Alert: Ashleigh in surgery tomorrow!

I'm so sorry to say that Ashleigh is still going to be "going through it" for a while. She had an upper GI today that showed some type of obstruction. Dr. O said it could be an intestinal obstruction or some large intestines might be steeping through the staple line. I wish I could take this pain and fear away from her. I know what recurrent surgeries are like, but I'm old and "I've lived." I do hate to think of one so young having to suffer, but I know old bird like me were made tough through life's experiences that seared and shaped us at the same time. I've gone into detail about the inquiries about her condition. She is deeply touched by all of you and so am I. The surgery will be tomorrow at 7 a.m. I'm sooooooo thankful for Dr. O. These tricky abdominal procedures are right up his expert alley. Please pray for both Ashleigh and her surgeon. Thank you deeply, Frances

Frances, Thanks for the update. Tell sweet Ashleigh we are praying for her for full recovery and to be back and up and about in no time. Tell her she has a cheering section here at OH waiting for her. You are in my prayers too sweet lady, you have been through alot lately. Gina

I will keep Ashleigh in my prayer. Please keep us informed of her condition. thank you love denise 250-199-150

Hey Francis: Is this something that was caused from her bypass? What are they going to be doing in the morning? I can't beleive she has to go through this! I do know that Dr. O is a very good doctor so I know she is in good hands!!! Thanks, Christie

Hi Christine, Dr. O. will go in through the same incisions. He will go to inspect the area where the organs are "bypassed" to check to see if some bowels are slowing peeking through the staple line. Her intestines could be obstructed in another area and not the staple line. After he finds and fixes the obstruction, he will do a barium swallow type procedure to see if all goes through without seeping or stopping. I told her tonight that I'm thinking about seeing Dr. O. for an unrelated problem (to wls) because of his rare and expert skills. I thank God for such a soul. You are welcome! Frances

thanx frances for the info. I will keep her in my prayers,,, keep us posted. rhonda

OH WOW! I sure hate hearing that. I just got off the phone with Ashleigh and she said she was a bit nervous about the procedure. I know she'll be just fine and she'll bounce right back up to the surface. She's a tough cookie! I'll be keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers ..... I Love Ya Ash! Dee

Thanks for letting us know Frances. Tell Ash we are all here rooting for her and hope she recoveries quickly from this. Take care. Tina

let's all keep Ashleigh in our prayers.

Frances, Thanks for updating us on Ashleigh. Let her know we are praying for her quick recovery. I'm so sorry she is having complications. Let her know she is in our thoughts and prayers. Anne