AL member has passed away

didn't see this posted here and thought I'd be sure you guys knew

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Loris Midlothian, VA Neil E. Hutcher M.D. RNY (03/30/05) Member Since: 01/07/05 [Latest Posts]

Post Date: 11/4/09 11:44 am 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                                      Loris  344/142@ 5'2"  At Goal                                                          Lower body lift  10/17/2007                                      Upper body lift     1/23/2008

This is indeed sad. I will keep Renee's family in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.

Gina

Gosh, this saddens me ... I am so sorry to hear of this Loris.
I was a briefly acquainted with Renee via the boards.
I will remember her family in my prayers.
Thank you for coming to us with this news. 

Oh Loris...I am so sorry.  I will remember her family and friends in my prayers. 

((Loris))
I am so sorry to hear about Renee. I know she appreciated your friendship. I had talked to Renee several times on the phone and via email. I hadn't heard from her this past year as she wasn't posting here on the Bama boards. She had a rough road but seemed to be doing better after she had her surgery at UAB. I will be praying for her husband and her children. I am just in shock right now.
Do you know the arrangements? Please let us know.. Maybe you can email me Chris's address?
I have Renee's cell number but that was all I had. Thanks.