Death in family....

This message title has dual meaning. Bill's cousin, Denise, had gastric bypass a month or so ago. We got word today that she passed away on Sunday.

I first met Denise a little over 4 years ago (~6 months before my coma). Based on her height, I would guess that her weight was ~500 lb at that time. At that time, Denise had to use a walker to be mobile at all. Some of the other cousins made sure they introduced me to Denise...hoping that she would inquire about weight loss surgery. She did....a little bit anyway.  I was careful in what I said. At that time, it hadn't been very long since we lost our WLS sister Mary. Denise unfortunately waited until her doctor told her 'do it or die'. I haven't seen Denise since May 2006 so I don't have any idea how much her weight had topped off at prior to her agreeing to having WLS. Knowing human nature though, I would gues that adding 4 years probably added another 100 lb or so. It definately added stress to her physically and medically. After Denise had the WLS, she was sent to a rehab so she could have enough assistance to get up and walk. Denise ended up getting mersa and sent back to the hospital and admitted to ICU, where her body decided it had enough. Bill and I are waiting to find out when the services will be.

So...in sadness, I share not only that Bill's cousin has passed away, but a WLS sister. I hope that Denise is now running care free in the flower fields of Heaven.

Sherri

Oh Sherri.  I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss, as well as a member of our own WLS family.

You and Bill will be in our thoughts.  I too hope that she is running swift and light through Heaven.

((((Hugs))))

So sorry to hear about ur loss and ill keep u all in my prayers.

Sorry for your loss of another of Bill's family.    It seems you guys have been thru alot this past year.  You are in my prayers.

I am sorry that her surgery wasn't done in time to save her life and give her a new chance like we have.  But she is no longer weighed down by the burden of obesity.  Try to be happy for her and know she is enjoying her new self, pain free, and able to dance, run and even jump if she chooses!!!

Huge hugz,
Tracy

Sherri

So sorry for your loss.Yes she is running free now.Prayers to you and Bill

Sherri,

I didn't know Denise personally, but she was a friend of several of the members of our Indy SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) club.  They were good friends with her.  I was so sorry to hear about her passing.  Her family is in our prayers.

Pauletta

Sherri,  I am so sorry to hear of your family losing a member.  The cir****tances are sad, because she was doing something to improve her life, but based on what you tell she was suffering with the weight and the issues it caused.  She is free of that now.  My prayers go out to your family.
Terry

I'm sorry for your loss.

Cindy

Sherri, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's and your's loss. It is truly a shame that she didn't find the wonderful life that we all found in time for her to enjoy it. I know that she is in heaven now and enjoying her new life and her weight is no longer a problem for her. She has shed the walker and is now having the time of her life. I really think that it is important that we, who found the gift of weight loss surgery in time, give thanks that we got another chance of living life. I know that I am. I could have never continued going at the rate that I was then. Sending you and Bill love and hugs....