19-year-old dies 14 months after going under for breast implants that left her incapacitated

A Thornton family is filing a wrongful death lawsuit after their teenage daughter died 14 months after she walked into a plastic surgeon's office in Greenwood Village to get breast implants.

[@tporter1935]

The state should revoked both of their licenses permanently.

[@neometalx9]

and put them in jail.

[@tamiibrock6176]

@@neometalx9 no. It won't happen because you sign the papers for any risks. They look for the average when things happened so the best thing is be happy with your natural beauty.

[@mizzum478]

@@tamiibrock6176 this wasn't a risk - this was gross negligence. Risk is like "oh, she had an allergic reaction and CPR was needed, then was transferred to a hospital for further care". This was "i left a patient under GA for 15 minutes while she was paralyzed and when I came back, she was blue". you are ALWAYS supposed to be monitoring them. always.

[@mizzum478]

@Free Speech Bot the crna

[@capriflorez7162]

@@tamiibrock6176 Correct !

[@victry1nolan319]

2nd wrongful death he is facing??!! Why the hell hasn't the DA charged him???!!

[@bestillandknow46101]

Right! What were they doing for 5 hours??

[@kristingallo2158]

Why do people spend thousands on buying their daughters breasts. This was just stupid af.

[@ij4308]

@@kristingallo2158 youre worried about the wrong thing. Why are you more concerned about what people do with their own bodies than someone dying?

[@a.d4874]

the greatest news ever! ⬇️ In the very beginning of time God created all & it was good, His plan was to have Him & His creation live in utopia. the satan deceived God’s creation so that wouldn’t happen, we choose evil. Evil has its consequences, death & hell separation from God for eternity is the consequence for disobeying an everlasting God. God doesn’t want that for any of His creation so He sent His Son Jesus(God in the flesh) & Jesus lived the perfect life. Died the death as a criminal, & resurrected, all so that we could have eternal life if we have faith in His beautiful sacrifice. This is God’s plan!

[@przvany7213]

@@kristingallo2158 their daughter saved her own money. You need to pay attention

[@krystellejoy25]

Do not blame the victim. Blame the doctor who left her there for 5 hours thinking she would wake up from unconsciousness.

[@mizzum478]

actually blame both for letting her be under anesthesia and unmonitored for 15 minutes.... seriously, wtf

[@megansampson5445]

Amen, people should be able to go in and get a little procedures done safely and not being administered anesthesia in the wrong spot/in the wrong way so they suffer brain injuries/cardiac arrest and then be left there for hours. If they had called emergency the moment they found her maybe she would have have stood a chance from the anesthesiologist inability to do his job.

[@mizzum478]

@@megansampson5445 crna

[@rigobigboss]

What about the parents??? Nobody is talking about them i guess its only me

[@thesunrisechick6878]

@@rigobigboss what about them??? They couldn't tell her no.. she was LEGALLY an adult...

[@jchi9341]

She was NOT "rushed" to the hospital since they waited 5 hours before calling for an ambulance. They were hoping against hope she'd magically wake up after they OD'd her and left her unattended. Gross negligence and arguably negligent homicide for not calling 911.

[@swimgirl24]

Let’s not blame the victim, but the people who caused her death. Breast surgery should be safe. May she Rest In Peace. ❤️

[@shannonscheffel7366]

No surgery is safe. There are always risks. Everybody knows that. It's probably why she was nervous in the first place, and her mom had to reassure her that it would be fine (from an interview with the parents). There are no guarantees when you go under anesthesia. BUT these doctors should be held responsible for their extremely unprofessional behavior which led to this girl's death.

[@IrvingRodriguez-wi5mb]

@@shannonscheffel7366 wow her mom encouraged her to get an operation that the only purpose is to make men lust after her. That's a horrible mom instead of telling her that she should love the way God made her. Smh this world is so perverted and lost.

[@loveconquersall4094]

@@IrvingRodriguez-wi5mb don’t down her mom. The girl was grown and able To make Her own Decisions getting boobs isn’t for men to drool at. There to feel like your actually a women and not some Tom boy. You have no idea what women feel

[@teenabaskar7000]

@@IrvingRodriguez-wi5mb ever heard some women wanting to be curvy do you think women parts exist for men? The way tomboys prefer to be flat other women love to curvy she was nineteen she had the rights

[@lagon7830]

No surgery is safe. Especially when it involves anesthesia, that is very lethal stuff if you receive a dose slightly above the correct dose.

[@heatherrae4126]

She was beautiful. Social media puts so much pressure on people to be “perfect” this is so tragic

[@9188jenni]

Yes. Perfect at 19. I look completely different at 30 than I did at 19. My breasts actually just grew a bit more recently at freaking 30. Young girls your body is developing!

[@HalfNHalf.]

Ok but I actually HAD to get a breast augmentation. Like I developed very early(DD cup) and I have VERY thin skin on my breasts, and it caused severe back and shoulder issues. We went to a few doctors and one of them suggested just getting a breast lift with a small implant, so that’s what I did and it literally saved my back and saved me from having to get surgeries on my back and shoulders later on from those developing issues I had before surgery. It’s not always about “social media” and people “trying to be perfect” because I wasn’t trying to be perfect. I just wanted to be out of pain.

