Melissa B.
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Ms. Ang 20 years, 12 months ago
My sympathy to the family. May God bless and keep you during these trying times. God Bless.
Jodie B. 20 years, 12 months ago
Since I have had several people ask me about Melissa's complications. Although I don't know all of the EXACT details, here is what I'm aware of, this is an excerpt from an email from another member of the board: Quite honestly I don't know exactly all of the details, but what was going around the office here did not sound good at all. I did have the opportunity to speak to her husband about her condition on a couple of occasions & discovered that the surgery itself took twice as long as it was supposed to. From there, the opening was not large enough for her to even keep water or even ice chips down. Due to this she was back in surgery again. After this surgery her bowels collapsed, and she was fighting an infection. From here she had emergency open surgery due to a blood clot, in which she caught a second infection, and came down with fluid on her lungs. Most of the time while in the hospital she was kept in a drug induced coma. At some point, there was more that happened, but I'm not exactly sure what, but the doctors had declared her brain dead this past Sunday. Her husband wanted to be sure of this so they did further tests to check for brain activity on Monday, and unfortunately there was no change. The family decided to let her go & take her off of life support on Tuesday at noon, but her heart actually stopped on it's own just about 30 minutes or so before then. I was actually planning on having the LAP-RNY myself as well, but I must say that these complications are a true reality to me now, and I've changed my mind due to this. I am still considering the LAP-BAND procedure, but definitely not the RNY. I hope that this helps you in your journey. I must say that this has definitely opened my eyes on the whole idea of WLS altogether. If you have any further questions, give me a holler. I'll be glad to answer them if I can. Sincerely, Jodie
Daphne J. 20 years, 12 months ago
My heartfelt condolences are with Melissa's family at this time.
Shawna E. 20 years, 12 months ago
I am so sorry to hear about her passing. She is added to my daughter and my prayer lists. Her family will be prayed for and her friends that are going through this hard time without her being there with them. God Bless her children and family and hold them near and dear to Your heart. Shawna
JenLynn 20 years, 12 months ago
My thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
who A. 20 years, 12 months ago
There is nothing I can say that will help heal the hurt now, time will help. We all take the risk because it is better than living a slow death, but that doesn't help those we leave behind. My God fold you in his arms and keep you close to his heart and know you will see her again one day.
Marie C. 20 years, 12 months ago
May God give strength and comfort to Melissa's family during this difficult time.
annette J. 20 years, 12 months ago
JUST WANTED TO SAY MY HEART GOES OUT TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS..AND MAY GOD BLESS HER SWEET CHILDREN...TAKE CARE..MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL.. ANNETTE!
Jeanette O. 20 years, 12 months ago
Dear Mellisa's Family and Frieds: Those of us remaining behind have to carry the greatest pain. I am so very sorry and feel your shock and pain. Loosing a loved one is the greatest pain in the world. I am afrait for my own family once my surgery is scheduled. Leaving family to bear the pain is very frightning. Please be asured that everyone here will always keep Melissa in thier heart. Jeanette