TikToker's battle against obesity marred by botched surgery. Flat stomach dream turns into a nightmare
Victoria Michaels, a TikToker, has been battling obesity for many years. She reached a turning point and decided to change her lifestyle and shake off the extra weight. She began working out in the gym and kept a healthy diet.
8:44 PM EST, January 15, 2024
Doctor "butchered" her stomach
Victoria reached her goal — she shed up to 198 lbs. Regrettably, not all the issues disappeared with the weight. Excessive skin hung from her stomach after the substantial weight loss, causing hindrances in her daily life.
Victoria sought the assistance of a surgeon. She underwent plastic surgery on her abdomen: panniculectomy, umbilical relocation, and pubic lift. Regrettably, the operation was unsuccessful, and the surgeon is to blame.
The surgeon confessed to causing an infection due to the premature removal of the drain. He was extraordinarily violent, overlooked my concerns, and shouted at me. I stood my ground and demanded my rights, but they refused a corrective surgery unless I paid more - stated Victoria.
The woman asserts that she didn't achieve the supposed result. To make matters worse, her stomach remains loose, and disturbing scars and lumps have emerged. On TikTok, Victoria displayed her current figure.
I never anticipated I'd still have a loose stomach skin after the surgery [...] Let alone a navel that looks like it suffers from a hernia. I was told I'd have a flat stomach and that I'd be highly satisfied with the results... - she laments.
In subsequent videos, Victoria showed her stomach again. It's looking a bit better now, but it is still not what it's supposed to be. Victoria also voiced her struggle to find a lawyer to help her claim compensation from the doctor.