[@a.d4874]

the greatest news ever! ⬇️ In the very beginning of time God created all & it was good, His plan was to have Him & His creation live in utopia. the satan deceived God’s creation so that wouldn’t happen, we choose evil. Evil has its consequences, death & hell separation from God for eternity is the consequence for disobeying an everlasting God. God doesn’t want that for any of His creation so He sent His Son Jesus(God in the flesh) & Jesus lived the perfect life. Died the death as a criminal, & resurrected, all so that we could have eternal life if we have faith in His beautiful sacrifice. This is God’s plan!

[@SmileyAdventures]

@@HalfNHalf. That’s not the case for many though. Social media indeed has influenced women of all ages to get all types of procedures done, not just a breast augmentation. Butt implants, lip fillers, Botox and more.

[@Emily-jj1mw]

@Lisa crawford wow I’ve never seen someone with this much or a lack of human decency. You need help seriously, stop projecting your insecurities about being ugly onto others. You live a sad existence

[@smiless0999]

Wait...the *SECOND* WRONGFUL DEATH he’s faced?!?!? What the ENTIRE FXCK! That man should’ve lost his license the first time and never hired again in the medical field. Wtf are we doing? There are so many people willing to do the correct job. Whyyyy was this man still working??????

[@camilaaragon5868]

@@JamButter123 the piece of shit.nurse,Anesthetist: (REX LEE MEEKER)

[@doney1996]

Expose his name. Expose him through social media.

[@mizzum478]

@@doney1996 rex meeker.

[@aleeshachavez6530]

Unfortunately the 1st case was settled on confidential terms so thats why it hadn't come out until now

[@QyXR2]

The question is how did retained his license after first wrongful death? Did anybody sued him? Was there even a record to check before he was hired again?

[@fluffypocky]

Yall focusing on the wrong thing. Yes, it was tragic especially considering this wasn’t a medically necessary surgery, but she died due to the doctor’s negligence/malpractice, not because she wanted breast augmentation

[@piaaadah]

Exactly. People are acting like it's her fault for not loving herself or somethingm

[@pjp8648]

The medical professionals are being dealt with. Now the message to other young people and parents is this...major surgery is a risk. General anesthesia is a risk. Every person reacts differently....

[@lisajustme2788]

@@pjp8648 the issue was that they left her unattended. Who does that?

[@jennyrebecca7243]

No, people just have REAL concerns over such a young beautiful girl having parents that would rather pay to change their ALREADY PERFECT CHILD than convince her to be confident and love herself AS IS!!!! People who voluntarily put their bodies through the literal trauma of surgery just for looks, carries some blame. This whole situation is ridiculous as well as her parents contribution.

[@DP-ot6zf]

@@jennyrebecca7243 Well said.

[@MenteMaestra91]

It's sad that she passed not knowing she was perfect just the way she was.

[@Godservantandchild]

This is a reminder for me to just love my body as it is.

[@shanae-nicoleaustin3418]

Not everybody who chooses augmentation is doing it from self-hatred. Sometimes it's just nice. If anything this is a reminder to love life, live every moment, and never become complacent in your profession. I don't think Emalyn would have wanted to be remembered as someone who struggled with herself. She'd want to be remembered for who she was.

[@hithisthers7214]

You are so tone-death and disrespectful. This isn't about anyone's physical appearance, this is about a young woman whose life was taken away because of medical malpractice. Disgusting

[@prittypositive3091]

Same here 🤎

[@rachelgarcia4301]

@@hithisthers7214 I can't agree. The surgery was TOTALLY unnecessary. Why risk it?

[@hithisthers7214]

@@rachelgarcia4301 elective and cosmetic surgeries happen ALL THE TIME. It doesn't matter if it was necessary or not. In fact, it's HER body not yours. You have no right to determine whether or not someone should get surgery. She didn't die because it's a risky procedure, she died because of MEDICAL MALPRACTICE. Google it, sweetheart. Grow up and stop blaming victims who trust doctors

[@dinahkruppa913]

When considering any surgery I always remind myself "There is no minor surgery"

[@kathyevans757]

Great advice to all of us. .

[@trishl707]

Exactly

[@analuisa1214]

Yes!!! This is something everyone should be aware. I did breast reduction in december and me, my mom and even my doctor said and knew that this is a big surgery. It may not be as complicated as a heart, brain, intestine surgery, but it every surgery should be treated equally. You have anesthesia, sterilization, the cut, the recovery singularities... It's important to know people who have had surgeries with the doctor, to ask all the questions, and the doctor should ask you questions too! My doctor even asked me if I lived near his office and if I had a way to be in a hospital he was affiliated with within 10 minutes. And with covid, he was even worried about who was going to help me and also would be isolated with me. All these things make a HUGE difference! People need to really know and trust their doctors. The girl's mom was reassuring her "she would be fine". If the girl wasn't confident about it, she shouldn't have been persuaded into it.

[@realreviews4102]

Honestly this is crazy because for any experienced surgeon this would never happen cuz a BA is pretty straightforward they open the pocket and place the implant like how do you have a license and still mess up.... scary.

[@littleorange6361]

Every procedure has risks

[@morenamontalvo8199]

Lock them both up and never ever let them practice medicine again it will happen again if they are not stopped

[@MS-dw2pb]

Sadly the doctors are now allowed to practice again

[@mechellewinslow65]

She was beautiful and did not need a new image. Just a sad story.

