Update from Bob McQueen's Wife

Gentleman,

 

 

I just got off the phone with Bob’s wife and was finally able to get an update.  He’s been through quite an ordeal, is showing improvement, but by no means is out of the woods.

 

 

Bob’s initial surgery went fine and Dr. Scott was very pleased with the results.  However, Bob’s blood pressure remained very low and he was having difficulties coming out of anesthesia.  Later on Monday evening, Bob’s wife received a phone call letting her know that Bob was bleeding out and was being rushed into emergency surgery.  The bleeding was not in the area of the pouch or the bypass intestine and reconnect it was lower in his bowels.  The doctors do not know the cause of the bleeding but it is not the WLS directly that is the culprit.  He’s opened up from sternum to pubic bone at this point and there are 5 drains in.  On Wednesday night there was another episode of bleeding and Bob’s drains were full of bile.  Once again rushed into surgery for a third time to address the multiple bleeders in his bowels – his wife was told at the time of the third surgery that they did not believe that Bob live through that surgery.  But he did!!!  Woo-hoo!!!!  Since that time they have been washing out the drains and after the latest washout they said that he’s really responding well and they felt like it was a miracle that he’s lived through it.  They will not do a drain washout today, but will keep Bob in a drug-induced coma and on the ventilator as well.  They hope to be able to resume the drain washouts on Saturday and close him up that day if he continues to do well and then bring him out of the coma and off the ventilator.  If all goes well then he could be out of ICU on Tuesday possibly. 

 

 

 

He’s still got a rough road ahead of him and his wife truly believes the only thing that has kept Bob alive is the strength given to him through the power of faith and prayer. She is very complimentary of Dr. Scott and feels he is doing all that can be done to keep Bob going.  She believes that the stress Bob has put on his body over the years has led to these difficulties and thinks that absent these issues he would have been home and up and walking and on the road to recovery already.  She sounds like an amazing lady!!!

 

He’s still got a rough road ahead of him and his wife truly believes the only thing that has kept Bob alive is the strength given to him through the power of faith and prayer. She is very complimentary of Dr. Scott and feels he is doing all that can be done to keep Bob going.She believes that the stress Bob has put on his body over the years has led to these difficulties and thinks that absent these issues he would have been home and up and walking and on the road to recovery already.She sounds like an amazing lady!!!

 

 

I have an address to the hospital:

 

I have an address to the hospital:

 

 

University of Missouri Hospital

 

University of Missouri Hospital

 

One Hospital Drive

 

 

Columbia, Missouri   65212

 

 

 

 

I also have a URL that patient emails can be sent to:  https://secure.muhealth.org/getwell/email.shtml

 

 

 

This is all the information I have for now.  Bob’s wife said she’d keep me posted so I can pass the information along to all of you.

 

This is all the information I have for now.Bob’s wife said she’d keep me posted so I can pass the information along to all of you.

 

 

Keep those prayers going men – he’s still in critical condition and has got a difficult road ahead of him.

 

Keep those prayers going men – he’s still in critical condition and has got a difficult road ahead of him.

 

 

Cards Fan

 

Cards Fan

 

Thanks so much! Best Wishes- Dx {edited to add}- Hey guys, if you've got a second, drop a line to his 'support page' at- http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/status.php? N=M1163183567

Thanks for a thorough update and the contact information.  You and Russ are doing a great job.

So many guys go under the knife and return with no complications that it's easy to become complacent about the statistics. We all know that there can be a negative outcome, even though mostly we hear about the positive ones.  Bob's doctor seems to have a handle on things. That combined with his families, churches, and his friends prayers, he is in good hands.  Thanks CF for checking on Bob for us all. Ronnie

Thanks, CF.

I didn't know that Bob had had so many epiosodes of bleeding.

Keeping the prayers going.

Dave

CF, Thanks to you and GoToMan and Dx for updates and links. Add me to the list of guys praying for Bob and his family.

I feel so bad about Bob, when he had his doubts about having his surgery I told him nothing to worry about you will be in and out in no time. I guess since so many guys have had surgery recently with no problems, we kinda don’t think about the possibilities of complications much anymore. Guess this will teach me to keep my big mouth shut. I will be keeping Bob in my thoughts and prayers.

I don't think us guys need to keep our mouths shut.  Most guys overwhelmingly come through the surgery with few problems, and those that do by and large receive overwhelming benefits, including a longer life.  We bring the experience of being on the other side of the fear, of knowing the amazing difference it can make, and that perspective is vital.  Maybe we shouldn't say there's "no way" there will be problems (Dx is living proof of the folly of that), but a reminder that the risk is small compared to the benefits is accurate and important. The fact is, based on the information he had at the time, Bob made the right decision.  That's all any of us can hope to do.  And the fact remains that if, God willing, Bob makes a full recovery from this, he will still be much better off, even if these days right now are unpleasant and worrisome for him and his family.

Ok - thanks for the update on Bob, we will all keep him in prayer. Second - we all need to not be hard on ourselves.  There always is potential for complications - heck look at Dx.  We all encouraged him.  In the long run, like Dx, he has made the right decision and with God all will be good. Keep the prayers going.

CF, Thanks for the update.  I will continue my prayers for Bob and hope things get better soon.