SuchaPrettyFaceBUT 30 Posted March 17, 2013 So very sad. Rest in peace Fred. Thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackieV 246 Posted March 17, 2013 While we all know the risks, it doesn't make hearing this type of news any easier. I will be praying for his family during this very difficult time. May you rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Osa1992 8 Posted March 17, 2013 So very sad. Thanks for posting this. Yes we all try to be positive but there are risks and complications and the same way we Celebrate the amazing accomplishments, we cannot ignore the bad things that can also happen. Bless his family's heart :'( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristina J. 581 Posted March 17, 2013 This is so heartbreaking. A painful reminder to never discount the risks of such a serious procedure. It breaks my heart to think that the decision to get healthy factored so heavily in his death. We are all here because we are suffering or have suffered the same overweight lives. This loss hits close to home for all of us, whether we knew Fred or not. Praying for God to bring comfort to his family. Rest in paradise, Fred! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1happyloser2b 39 Posted March 17, 2013 So sad!! God Bless Freds family!!!! Sent from my iPad using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sistabigbone68 4 Posted March 17, 2013 Oh wow! Im so sorry to hear that. Praying for his family and other loved ones. Blood clots can definitly happen with any surgery. You just have to stay active, as much as possible. Even when you don't feel up to it. Working in the medical field, we get heart patients up the next day as well as orthopedic patients some the same day as a preventative measure. God bless him.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TES 858 Posted March 17, 2013 This is truly heart-breaking. Wishing comfort to his friends and family. One thing we don't know is if the blood clot was a result of the surgery or something that could have happened regardless. A lot of times if someone has atherosclerosis (clogged arteries), this can happen spontaeously. At the same time, I wonder if his doctor had him on Lovenox shots after surgery. My surgeon requires them for 2 weeks for anyone with a BMI of 50 or greater. Again, so very said for this terrible loss, especially at such a young age. I applaud his courage for doing something that was meant to improve his health. Dying from obesity-related complications would be tragic as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassafras 136 Posted March 17, 2013 So sad...I guess you just never know Prayers of comfort to all his friends and family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msemma 49 Posted March 17, 2013 This is sad... my heart goes out to his family. May the Lord be with him family in this difficult time.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vols fan 60 Posted March 17, 2013 Rip Fred may God be with his family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chocolatetye 44 Posted March 18, 2013 Rest in peace and my prayers go out to your family. God bless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shakur154 55 Posted March 18, 2013 Thanks for posting! In so sorry to hear this. Praying for the family :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rnneuro 5 Posted March 18, 2013 Rest in peace Fred. Prayers to your family and to anyone you touched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erica hall 19 Posted March 18, 2013 RIP Fred aka Lifesaveremt!! God bless your family through this difficult time!! Your strength and determination to change your life is and will be an inspiration to us all!! Blood clots are very serious!! They gave me meds for blood clotting and put sleeves around my legs to monitor blood clotting !! May God protect all of us!! Good luck to all sleevers this week and all March post op sleevers!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
