Guest guest Posted August 11, 2003 Report Share Posted August 11, 2003 In a message dated 8/12/2003 12:51:02 AM Central Standard Time, ampotucek@... writes: > Everything is in the Lord's hands, however, and he's > >guiding us every step of the way. > > > >Regina > > Dear Regina, My heart goes out to you for your friend. We all know that there is such a risk to this surgery and as bad as we hate it we all have a date that we are taken. We pray that no one has this happen but it does sometimes. God came for her early and though it breaks our hearts we have to let her go. I pray for her family that their loss will ease in time. But through her death maybe caution will be better served because of it. It is sad though that this happened to such a young person. God Bless her and her family. WOLFIE Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2003 Report Share Posted August 11, 2003 In a message dated 8/12/2003 12:51:02 AM Central Standard Time, ampotucek@... writes: > Everything is in the Lord's hands, however, and he's > >guiding us every step of the way. > > > >Regina > > Dear Regina, My heart goes out to you for your friend. We all know that there is such a risk to this surgery and as bad as we hate it we all have a date that we are taken. We pray that no one has this happen but it does sometimes. God came for her early and though it breaks our hearts we have to let her go. I pray for her family that their loss will ease in time. But through her death maybe caution will be better served because of it. It is sad though that this happened to such a young person. God Bless her and her family. WOLFIE Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2003 Report Share Posted August 11, 2003 Hi All, In the past month I have had two close people undergo WLS. One, my husband, Tee, who, in spite of lots of health issues, has come through with flying colors and is doing great and down about 30 lbs in since July 17th. He is the success story. However, another close person to me, my friend , a young 28 year old woman of good health, with no co-morbidities, went into WLS last Thursday and is now in heaven. The surgeon made a tragic mistake and severed her intestine. Toxins went throughout her body and it shut down in a matter of hours. I am contemplating this surgery myself, and this has been intensely sobering. It brings to mind the grave seriousness of this surgery. Things can happen and I am weighing the options VERY heavily right now. I am posting this so we all keep in mind that this is a serious procedure not to be taken lightly. It's not a cure-all, and things can happen. Everything is in the Lord's hands, however, and he's guiding us every step of the way. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 >I am posting this so we all keep in mind that this is a serious >procedure not to be taken lightly. It's not a cure-all, and things >can happen. Everything is in the Lord's hands, however, and he's >guiding us every step of the way. > >Regina I am so very sorry about your friend. I don't think anyone here takes WLS lightly. If they do, they don't need to be having it. Also too if you believe it to be a cure all, you are in for a rude awakeing when you get home from the hospital. This is the hardest thing I've ever done in my 32 years on this earth, but it's given me my life back and I'd do it again in a second if I had to. Good to hear your husband is doing well! Kimmie Lap RNY 12/19/02 343/201/135 _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 1st off, your friend's death was tragic & regrettable. speaking for myself & my in-person wls friends, none of us take surgery lightly. even among the posties: one of the miami GBF's got a kinked bowel @ 18 months out. during my pre-op process, i was cognizant of the fact i might DIE, @ 30 years old with a 4 month old marrriage to the best guy in the universe. 300,000 people die every year from obesity, i wasn't gonna be one of 'em. lori h. > Hi All, > > In the past month I have had two close people undergo WLS. One, my > husband, Tee, who, in spite of lots of health issues, has come > through with flying colors and is doing great and down about 30 lbs > in since July 17th. He is the success story. > > However, another close person to me, my friend , a young 28 > year old woman of good health, with no co-morbidities, went into WLS > last Thursday and is now in heaven. The surgeon made a tragic > mistake and severed her intestine. Toxins went throughout her body > and it shut down in a matter of hours. > > I am contemplating this surgery myself, and this has been intensely > sobering. It brings to mind the grave seriousness of this surgery. > Things can happen and I am weighing the options VERY heavily right > now. > > I am posting this so we all keep in mind that this is a serious > procedure not to be taken lightly. It's not a cure-all, and things > can happen. Everything is in the Lord's hands, however, and he's > guiding us every step of the way. > > Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 1st off, your friend's death was tragic & regrettable. speaking for myself & my in-person wls friends, none of us take surgery lightly. even among the posties: one of the miami GBF's got a kinked bowel @ 18 months out. during my pre-op process, i was cognizant of the fact i might DIE, @ 30 years old with a 4 month old marrriage to the best guy in the universe. 300,000 people die every year from obesity, i wasn't gonna be one of 'em. lori h. > Hi All, > > In the past month I have had two close people undergo WLS. One, my > husband, Tee, who, in spite of lots of health issues, has come > through with flying colors and is doing great and down about 30 lbs > in since July 17th. He is the success story. > > However, another close person to me, my friend , a young 28 > year old woman of good health, with no co-morbidities, went into WLS > last Thursday and is now in heaven. The surgeon made a tragic > mistake and severed her intestine. Toxins went throughout her body > and it shut down in a matter of hours. > > I am contemplating this surgery myself, and this has been intensely > sobering. It brings to mind the grave seriousness of this surgery. > Things can happen and I am weighing the options VERY heavily right > now. > > I am posting this so we all keep in mind that this is a serious > procedure not to be taken lightly. It's not a cure-all, and things > can happen. Everything is in the Lord's hands, however, and he's > guiding us every step of the way. > > Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Regina, Sorry for your loss!!! I would like to know if your husband and your friend had the