[@zammmerjammer]

Never being "enough" is what our society sells as "beauty" to the masses. If you actually value yourself, you're of no use in a consumerist society. To have self-confidence is a radical act.

[@a.d4874]

the greatest news ever! ⬇️ In the very beginning of time God created all & it was good, His plan was to have Him & His creation live in utopia. the satan deceived God’s creation so that wouldn’t happen, we choose evil. Evil has its consequences, death & hell separation from God for eternity is the consequence for disobeying an everlasting God. God doesn’t want that for any of His creation so He sent His Son Jesus(God in the flesh) & Jesus lived the perfect life. Died the death as a criminal, & resurrected, all so that we could have eternal life if we have faith in His beautiful sacrifice. This is God’s plan!

[@rozhin6055]

It doesn't matter if she needed it or not, she should've never died because of that (as the Dr interviewed said).

[@jennyrebecca7243]

Had her parents pushed confidence and self with Ruth instead of funding their daughters issues could have also prevented this.

[@tinajsews2835]

Repent , the kingdom of God is at hand , read your bible for yourself, and pray , there is nothing our there in the world ,ask God to guide and protect you ,if you have any question please ask me.,,

[@PuffyWuzHere]

It's crazy how this life could have been saved and non of this would have happened if they didn't leave her unattended, this was 100% preventable 😔

[@jeanettesmith765]

Please parents, discourage your kids from having these kinds of unnecessary surgeries.

[@stephanie8361]

This is why im scared to get any type of work done! You never know who your getting to put your life in someones hands... Im praying for her parents! Thats just horrific I can't imagine the pain they are going through this is just terrible!

[@lakishalewis6571]

Like everybody keep telling me you should have a breast reduction man I'm not doing nothing I'm scared

[@lizzyyak3016]

@@lakishalewis6571 you the opposite of me. People think my are too small. I thought about it but then say no to surgery implant.

[@ang1692]

@@lakishalewis6571 If they are causing you back issues and self-consciousness I think that you should definitely consider it but if you feel like you would just be doing it for other people then of course keep yourself natural

[@SmileyAdventures]

@@lizzyyak3016 people are whack! Who tells somebody that they think a person’s boobs are too small. This world is crazy.....

[@heroesgrantorino]

Thats horrible who says that to you? Be proud of who you are. You are right to be cautious, we shouldnt mess with nature. It is wise to say that with some things its just the way it is. Peace to you

[@lashawnablanton4649]

I remember hearing about this when it first happened. . I was praying for her to be healed so sad she passed. The drs need to be LOCKED UP!!!

[@FlowerTower]

I guess now you know not to waste your time with prayers. Clearly god doesn’t care.

[@alyssanicole8725]

Its not the doctor fault . People who get these surgerys know that there is a chance they can die but still get it

[@mizzum478]

@@alyssanicole8725 how can you say it's not these doctors fault? Clearly you know nothing about anesthesia.

[@dinkthesink3890]

@@mizzum478 there is achance with these surgeries to go wrong.

[@mizzum478]

@@dinkthesink3890 THe surgery did not even start. Rex put patient under anesthesia and left her alone.

[@REE71901]

Omg this is so sad... as a nurse myself this is total and utter neglect from the nurse and doctor.. there is literally no excuse for this. Some things are just ingrained in you as a medical professional. Makes no sense.

[@risetogreat]

Breast Implants and BBL’s are killing these women.

[@user-fz7kt6cy5t]

it's their fault they're insecure! FEMALES!

[@monicasilvs4084]

This is tragic. My heart goes out to her family. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@meileevaj]

My heart breaks for this family. Sending prayers and love.

[@bryanc2262]

Reminder that surgery that requires anesthesia always has a risk of death or serious injury and should always be considered when considering elective surgical procedures.

[@hashtagangel5998]

But they left her their for 5 hours and didn't do anything

[@milahmilah4661]

Dieing from anesthesia is a s low is 1% in other words it'd pretty safe this case was a fail case from surgeon and not anesthesia itself ,u don't know why ppl decide to get plastic surgery just going to work everyday can end your life,and we sill decide to work

[@src3360]

This was pure negligence

[@TiffanyRusell]

she didn't die of anesthesia per se. It's a case of negligence. The doctor and the nurses left her unattended for over 5 long hours. That's very absurd.

[@cincin1194]

@@TiffanyRusell They left her for 15 min but failed to call 911 for 4-5 hours. So sad

[@christinaposcablo]

I myself has breast implants and I died on the table, thankfully I had good doctors on call and amazing nurses, I was brought back and didn't even know until they told me when I woke up in the recovering room. apparently, my body went into shock. if I can turn back time, I wouldn't have got it and my heart goes out to her family. but anything your body goes through sadly would have a consequence and it's just not worth it :(

[@rosie6]

Wow!!! Happy ur still here❤

[@JETTZ340]

Hello! Happy you’re doing well! I have a question, do you know how this procedure triggers cardiac arrest? I’m wondering

[@jponz85]

​@Burnt Blueberry Pancake it's the anesthesia that causes you to drop in HR and breathing if given too much. You also eventually juat go into a coma and possibly die.

[@SpclOps20]

And all this, for what? A few more likes on your instagram account?

[@ashtonbrooks]

My heart goes out to you! ❤ It's a miracle you're still here. You are strong and had good doctors.

