Loss of an OH member

Joanne,

i am so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with Vickie J's family and friends.

hugss
Lizzy

I've had five obstructions.

I check all the boards every morning before I go about my "life" looking for any sign of someone asking about abdominal pain, etc.

Losing Vickie has been extremely difficult for me.   I feel like I "lost one" and one is too many.  I understand my limits.  I understand the entire concept.  I understand she was on vacation, etc. etc. etc. but this loss has been very difficult for me.  

If I didn't have the excellent surgeon that I have (and I had to travel to LA from TX to have him care for me), I'd be dead -- a few times over.   Literally.   My surgeon has listened to me and saved my life many more times than it should be.  I can only pray that I am like a cat and have NINE lives. 

Abdominal illness is the most difficult to diagnosis.  Out of five, only ONE showed on a CT Scan -- the others were found exploratory.  Once, I was literally 24 hours away from perforating and had I been in Houston, I'd be dead. 

No matter, pain is a signal that something is NOT right.  Push for investigation.

Obstructions caused by adhesions, will not typically show on a CT Scan, Xray, etc.  I have nearly typed my fingers off trying to explain this.  Hernias bounce in and out.  They are difficult to catc on scans as well.

You may save your own life!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who will save your life if you won't??????????

KNOW YOUR BODY AND KEEP YOUR OWN LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so sad.  :-(

Hi All,

Thank you for all sharing your  fond memories of Vickie and heartfelt condolences for her family.  In a few days or so I will print this thread so that I can pass it on to Vickie's husband Garry.  I'm certain it will comfort him to know how special Vickie was to everyone on the WLS grads board.

Joanne

This is horrible to hear, she was such a beautiful lady.  I will certainly miss her, she helped so many people.

I am so sad about this. Vickie was a person that I emailed when I first started researching WLS. I talked to her..and was excited for her plastics. I've also been to support group meetings and met her there. Thanks for letting us know. My heart is sad for her family.

Dianne from FL

My prayers are with Vickie and her family.  I have known several people who have had bowel obstructions, and all were, thank God, treated successfully.  It is scary to discuss, but every one of us needs to know of this risk.  This is very, VERY sad. 

Thanks Melissa.  Her family will appreciate the prayers.

Take care,
Joanne