same surgery and the same doctor? Good News/Sad News Hi All, In the past month I have had two close people undergo WLS. One, my husband, Tee, who, in spite of lots of health issues, has come through with flying colors and is doing great and down about 30 lbs in since July 17th. He is the success story. However, another close person to me, my friend , a young 28 year old woman of good health, with no co-morbidities, went into WLS last Thursday and is now in heaven. The surgeon made a tragic mistake and severed her intestine. Toxins went throughout her body and it shut down in a matter of hours. I am contemplating this surgery myself, and this has been intensely sobering. It brings to mind the grave seriousness of this surgery. Things can happen and I am weighing the options VERY heavily right now. I am posting this so we all keep in mind that this is a serious procedure not to be taken lightly. It's not a cure-all, and things can happen. Everything is in the Lord's hands, however, and he's guiding us every step of the way. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Regina, Sorry for your loss!!! I would like to know if your husband and your friend had the same surgery and the same doctor? Good News/Sad News Hi All, In the past month I have had two close people undergo WLS. One, my husband, Tee, who, in spite of lots of health issues, has come through with flying colors and is doing great and down about 30 lbs in since July 17th. He is the success story. However, another close person to me, my friend , a young 28 year old woman of good health, with no co-morbidities, went into WLS last Thursday and is now in heaven. The surgeon made a tragic mistake and severed her intestine. Toxins went throughout her body and it shut down in a matter of hours. I am contemplating this surgery myself, and this has been intensely sobering. It brings to mind the grave seriousness of this surgery. Things can happen and I am weighing the options VERY heavily right now. I am posting this so we all keep in mind that this is a serious procedure not to be taken lightly. It's not a cure-all, and things can happen. Everything is in the Lord's hands, however, and he's guiding us every step of the way. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Hi Lori, I wasn't trying to be condescending. I would hope that everyone here does not take WLS lightly. I didn't before this event, (I awaited very anxiously for my husband's surgery to end and to see him out of ICU two days later) and have considered all options for myself as well. Sometimes, though, with the great results of most, we may overlook the dangers and embrace to the hope of perfect results somewhat blindly. I posted within 30 minutes of hearing the news about my friend. I did that so I could relay what I was feeling and heighten the awareness among those few who may not realize the dangers of this surgery. Believe me, in light of my friend's fate, I will not choose a surgeon lightly, or out of convenience. Only the best is good enough, and even then with trepedition. ~ Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2003 Report Share Posted August 12, 2003 Hi Lori, I wasn't trying to be condescending. I would hope that everyone here does not take WLS lightly. I didn't before this event, (I awaited very anxiously for my husband's surgery to end and to see him out of ICU two days later) and have considered all options for myself as well. Sometimes, though, with the great results of most, we may overlook the dangers and embrace to the hope of perfect results somewhat blindly. I posted within 30 minutes of hearing the news about my friend. I did that so I could relay what I was feeling and heighten the awareness among those few who may not realize the dangers of this surgery. Believe me, in light of my friend's fate, I will not choose a surgeon lightly, or out of convenience. Only the best is good enough, and even then with trepedition. ~ Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 not a prob, regina. you've been through A LOT. your intentions were to inform & warn. there's been a number of cautionary tales on here & they're important & valuable to both pre & posties. i've met quite a few post-ops, including one my age & in good health, who almost died of a blood clot & then almost died again of internal bleeding from the blood thinners. & i posted about her. no sugar coating. lori h. 15 1/2 grateful months out > Hi Lori, > > I wasn't trying to be condescending. I would hope that everyone here does > not take WLS lightly. I didn't before this event, (I awaited very anxiously for my > husband's surgery to end and to see him out of ICU two days later) and have > considered all options for myself as well. Sometimes, though, with the great > results of most, we may overlook the dangers and embrace to the hope of > perfect results somewhat blindly. I posted within 30 minutes of hearing the > news about my friend. I did that so I could relay what I was feeling and > heighten the awareness among those few who may not realize the dangers of > this surgery. Believe me, in light of my friend's fate, I will not choose a surgeon > lightly, or out of convenience. Only the best is good enough, and even then > with trepedition. ~ Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 not a prob, regina. you've been through A LOT. your intentions were to inform & warn. there's been a number of cautionary tales on here & they're important & valuable to both pre & posties. i've met quite a few post-ops, including one my age & in good health, who almost died of a blood clot & then almost died again of internal bleeding from the blood thinners. & i posted about her. no sugar coating. lori h. 15 1/2 grateful months out > Hi Lori, > > I wasn't trying to be condescending. I would hope that everyone here does > not take WLS lightly. I didn't before this event, (I awaited very anxiously for my > husband's surgery to end and to see him out of ICU two days later) and have > considered all options for myself as well. Sometimes, though, with the great > results of most, we may overlook the dangers and embrace to the hope of > perfect results somewhat blindly. I posted within 30 minutes of hearing the > news about my friend. I did that so I could relay what I was feeling and > heighten the awareness among those few who may not realize the dangers of > this surgery. Believe me, in light of my friend's fate, I will not choose a surgeon > lightly, or out of convenience. Only the best is good enough, and even then > with trepedition. ~ Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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