significant turning point for AliceJean, allowing her to resume her daily activities without the burden of her unusual condition.
Following her surgery, AliceJean experienced a remarkable transformation. She regained her confidence, bid farewell to her excess skin and belly buttons, and embraced life with newfound vigor.
