Kathy Kauffman

You wouldn’t want any part of my path! It was a very unhappy time. I hear my situation was not the normal of most. During the sleeve surgery, it was discovered I had an extremely large hiatal hernia. ( now I knew I had one from during the tests prior) But I didn’t know how large it was. So surgery was done at that time.. I was told by hospital staff that it was the worst stomach surgery to have! Then, I went home as usual, until 2 days later I was hospitalized for dehydration and much to the hospitals surprise very low blood count.. Hospitalized again for both. Required several units of blood along with fluids. I spent a lot of November in the hospital. They told me, my particular case would be a review study. Lucky me! Returned home , very weak, eating very little and November 30th wound up with Cellulitis in both legs. Another hospitalization.. insane ?you are right!Today, almost 3 months out, I still have eating issues. My doctor feels it could be my personal situation with my abdomen and healing. While I am thrilled that much is off my body, I remain weak, want to be stronger and pray I stay out of the hospital!

I started at at 305

I am 66. Sleeve surgery 11/15/18. Lost over 100 lbs so far.