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I had a gastric bypass on April 8, 2014. I was in the pre-op room when my daughter took a picture for Facebook. That's the last thing I remembered until 3+ weeks later. The surgery took a little longer than normal because my stomach had adhered to my liver & they needed to be separated. I came out of surgery fine. Then apparently I began having severe pain in my lower abdomen. Thank God the nurses & my surgeon were on the ball. He sent me for a CT scan which showed a leak. I was taken back into surgery where I had to be opened. I had had other abdominal surgeries which caused a lot of scar tissue. When the doc went to pull up the intestine for the bypass, it ripped, causing a leak. This caused me to become septic. I was in ICU on a ventilator for over 2 weeks. I was also kept basically comatose for that time. After coming off the vent, I was confused, didn't understand what happened. It was almost impossible to move my legs, turn myself in the bed. I had lost function, strength & a think a little of my mind. I was in the hospital for nearly 2 months. Then I had to go to rehab for 2 weeks to learn how to walk again. When I look back, I'm just thankful. I was on death's door, but God pulled me back. My family was even called in from out of state. So blessed I am.

I am still weak, but I'm working on that & endurance. I walk on the treadmill nearly everyday. I'm lucky if I get 20 minutes of walking done. I get so frustrated! They tell me it may take several months to get back to normal. But I'm working hard, trying to do a little more each day. I want to be able to walk thru the mall, the park. I'm tired of having to use a wheelchair when it's going to be a longer walk. But I WILL get there!

My highest weight was 350. On the day of surgery I was 303. Today I weigh 243. That's a total weight loss of 107 lbs. 60lbs from the day of surgery. I'm having to buy new clothes, I can see a difference in the mirror & although I'm not 100%, I will get there. Would I have the surgery again? Absolutely!!

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You are a strong soul and you will get to where you want to go.

You have done fabulous do to the set backs you have incurred.

I wish you continue success.

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KimEndoRN your are a miracle from from God. You are a strong women. May you have continued success God bless you.

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Good for you for hanging in there and not giving up! I would have been so frustrated, but you were strong and held on. Even now, you're doing any exercise you can and that is a huge achievement. You and your family should be so proud of you. I don't even know you and I'm proud of you! You have come a long way, and I'm sure that the road ahead will get easier. You're in my prayers!

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You are an inspiration. Continue the fight - you are winning!

Stay strong!

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