I had my spleen removed during bariatric surgery because the surgeon accidentally ruptured my spleen. The surgery was in 2010 and I still have pain in that area quite often. My surgeon says if I see another doctor about the pain he will drop me as a patient. Why would my spleen area still hurt and what tests can I have to find out what is causing the pain?
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Hi Melody,
A big RED flag is your doctors threats of dropping you. Right there that is cause for concern. No doctor should feel threatened by someone having a second opinion.
Sometimes nerves get injured or trapped, even with bariatric surgery. You'd need an evaluation to determine if that is what has happened.
I suspect your doctor is afraid of a malpractice suit from his damaging your spleen in the first place. You might consider speaking to a lawyer if you haven't already done so. In addition, you might consider contacting the board of registration regarding the doctors demeanor.
Quite frankly the "drop you" statement is alarming.
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