[@canmima6529]

A young girl's body is still developing until 25 years of age. She was so beautiful and vivacious! Such an avoidable loss.☹

[@H.K.5]

Human bodies in general stop developing until 25.

[@H.K.5]

@@AA-ed6ek I said what I needed to say.

[@Liahs333]

That’s actually 100% wrong. It’s around 15 years old. At 19, there is no way her breasts were going to develop more

[@joliefreeman9900]

​@@Liahs333That's not true your boobs grow and change throughout your life there's no certain age where they stop growing

[@sheilaemadian]

This is true. I started budding at age 10 then it pretty much just stopped as soon as it started and I had bee stings for breasts and wore a 32AA. I was totally flat and everyone in my family has beasts except one aunt I had, and they compared me to her, always. My family kept saying that I would probably get them late and was a late bloomer, but it never happened. By my last year of high school, I was already set on getting a breast augmentation which I did at 21. I just wish I waited til maybe after I had kids because pregnancy can give you breasts and there are lots of changes to the breasts that maybe would have satisfied me if I just waited 4 more years til I had my son at 25/26. Also, perimenopause does a lot to the breasts. I regret that I didn’t embrace what I had and now have to technically get them replaced every 10 years. I have them 17 yea now and haven’t been able to afford another surgery, but I know I have to soon. It’s scary. Otherwise, I would have I have an explant surgery which would leave me totally flat chested with scars.

[@sorayaluli9856]

She was so beautiful. She didnt need those implants. R.I.P sweet girl 😭❤

[@rickhammond2473]

The parents are idiots that caused her death.

[@edwinquevedo3958]

So pretty! She didn't need that augmentation

[@carirobinson134]

K V 2:50

[@excellonmarketing4118]

As a parent myself, I burst into tears when I saw how this young girl suffered. I could deeply feel that the young girl was frightened and hoping that the parents would stay with her in the hospital all the time. Although she has sadly passed away, I would like to bring up an important topic and hopefully can prevent this from happening again. It is really heart broken. Why would the parents let their 18-year old daughter to go for breast surgery? Was it for medical reason or simply for enhancing outer beauty? Before the surgery, this young girl looked perfectly healthy and happy and so I assume that the intent of the surgery was not for a medical reason. In my opinion, true beauty is from the inside of an individual. If a person is polite, has a loving heart and a friendly smile, he or she is always beautiful. When someone admire your true beauty, you should be thankful and should appreciate it. However, if someone stares at your beautiful face, you should raise an alert. All young people are pretty regardless your look, gender or color. Young people have so much energy and potentials and the world is awaiting for them to explore. Don't put too much attention to your outside appearance. Don't put too much toxic makeup products on your body. Don't go for risky breast implant surgeries. Individuals or businesses that promote these products want your money only. They do not care about you or your health. To all the young people out there, you are already very beautiful. Don't let any toxic opinions or products to destroy your life. May her soul rest in peace!

[@trudy-annbrown3650]

Well said sir!!!! Thank you for this!!!

[@tem1465]

👏👏👏

[@nolajones9216]

I appreciate your opinion!

[@andyzhuang3946]

Yes thank you !

[@dmvgames731]

Stop blaming the victim in which the blame should be attributed to the medical practitioners for gross negligence. This situation was a result of malpractice that could have occurred with any surgical procedure.

[@SharkVaderYT]

This was a murder

[@dderico78]

Yeah and you can prove this? Especially in a court of law

[@SharkVaderYT]

@@dderico78 The doctors were charged with manslaughter so yeah

[@dderico78]

@@SharkVaderYT but you said murder those two different charges in the court of law

[@lemonlime8949]

@@SharkVaderYTmanslaughter isn’t murder is it?

[@dderico78]

@@lemonlime8949 to say, murder is to say with intent, and they have different degrees of murder. When it comes to the charge murder.

[@sushiojo3888]

19 years old.... so young, why would they let her get that at such a young age tho

[@destinixshakur]

So sad

[@MegaSlimgoody1]

Let? She is an adult.

[@destinixshakur]

@@MegaSlimgoody1 WAS because she DEAD NOW because people like YALLLL say dumb shit like this . Smfh

[@erinhewitt1269]

Cancel the doctor and the nurse of anesthesia’s license. It’s a negligent !they should of call 911 right away.

[@lonelyberg1808]

I have a question, why called the doctor to the doctor

[@silverlily4681]

Why would a 19 years old wanted a breast implants 😱😱😱. Poor baby, she was so pretty 🥺

[@ivorywhite7161]

She was 18 when she went into a coma and passed away at 19. It sucks because she was beautiful the way she was

[@mizzum478]

Doesn’t matter her age. She can be 40 years old after masectomy for breast cancer and going for reconstruction, ahe still would have the same outcome because rex meeker was grossly negligent.

[@yardleyj9391]

18 year-old.

[@brittanyperkins1932]

This happened to my Aunt in Maryland. So sorry for your loss. She was so beautiful .

[@tallie338]

Lord have mercy. She was a beautiful young lady. It’s very sad. She was a little young to have that kind of surgery. My prayers out to the family. I am very sorry for your lost. God be with the family.

[@dweee3450]

Vanity is a deadly sin

[@erikadlloyd5586]

She was already so beautiful. That shouldn't have happened to her.. My daughter wants plastic surgery and I put my foot down told her no! And discourage it every time she brings it up.

