Feeling really sad about photomom :(

Thank you for posting this reply.

If any personal information was released about Wendy, I would DEFINITELY complain to the hospital's privacy office...as I would not want ANY member of the public to be able to find information about my medical care and health without my express permission.

That and it's against federal law under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act.

I generally try not to be rude and reply harshly but honestly, think before you post folks.  Sorry...

Wendy's passing is a tragedy, until the family tells us for sure that it was directly related to WLS complications, we should stop speculating, celebrate her life and successes, mourn her passing and send healing thoughts and prayers to her family.

No more no less.

My heart goes out to her friends and family, it's such a tragedy for someone so young to lose their life.

Given the post on the other thread, if it was someone that knew her personally that posted the message I would tend to think that it was a WLS complication that resulted in her death.  Otherwise why would they want people to "think really hard about it." ?

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/on/4292136/did-photomom-ev er-find-out-what-was-wrong/#36814412

someonewhocares2 Member Since: 09/19/11 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 9/19/11 5:50 am  It is with a heavy heart that I write this, Photomom has suddenly passed away. She will be missed greatly by her children, family and friends.  Anyone considering this kind of surgery, please think really hard about it.

Unfortunately, I agree that it's not just speculation that it's related to wls per someonewhocares2 post.  I'm sure he/she is devasted right now.  I hope eventually that we find out more as it may help someone else in the future.

What a very sad day.  Wendy was always a big help to me for sure in the beginning and I have certainly missed her around here.

I read that as well...

It was also clear that she had pre-existing conditions, including a diagnosed hernia that complicated things and was also being investigated by her surgeon due to possible complications earlier this year(January 2011)...we don't know what had been done beyond that.

Until we know for sure though...it's only speculation.  

Plus the reply was an anonymous posting by someone who just joined the forum today who may be in a emotional frame of mind.  A quick reminder that not all of us have/had family members and friends that are supportive of this option for weight loss and MAY have an axe to grind - again, your mileage may vary, but just saying... 

Plus I'd like to think folks have thought long and hard about any surgery that seriously changes their internal physiology and will seriously affect how they live, eat and survive for the rest of their lives...just saying!  Especially seeing the surgeons and classes educating them regarding the risks and possible outcomes.

Again, the passing of anybody so young with children is a tragedy any way you look at it.  My thoughts and prayers are with her family.  I celebrate her life and mourn her passing.

Agreed.  Well said Myke.

 I can't see that they would tell anyone anything due to privacy.

 This is terrible news!  We all had our surgeries around the same time.  

Incredibly sad - rest in peace, Wendy. xo

Very sad news today.  Rest in peace Wendy.

That is hearbreaking news so young my thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family .I know I had those same symptoms wioth hernia and twisted bowel I wonderedif she had same and it perforated? I was very lucky that mine did not .