Hi everyone, NJ angel checking in. I saw Marie at the hospital tonight and she looks better than she thinks. Due to the close dates of our surgeries, I was not planning on being Marie's angel but looks like I will do the local updates. Marie is in the surgical ICU and has been there since Tuesday. On Monday I spoke with Dr. Schmidt at my one week post op check and he said the surgery went very well. Dr. Schmidt was reversing a procedure he had done previously and then went on to do the Lap RNY. Everything went well in surgery however on Tuesday when Marie went to get out of bed she felt very faint and was having trouble breathing. Well, it seems she acquired a blood clot. She is doing well and is getting as much rest as she can. It would be wonderful for everyone to show her additional support at this time. She is wondering if it will all be worth it. I printed the postings to date and brought them with me to the hospital, I read some to her and left the list so she could read them on her own. I think it would really boost her spirits if I could print more and bring them to her over the weekend. Marie is strong but as we all understand, this is major surgery and she could use some additional support now at this rough spot. Hang in there Marie. Love and Hugs, Sheralee