[@lizm2306]

good job mom, same here, you can see the mom is really into her self, so she may even encourage this

[@mavis5949]

👏👏👏👏👏Good!

[@Mellovesdeep25]

My parents did the same and I thought they were ridiculous. Now I’m 34 and love my small boobs. With all that’s coming out about breast implant illness too, I’m so glad I never did it. Happy for people who chose to and it goes well but I value my health too much to risk it

[@lizm2306]

@@Mellovesdeep25 This Drs. are not really honest about all the possible illness, and no one go deep on studies on how bad they are. having small breast is normal is not an abnormally, good for you girl

[@user-jt1pq1ym7k]

Yes plz show her this video

[@TheFieldhockeygk11]

This was preventable. A teenager didn’t need breast implants.

[@M3gaBouncyBall]

Oh shut up

[@fish8079]

Just imagine funding your own child to get a surgery that is not an emergency or needed for her to have.

[@ScarletSyidek]

ikr. The cosmetic surgery was unnecessary and if she love herself the way she is, this incident wont happen. She is beautiful, have perfect figure, why would she wanted breast augmentation? The mom basically so proud talking about it and encouraging her to do it despite young age, it is wrong from the start

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@ScarletSyidek isn't augmentation reducing the size?

[@mizzum478]

She didn’t fund her kid. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ajegb1]

@@joannemurdock7899 it’s increasing the size.

[@julesarri6162]

wrong thing to focus on

[@strangekitchenappliances2314]

My soul is in pain. I really hope that her family can be happy again.

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Shes at peace. And personally it's better for her to pass. I used to work n a rehab hospital and had a patient like her who also had cardiac arrest and she lived for years and years in the hospital and with severe brain damage. But no longer in s coma. She's sing you are my sunshine! Lol we loved her, but I saw what she was like before. When my daughter ended up with severe head injuries and a coma. I told her that it was ok for her to go to God if she wasn't going to be able to ride her bike and do things for herself. And the next day she died. I don't regret what I said. I will be home with her in a twinkling of an eye

[@tta1390]

I understand what you’re saying. I watch the show “the resident” and in some episodes you see what coma’s or brain damages do to the patient and family members

[@Theladyinredtarot]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@doracampos2088]

🙏♥️

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

Beautiful 🙏🏽

[@natalieturner664]

She is at peace, if she was saved only!

[@sandrinesobel4455]

So sorry my condolences to family. What a beautiful Girl she's a angel in heaven.🙏 Rest in Peace ❤️

[@ShadowWizard123]

Why didn't anyone tell her she didn't need a surgery. She was so pretty already. Heartbreaking.

[@kushina.4021]

Surgeries should be for medical reasons.

[@stomil]

Stupid parents probably.

[@rigobigboss]

Finally someone mentioned the damn parents they allowed it and knew the risk

[@kimjunkyu8304]

@@rigobigboss it's the doctor negligence not the parents lol so what they allowed their daughter to have breast implant it's the daughter and her parents decision. The doctor fcking killed her. Don't blamed the parents for supporting what their daughter wants.

[@rigobigboss]

@@kimjunkyu8304 their is a risk to breast implants both parents are guilty as the damn doctor say it differently but I’d say i would never support my kids unnecessary things I’d understand you if it were beneficial to get implants kids need support from parents for the future

[@ayojoy1443]

The parents should have assured her more that she was beautiful as she was. They should have never encouraged this surgery

[@mizzum478]

Would you say this if she was getting an appendectomy? No, then it's irrelevant. If Rex meeker was your CRNA for appendectomy, this same outcome could have happened (if not to her, to someone else). this is not a general anesthesia risk... gross negligence is NOT a general anesthesia risk. You NEVER consent to gross negligence. There were soooo much negligence in this case, idk how they aren't in jail for manslaughter.

[@TheSuperHarrygeorge]

@@mizzum478 An appendectomy is performed to save a life, breast augmentation is performed for cosmetic purposes. She was only 19 and Ayo Joy is right, her parents should have affirmed that their daughter needed no enhancement to be beautiful. This was a needless death and for what !!!!

[@mizzum478]

@@TheSuperHarrygeorge doesn’t matter what her parents think. She was an adult and already paid for it. Even if they discouraged her, she still would have had it done. The issue is, even if it were an appendectomy, she would have stilled died bc the issue is rex meeker was grossly negligent. This wasn’t even risk to anesthesia. You never consent to negligence

[@mwambak1438]

It's terrible i feel so bad for them, For the rest of their lives they will always wish they talked their baby girl out of this procedure.

[@kathng8354]

Who was such a beautiful girl. Broke my heart 😭😭😭. My condolences go to Nguyen family . She must b in Heaven 🌹🌹🌹

[@DS-tj2jc]

When will we teach girls they are beautiful just like they are. There's to much plastification going on and I blame it on social media.

[@tinat5484]

I’m sorry to the parents for your terrible tragic loss of your beautiful daughter.

[@crg5460]

That’s awful! I pray she’s at peace now.

[@lmd2454]

No doctor should EVER agree to do plastic surgery on someone so young! The body is still developing and changing. 19 year old young women have completely different bodies than they do by 25 usually. So devastating!

