I'm not really sure if I should post this; for the most part this site is positive and offers great support for those of us that need it.

Many people on this site have made connections and have talked away from the forum. I am definitely one of them.

With a heavy heart I'm sad to announce that someone that has become a great friend in a short amount if time, livesaveremt, passed away Monday. He had his surgery at the end of February. So far, they are saying he had a blood clot (a known complication from the surgery) that traveled up into his heart and lungs.

Fred, you were a great guy and will be missed. You were always a positive support system and a rock to lean on.

God Speed. We'll take it from here.....

Prayers for his family in their time of need. May God cover them with strength and peace!

I know I'm personally at a loss. I feel like I just talked to him. He was doing great! Excited to start puréed foods! He was walking DAILY!!

We all know there are risks with having this surgery... And no one thinks it will happen to them....

No, we don't. We keep our eyes on the prize and are excited for our future thin selves. It sounds like he was doing everything right. This clot just happened suddenly to him? God, that's so sad.

So sorry to hear that. My condolences to his family.

I'm so sorry to hear. May he rest in peace.

We were all made aware of the risks associated with having wls, but kind of take them with a grain of salt. However, it is so very sad to hear that one of our vst family members succumbed to the risk. I say family because that is what we are. Although most of us have never met, this forum has in some cases been more supportive than some friends and family members. He like us all was looking forward to his new future with his new body. I don't know what to say, other than this is so tragic.

This is quite sad. Peace be with his family.

Is it customary for a member's presence to be deleted when they pass away? I wanted to read his past posts but can't find his profile.

Rest in peace Fred

So sad to hear this. Praying for family.

This is quite sad. Peace be with his family.

Is it customary for a member's presence to be deleted when they pass away? I wanted to read his past posts but can't find his profile.

I have no idea. I was checking Facebook and saw the news. I hope not, at least not for a while....

Does anyone know how old he was? Just so sad

Does anyone know how old he was? Just so sad

He had just turned 43

So heartbreaking! My prayers and thoughts for his family and friends. It is so easy to take this whole thing for granted if one has not had any complications! My heart is saddened at this news.

Oh, I found it, whew! http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/user/51503-lifesaveremt/

This is heartbreaking. We all get this procedure knowing the risks and with such high hopes of a better healthier lives. My heart and prayers go out to Fred and his family.