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On November 4, 2023, Harrison underwent a combined umbilical hernia repair and tummy tuck procedure at a Mayo Clinic-affiliated facility in Wisconsin. Within days of removing his bandages, he noticed signs of improper surgical execution, including a misaligned and jagged incision, insufficient removal of excess skin, and failure to reposition the belly button, which may have directly contributed to the rerupture of the hernia. He was later billed $5,000 for that complication alone and described the entire procedure as poorly and incompletely performed. Harrison attempted to address his concerns through the hospital’s Patient Experience department, explicitly requesting a refund and stating that he did not trust the original provider to perform a revision. However, the clinic declined his request on three separate occasions, each time deferring to the surgeon’s own self-assessment that “excellent care” had been provided. He has preserved a significant amount of evidence, including MyChart correspondence, messages with staff, and a large collection of photos and videos documenting the outcome. Harrison has found it difficult to secure legal representation locally, citing that many attorneys are unwilling to take on a case against a well-known institution. He is now actively seeking help from an attorney outside of his immediate region who is willing to pursue reimbursement and corrective justice for what he believes is a clear instance of surgical negligence and institutional failure.