[@JacquelineEitee-rm6xu]

You're right

[@hamc861]

Why did she need fake implants at age 19? She was already beautiful. What a tragedy😭

[@realsuperchanchan]

Social media

[@isla24bonita]

@@realsuperchanchan exactly

[@sarahdawson6373]

I completely agree. But you can tell some girls how perfect they are until you're blue in the face, and they still don't see it. Had he followed the correct procedure regarding her incident, she'd be here today.

[@strawberryseeds]

People can do whatever they want to their bodies and they don’t do it for your approval.

[@DuongNguyen-kz2eq]

Maliza Maria Oh really they don‘t do it for the others? Don‘t fucking lie and feed the dumb decision some idiots make. It‘s crystalclear that people like you and the dead girls parents are delusional enough that their mindset is „they do it for themselves“ , but in reality they do it for the praise and attention, in fact they also don’t want to face their action. Ingnorance don’t protect you from penalty.

[@kita3256]

Moral of the story, teach your daughters to love their bodies just the way they are.

[@UrinrinO]

That's silly

[@sitdownbehumble8675]

No. Moral of the story: stop allowing doctors who are bad at their jobs to keep practicing. This is not the parent's fault, it's the doctors. I'm sure these parents did everything in their power to teach her to "love herself" but people are allowed to have surgery if they want to. And they should be in good hands but these doctors completely failed her and ended up killing her as a result. Stop blaming the victims.

[@AirForceOneCV2007]

never change yourself for ANYONE , LOVE URSELF BECAUSE there's someone out there that will love u FOR U !

[@SpclOps20]

It’s not about that. Girls like this don’t want love,. They want more likes on social media. Even her mother pushed that crap on her.

[@HeatherLynseyMusic]

I’ve always wanted my breasts done, but after watching so many of these I just don’t think it’s worth it. This is so sad 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@rawbbingmysellph7464]

I believe you should invest your "plastic" money to a good psychologist.. all of you.. Good luck!

[@lunaabunnyy]

@@rawbbingmysellph7464 wtf that sounds so rude

[@kittybaskinginthesun285]

A lady in my town died after some fat suction of the upper arms ,days before her marriage 😥imagine losing your life trying to fix your upper arms -which can easily be achieved by exercising & eating clean.

[@rawbbingmysellph7464]

@@lunaabunnyy "It souds".... But are you sure it is?

[@susanb4213]

OR nurse here. The first time I worked a facelift surgery I thought "OH.MY.GOD. Never, never and never!"

[@princedemetri]

She was suffering, and didnt deserve to live in such agony. I am so so so sorry that she had to go through that and I am praying for that family

[@nicolenicole080808]

She was so beautiful. I'll be praying for the family.

[@winkwink7318]

That's why you should live with "Simple living ,high thinking "

[@silfig9717]

Please parents learn say NO to your kids, and talk to them about the importance of accepting themselves exsacly how they are, because there beautiful just that way God created them , plastic surgeon will pay for his wrong doing no question about the, but us parents need to teach our daughters the big breast is not what makes us women beautiful , we have to learn how to say NO to surten things and Yes went is appropriate, my condolences to the family.

[@1991-present]

She was an adult

[@soniaduran3983]

But she was 18? Parents probably Tried to talk her out of it but ultimately had no say

[@rubylynarce2276]

Yeah and anyways getting that big surgery at a very young age was not smart or safe. That's very young and many things can go wrong with that surgery. She would still be here if that surgery never happened. It sad but I guess that was destiny to happen. Rip

[@jazminj6512]

@@1991-present then why are they suing. Parents always have a say.

[@bellaapple2166]

At 19 I still lived at home. I was in college I would come home on summer break but I could not walk up to my mother and tell her I'm getting boob surgery while living in her house lol. Plus I never cared about that kind of thing. I had boobs my whole life, then at 25 my boobs went from CD to DD. 🤷‍♀️ But I don't even wear low cut shrits so it's tucked away. I just think some surgeries are super unnecessary.

[@jay-by1se]

So these terrible parents killed their child by teaching her image was life and her primary value was sex. That's terrible.

[@mizzum478]

You are focusing on the wrong part. Would you say this if she was there for an appendectomy? Because the type of surgery wasn't the issue. The provider was. If Rex Meeker was your CRNA that day, this could have been you. This was NOT a general anesthesia risk. This was gross negligence. You NEVER consent to gross negligence, NEVER. That doctor and CRNA killed her.

[@damitaheidelberg1537]

It’s very sad but why would her parents let her do this?

[@damitaheidelberg1537]

@Grant Goldberg if they paid for it they could have stopped it

[@fifi-vl1it]

@@damitaheidelberg1537 did you not watch the video? she saved up for the surgery herself

[@damitaheidelberg1537]

@@fifi-vl1it look smart ass they could have talked her out of it is all I’m saying

[@fifi-vl1it]

@@damitaheidelberg1537 look dumb ass it’s not your business, she obviously really wanted it. and you don’t know if her parents tried to stop her or not y’all just love to assume and say whatever on here

[@msfilipinamerican]

@@damitaheidelberg1537 Emma saved up for it herself

[@amouryourskin4691]

Why would parents encourage their child getting surgery?

[@eurekamreum5458]

I mean, she was 19 already and paid for it with her own money... What were they supposed to do? Lock her in their house until she no longer wanted it? At that point you can just hope for the best and help them find a good medical team.

