Message from Celestine's husband

[JohnD]

Hello everyone, I'm John. I was Celestine's husband. That's right... was. I'm sorry to inform you all that she passed away unexpectedly on March 15.

I didn't know she belonged to this forum until today, when there was an email on her laptop notifying her that someone had posted on a thread she also had posted on.

I have deleted most of the websites and bulletin boards from her pc, but I thought maybe I would post on this one and let you folks know a little about what happened. And I say a little because that's all I and our families know at this point.

According to the death certificate, she died from cardiac arrest brought on by sepsis. Her doctor told us that she had a perforated colon, which was leaking intestinal fluids into her body. One by one her organs shut down until her heart stopped.

The perforation occurred close to where it was re-attached it to her lower intestine during the DS. She had been in a lot of abdominal pain and in and out of the ER the last few weeks of her life, and the doctors believed all along it was I.B.S. Too late they found out it was something far more serious.

We talked many times about the difficulties she experienced after the revision. She never was the same again. Digestive problems and pain plagued her for the year and a half after the surgery. Oh yeah, I don't know, but assume she told you all about the two hernia surgeries she had after the DS.

I never knew much about weight loss surgery before I met her 5 1/2 years ago. She had already had one bypass surgery before we met. I still don't know much about it, but I do know that I'm a widower, and now have to carry on without my wife and best friend. I'm not going to sit here and say that a DS is the Debbil, I don't know enough to make that claim. But I will say... think long and hard before you take that road. There's no going back.

[Melanie M.]

John, I'm so sorry for your loss. Celestine was a wonderful lady, and a valuable member of the forum here for several years, always giving as much or more than she received. Her last posting was in the first week of March, when she shared about the close encounter with the tornado. She went through so much, and I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I will miss her. I'm keeping you in prayer. Thank you for posting to let us know. Hugs to you.

[PattyL]

John, I am so sorry! Celestine was a longtime member here and a great asset to our community. She and her contributions will be greatly missed.

Thank you for letting us know.

[Former Member]

Dear John,

Few words come to my shocked head right now. I cannot begin to imagine your pain. Celestine was so brave to go through this not once, but twice.

Know that she was loved and respected here in this support group. She gave of herself and I know that I speak for every member of this extended family that if you need anything we are here for you just as she was for us.

Marybeth

[monina01]

so very sorry for your loss.

[norinew]

I'm truly sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

[Jenn]

John, I am so very sorry!!! I often think of her and wondered where she has been. Like Marybeth, I can't really explain the shock I am feeling right now.

I am truly sorry for your loss and she will continue to be in my prayers.

[tammy_lynn]

John, I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[dreamchasser]

John, I'm really sorry for your loss. You wife was a valued and respected memeber of this forum, and my prayers are with you and your family.

Scott

[WandaJ]

John,
As the others have said, Celestine was an important member of this group and has been greatly missed. Thank you for letting us know.

I do not have the words to express my feelings, please accept my condolences.

Wanda