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 and thoughts to his friends and family..

Glad u posted it! RIP! Very sad indeed! Anyone personally know him or any fam members? So sad! A card to the fam would be nice to send

I got some info from a family member.

http://www.brownfuneralhomeswv.com/book-of-memories/1518898/Greenfield-Fred/view-condolences.php

There's the website if anyone would like to leave a condolence...

so sad :-( Thank you for letting all of us know. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

How incredibly sad! Prayers going out to his family.

http://february272013.wordpress.com/

RIP friend. I cannot believe I am reading this. As so many of you have said, yes we know the risks but it is still heartbreaking when something like this happens. I know he was so happy with his weight loss. So unfair. Prayers to all of his family and friends.

My heart breaks to hear this. It definitely makes my silent rants unimportant!

This is such a shock. Praying for his family! News like this does make you stop and count your blessings and love the people around you.

Thank you for posting. Blessings to Fred's family.

Our thoughts and prayers are for you our sleeve brother. Although I did not know you, you were still part of my sleeve family. My condolences are for your family and friends. There are no words that can help ease their pain only prayers and time can do that. God be with you all Amen.

Rip :/

RIP brother.

prayers and love to our sleeve bro fred, :"( RIP

RIP. This makes me incredibly sad. Prayers to his family.

Hi everyone, I'm considering the sleeve and after reading this I'm now scared.......lost and confused, any support out there