[@Liahs333]

You don’t know they encouraged her. They could’ve said please don’t. You definitely do not have young adults as children as you would know you couldn’t do a damn thing if they wanted surgery. Kinda crummy blaming the parents when this is 100% the doctor and anesthesiologist

[@RoMaMa923]

Why did the mom allow her daughter so young to have this surgery to begin with?! So sad this young girl died at a young age.

[@julesarri6162]

wrong question

[@luckyone2311]

Good question!

[@srehtaef1824]

😒 really?

[@sitdownbehumble8675]

Stop blaming the victims, holy f*ck. Physical image has a LOT to do with confidence, I know because I personally have a birth deformation and when I have my surgery, I'll be 1000% more confident. Why do you think transgender people want to have surgery? Because it's important for them to feel at home in their bodies. She had every right to have surgery if she wanted to, she was supposed to be safe and well taken care of, but the doctors failed her. The parents and this poor girl were the victims, stop blaming them.

[@ashleyk6716]

Is that really what you want to focus on instead of the murdering doctor and anesthesiologist who killed a beautiful, innocent girl due to their negligence?

[@joannemurdock7899]

With deepest sympathy to all her family!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@vannamom1990]

This is so sad. A lot of women go through these type of procedures. Unfortunately this one took a young woman’s life away. RIP my condolences to her families and friends. 🙏🏽

[@Elvenboadicea]

It's nice to see empathic people on here. Society has downgraded with the horrible comments and lack of empathy

[@aintplayinggames7086]

Girls, don`t get that stuff done to you for vanity. As a man, I can say, the best part of being with a woman is, hugs, kisses and spending time together like roadtrips. Don`t be hard on yourselves please.

[@jogirl836]

I’ve had my breast done twice now and I’ve never seen such negligence in my life. That doctor and nurse should’ve never left her side after they gave her anesthesia. ESP not knowing how it’ll effect someone. And they know this. The fact that they left her for hours is total BS. They should be shut down. For good. Prayers for the family ❤️

[@usagi9789]

exactly! it's stupid that people say "she shouldve loved her own body more because she is beautiful" bs. no one can understand her struggle, and it's her own body-her choice. they make it sound like VANITY is what killed this kind, funny, beautiful girl. she was not vain, she was severely insecure (as mentioned) and the parents wanted to help her have more confidence. what killed her is NEGLIGENCE.

[@IrvingRodriguez-wi5mb]

@@usagi9789 confidence should not come from getting operations to make men lust after you and making your self a sexual object, like social media portrays. She needed her parents to show her value and that she is loved and beautiful the way she is. I dont understand how they would just let an 18 year old kid do that to herself.

[@usagi9789]

@@IrvingRodriguez-wi5mb ah yes bc an 18 yr old getting breast augmentation is for men's lust? that's a disgusting way of thinking. i understand the part where everyone should love their own body, but that should not be the conversation right now. this shifts the blame from the killer to the victim. victim blaming will help the doctor and nurse escape their negligence. that will give the perpetrators the opportunity to do this to another girl.

[@IrvingRodriguez-wi5mb]

@@usagi9789 if getting thousands dollar operations on a woman's breast is not for getting mens attention or making them lust after you is not the purpose then i seriously need enlightenment.

[@alorena_02]

@@IrvingRodriguez-wi5mb it seems then that you seriously need enlightenment

[@Gwrrrn]

She looked perfectly fine bro To all the girls out there u dont need to change anything about you. You are very gorgeous bro. Don let instagram persuade u on surgery

[@irelandamanda]

She was absolutely beautiful. 🥺

[@Ardivilli]

They have a beautiful family! I'm sorry they have to go thru this. RIP

[@MaryMacElveen]

They should be sued for every single penny and then thrown in prison.

[@melbags9789]

What a handsome / beautiful family. So very sorry for their loss!

[@ashleenicole5799]

This scared me enough to change my mind about a breast augmentation

[@FiddleYourTiddle666]

Not me LMAOO

[@ashleenicole5799]

@Fiddle YourTiddle good luck lmao

[@VicDrums83]

5 hours before calling 911? Sue the hell out of them.

[@kim-b8660]

Why would you even go through that kind of surgery at such young age, she is already beautiful and look perfect. So sad. RIP young lady

[@rickhammond2473]

The parents are morons that is why.

[@Elvenboadicea]

Insecurity and social conditioning to feel accepted. Likely had a hard childhood and wanted some control over her life to be the person she wanted to be. It's very tragic :(

[@jeahandong4804]

Accept and embraced what God had given to you and be thankful of what you have.

[@joannemurdock7899]

Well said good advise

[@yardleyj9391]

Amen

[@athujam]

God created us beautifully in our own way so we should love the way we are. Sorry for the deceased family.

[@aintplayinggames7086]

God is the best doctor and when it comes to women, He got it right. Sometimes I think God made women just to show us men how great He is. They are pretty.

[@boxingmonthly]

it's no wonder as it takes him 5 hours to finish his damn Sentence

[@lprempeh5035]

They fail as a parent. She was too young to be thinking this, beautiful girl

[@gabrielkamfwa5215]

I blame the parents. How could a reasonable parent allow their child at 18 to go for such a procedure?

[@youboring4219]

So it’s the parents fault, and not the doctors neglect and lack of care? Makes sense

[@gabrielkamfwa5215]

@@youboring4219 oh yes,pretty much the parents fault.

