Loss of OH member
It is with great sorrow I tell you of the loss of Renee A. , I Ride My Harley from Alabama.
Many of you will remember her as the sweet, gentle woman who fought hard to overcome a bad RNY surgery. That was finally corrected, but she had what was finally diagnosed as chronic osmotic diarreha. She stayed malnourished and suffered many serious infections. She had her corrective surgery at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and recently was treated at Vanderbilt. She died of infection.
Renee had a disabling heart condition when she had her RNY, it is why she had it. She needed to lose weight. Sadly, her heart trouble was not lessened by her weight loss.
Renee leaves behind her husband Chris, a son about 22, a son DJ around 18, a first grade son, and a daughter about 4 named Reena, her mother and a grandchild. Her mother lost her husband, Renee's dad, last year and her son, Renee's brother, this May.
Renee and I were real time friends. She was a strong, warm, funny person. We spent many hours on the phone. She had a lot of love to give. I miss her already.
She didn't regret having gastric bypass, just her choice of surgeons. Please read her profile for more information on her surgery. http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/i_ride_my_harley/
Loris
Many of you will remember her as the sweet, gentle woman who fought hard to overcome a bad RNY surgery. That was finally corrected, but she had what was finally diagnosed as chronic osmotic diarreha. She stayed malnourished and suffered many serious infections. She had her corrective surgery at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and recently was treated at Vanderbilt. She died of infection.
Renee had a disabling heart condition when she had her RNY, it is why she had it. She needed to lose weight. Sadly, her heart trouble was not lessened by her weight loss.
Renee leaves behind her husband Chris, a son about 22, a son DJ around 18, a first grade son, and a daughter about 4 named Reena, her mother and a grandchild. Her mother lost her husband, Renee's dad, last year and her son, Renee's brother, this May.
Renee and I were real time friends. She was a strong, warm, funny person. We spent many hours on the phone. She had a lot of love to give. I miss her already.
She didn't regret having gastric bypass, just her choice of surgeons. Please read her profile for more information on her surgery. http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/i_ride_my_harley/
Loris
Loris 344/119@ 5'2" Below Goal
Lower body lift 10/17/2007
Upper body lift 1/23/2008
Dear Loris,
I'm so sorry to hear the news about the loss of your friend and a fellow OHer. I'm so sorry that her family will have to go on without her in their lives. It's very sad. May the wonderful memories each of you have about Renee help to sustain you during these dark days. My prayers are with each family member and every friend of Renee's.
(((Hugs))),
Mary
I'm so sorry to hear the news about the loss of your friend and a fellow OHer. I'm so sorry that her family will have to go on without her in their lives. It's very sad. May the wonderful memories each of you have about Renee help to sustain you during these dark days. My prayers are with each family member and every friend of Renee's.
(((Hugs))),
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
My deepest sympathy on your loss - and all of our loss.
My heart goes out to you and her family.
My heart goes out to you and her family.
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First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
Oh Loris, I am so very sorry to hear this and send my heartfelt sympathy to you and Renee's family.
I remember all of Renee's struggles with her revision and when she posted about the death of her brother. I so hoped she'd be able to overcome her medical problems.
This is so very sad and I know you were her good friend.
hugs, Judi
OMG, just reading her profile makes me so sad. I seen that she lost her brother earlier this year, and her dad the year before, and now she is gone. I could only Imagine what her Mother and her Kids are going through at this moment. My prayers are with her family during this very hard time. Rest In Peace Renee!
Oh No, Loris!!
I don't know what to say. I remember calling her when she came out of the hospital the first time-she needed an advocate and I wanted to help her find someone. She TRIED so hard and was so very brave.
There are so many things I want to say-but I can't find the words and I feel heartbroken!
If her family reads this-Renee LOVED her family more than anything else. I am sure I don't need to tell you-but if it gives any comfort at all-she felt stronger because you loved her and held her close.
I will stop for now...but I am thinking of you tonight, Renee and your loved ones.
If there is anything that the family needs in the way of help or support-I hope that someone will share with the board how we can do that.
Peace,
Therese
I don't know what to say. I remember calling her when she came out of the hospital the first time-she needed an advocate and I wanted to help her find someone. She TRIED so hard and was so very brave.
There are so many things I want to say-but I can't find the words and I feel heartbroken!
If her family reads this-Renee LOVED her family more than anything else. I am sure I don't need to tell you-but if it gives any comfort at all-she felt stronger because you loved her and held her close.
I will stop for now...but I am thinking of you tonight, Renee and your loved ones.
If there is anything that the family needs in the way of help or support-I hope that someone will share with the board how we can do that.
Peace,
Therese
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