I have been following the Story of Jessica O since last year and things have been getting pretty bad for her since her Surgery for RNY. I do not know her but I would just like to ask everyone to just say a Prayer.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=O1024075523

I don't know what to say. It is not like she went through this stuff, she is going through it right at this very moment. Count your blessings and .........

Thanks for letting us know about her most recent update. Gosh I feel for that poor woman. I don't know how she will even withstand the surgeries and chemotherapy she sounds so weak and deflated already. I will definitely pray for her. I can't even begin to imagine what her life is like right now.

I have a friend who did the RNY. My insurance approved her for that right away(we have the same insurance plan). Yet with the lapband they are jackin their jaws and taking there sweet time. Well she decided to go with the quick approval. Her starting weight was 404lbs. That was in December of 2004. Her weight now is 280lbs. Her blood pressure is under control but now she is diabetic. When we started it was just the blood pressure and the weight. Now she has traded her BP pill for Glucophage(diabetic pill). Her vitamin B12 is so out of whack that she has to get shots weekly for that. All of her hair fell out and she still can't eat very much. It took her 2 days to eat a carnation oatmeal breakfast pack. When we go out it is 2 bites and she is either full or running to the bathroom. I have also seen very good outcomes of RNY but for me one bad apple spoils the whole bunch. Last night we talked on the phone and her words to me was I should have waited like you did. She is alot smaller than she has ever been since I met her 16 years ago but a light from her is gone. She takes 2 pills a day now . One for diabetes and the other for depression, and a shot every week. DeeDee

This is so sad. I feel so horrible for her and her poor family.

I feel like an idiot for anything I've complained about... her story really puts things into perpective.

She's inspired me to try to live my life healthier... to quit smoking, tanning, etc. To take my vitamins, drink my water, and eat my vegetables.

this is really really sad. I feel for her and her family and couldnt imagine what there going through right now. She has gone through so much .

That is all too much.....and i have been stressing over reflux and flipping out.....I am praying for Jessica...God Help Her!!!

I read through all of her posts & I am hurting for her. It makes me realize just how good I have it. Even if I hadn't gotten the band I would still be counting my blessings. I've prayed & will continue to pray for her & her family.