[@maddiemaki8988]

@@gabrielkamfwa5215 how is it the parents fault? She 18 technically a adult so there is nothing they could have done. She’s adult she makes her own medical decisions they can’t decide for her and she saved up for the procedure it’s not like they payed for it

[@azrael3758]

Vanity kills. Yes the doctors are at fault for neglect but you got to protect yourself first and foremost.

[@genevabejarano1543]

We as parents!... who are here to be parents 👪👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 not their beatest. Sometimes we need to say, to them "NO" you look beautiful the why you are. But, She, was 18yrs, she chosen this for herself.

[@alnaing]

I blame it on the mom. Sorry

[@violetblue8216]

Poor thing.... so young and innocent :( and to think she saved up for this. I cannot even imagine their anguish. The dr and person who admitted the anesthesia must not ever do so ever again! and must answer for her death. She was neglected, not watched over and it cost her her life. I hope the family receives some small form of justice but nothing will ever replace their beloved daughter. My sincere condolences to her family.

[@missmodern]

A 5 hour delay isn't exactly being "rushed to the hospital"!

[@cynthiareed6494]

No one should ever be left unattended after anesthesia is administered. This is atrocious. It is the anesthetist’s responsibility to stand by the patient at all times until waking. Absolutely atrocious.

[@gleng317]

This is devastating! RIP and may God bless the family.

[@jojo9820]

Sending prayers to the family and yes they should sue and I’ll pray for them

[@kuhtareruh11]

God ,so sad. Such a beautiful, beautiful young woman. I pray for you all 🙏

[@user-el3iw6rz3m]

I truly hope she's at peace, seeing her in that nursing home bed making those sounds made my heart ache. I couldn't imagine the pain of her family. The family shared footage of her at the nursing home, i couldn't help but wonder of she was crying or In pain... May God cradle her family in comfort & peace now and forever.

[@leeannmansfield5254]

MUM you should of told your daughter she was beautiful many more times....very sad

[@Dyamanti22]

She was already so gorgeous. This is really sad. I feel for the family.

[@albertinaalumbungu3225]

God she was beautiful, i wish her mom or someone could've told her she wasn't done growing and that size she wasn't happy with was gonna change. God rest her beautiful soul in peace💔

[@carolhew73]

Unfortunately, looking at the mom, there was little chance of her getting sound advice about being preoccupied with her physical appearance.

[@Cure4theCold]

Oh my, poor child. Why did the parents allow her to do this. She's so young

[@BelligerentStyle]

If a surgeon's office doesn't have a proper anesthesiologist, run. RUN.

[@ShinbiBelldandy]

When a patient is under anesthesia, they need to be continuously monitored. This place sounds like it was a chop shop. Poor girl. RIP!

[@DeathRebel369]

Dam, that pretty tough to hear about. Especially when it was something that could have been prevented. Take care and love yourself for who you are.

[@kalliet2390]

This is beyond heartbreaking! I don’t blame her at all for wanting to get that done but I would NEVER have a surgery I didn’t need! You just never know when something that is routine will go wrong! Not worth the risk! Poor girl and her poor family, so incredibly sad!

[@PiranhaJaw22]

how about blaming the parents? encouraging a self-image problem.

[@starelise1387]

The implants/surgery didn’t kill her, the was the NEGLIGENCE OF BOTH THE DOCTOR AND STAFF!!! They left her unattended 15 mins and didn’t call 911 until hours later! This case wasn’t botched surgery it’s the staff!

[@ProtectOurBigCats]

Something was also wrong with the family's values. Why the mother did not talk her teenage daughter out of the surgery?

[@giearomin2738]

Getting under the knife is always risky and what is sad is that she doesn't have to

[@oliviaacosta6239]

I hope her parents don’t live with the guilt cause their lives will never be the same. What if? Prayers to her parents who will live with guilt

[@mwambak1438]

It's terrible i feel so bad for them, For the rest of their lives they will always wish they talked their baby girl out of this procedure.

[@yardleyj9391]

They should. Mom looks superficial and has had surgeries herself. Teaching children to honour the Universe and Its Master is important. We are wonderfully created. I support surgeries for medical reasons only.

[@oliviaacosta6239]

Yardley, we can’t judge, an 18 yr old is an adult. I never had any plastic surgery for this same reason, I don’t want my daughter to think plastic surgery is the answer, however, this mom will live in guilt and blaming her is not fair. It’s the anesthesiologist who is at fault along with the nurse. I’m an ICU nurse, and I have to monitor my patients closely. These providers are at fault 100%

[@Darkstalker212]

*"My friend"* ... that's the problem with modern parents these days smh

[@nikenarumdhati5214]

My parents always said I was beautiful without having to change anything that God gave me. Rest in Peace.

[@trecytchikangu2399]

I have just learnt a lesson from this. I will teach my children to love their bodies no matter what.Sad Story.

[@wonderfullword123]

why parents allow teen daughter go under the knife ? !!!

[@capfam9875]

TRUE.

[@belleame5091]

Because she was an adult & she can make her own decisions... so sad

[@wonderfullword123]

@@belleame5091 she's only 18! 13 to 19 is teenagers !

[@belleame5091]

@@wonderfullword123 18 is considered a adult, you do know that right?

[@wonderfullword123]

@@belleame5091 13 to 19 teenagers