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Ronald H. Clements, M.D.
Dr. Clements saved my life when other surgons would not touch me. He is a very Holy man and will pray with you before surgery. I cant say enough good about him and his staff.
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  • Comment by fngrs132 on 10/24/07 7:58 pm
    Hello sweet lady. I am so glad to have come on the boards today and see that you have had your surgery. I am so proud of you for enduring all that you have. Know that I will keep you in prayers as well as my thoughts. May God bless and keep you and your family. I love you...take care. Moni
  • Comment by Terrisa R. on 10/17/07 6:35 am
    Renee, I wanted to offer my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. You have had such an awful year. I wanted you to know that I am saying prayers for you & your family. I hope your surgery today corrects the problems that you have had & you are able to get back to "normal" again. Saying prayers for a safe surgery & a speedy recovery.
  • Comment by Barb G. on 10/17/07 3:01 am
    Hi Renee, First I want to say I'm sorry about your dad. I am praying for you and your family. You have been so strong with all you've been through. You are a TUFF woman :-) I am praying for wisdom for your doctors and a quick and speedy recovery for you. Praying that this surgery will lead you back to a normal healthy life. Love & Hugs, Barb
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Renee A.'s Blog


I thought I would update before the New Year.
Most everyone knows my story but for the new ones I am going to give the short version.  I just lived a year of Hell at the hands of a Surgon that lied about his credability,  He was a General Surgon saying he was a Bariatric surgon.  Well after 10 Dr.s even some wanting 5,000 dollars just to look at my records.  So Dr. Ronald Clements from UAB (university Alabama in Birmingham) took me on and told me he would get my life back.  Well He got in there and not only did I have a fissula, the original surgon had knicked my diaphram and it healed around my main Autory (SP) leaing to my intestins,   They got enough blood to stay alive but not to function or absorb.  I went a year like this in so much pain.  Without the pain meds in withch I talked to you alot of you and hardly remember sorry but the pain meds were a nessecary evil I would have blown my head off from the pain.  Pain worse that labor 24/7.  I have been home 3 weeks now and I am doing awsome.  Dr. Clements told me he has me fixed I just had to mentally get past the pain so I have.  I am proud to say the only thing I take is Tylonol when I have a headache.  Of course I have top take Meds for my bleeding ulcer and that seems to be under control.  I almost lost my life twice this year but you know I would still do it all over again.  I just wish my Dad were here to see me doing so much better, I know he is watching down on me.  When he got to heaven they figured out what was finally what was wrong with me and I like to think he got up there and told God My babies need there mother.  I was told I would not live to see 40 since I was 32 because I have 3 stients in my heart and my Colesterol was 480 the day of surgery well now its 115.   What more can I ask for I am doing better and better every day, Getting in my water Protein and eating 6 times a day.  I am still loosing weight but I think that will balance out.  I am at 110 now and size 3.  I dont even think I wore that in High school.  My family has survived all of this and I just praise the Lord every day for getting us through this.  Love and peace to all and have a very Merry Christmas, and Happy New year.  Love you all Renee A.  P.S if you can throw in a few more prayers for my mom to find peace I would appreciate it.

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Comment by mittenfarm on Dec 19, 2007 at 11:35am
I am so glad you finally got yourself fixed up and are doing so well! I remember some of your earlier posts and it is truly a miracle that you survived all that! Hope you have a wonderful holiday.
-Wanda

Comment by Suego26 on Dec 19, 2007 at 02:06pm
It is so good to know that there are doctors out there who do care and are willing to do whatever to help someone.

I am so very glad you are doing so well, and hope your health continues to improve.

Have a very Merry Christmas and the Best New Year ever!
-Susan

Comment by earth-angelsc on Dec 24, 2007 at 09:01pm
I am gald to hear u are doing better, God Bless,
Sheryl

Comment by iserene17 on Dec 30, 2007 at 12:04pm
dear, dear renee...

i'm so glad you made it out of that dark valey of pain and sadness. next year will be YOUR year. believe me, i know what you're going through in many ways - i have 4 stents in my chest after a heart attack and stroke this year. my children are but babies too, and i can imagine how much you feel for yours. girl, don't worry about how you LOOK (even though your pix look GREAT!), concentrate on how well you now FEEL. it will be all right now. take it one day at a time, and give yourself lots of hugs because you made it through.

((((( HUGS!! )))))

denise

Comment by I_ride_my_harley on Dec 30, 2007 at 01:40pm
Thank you so much denise you dont know how much that means to me.

Comment by Nastigurrl on Jan 02, 2008 at 01:08pm
You are an inspiration!! I'm so happy that your story is continuing on a positive note and I pray that you'll only have smooth sailing from here on end....God bless and may 2008 be your year! You Deserve it!

Hugs,
Tanya

Comment by I_ride_my_harley on Jan 02, 2008 at 01:36pm
Thank you Tanya, I am better and would not change anytihg.

Comment by CissyB on Jan 05, 2008 at 04:37pm
Dear Renee,

I just got your email, and darlin', I thank God you are so much better. You poor thing, going thru all that.

I will hold you in my prayers for continued inprovment and for your Mom too.

God has a plan for your life, and you have some story to tell. ...eventually you can help and warn alot of people with your testamony.]

Have a wonderful New Year!

Love, Cissy

Comment by LadyJwb on Jan 08, 2008 at 05:59am
God is good !

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