KimEndoRN 33 Posted October 10, 2014 I had my 6 month follow up with my surgeon yesterday. He said I was firing on all 4 cylinder.... finally!! I had gastric bypass April 8, 2014. Unfortunately, I'm one who had complications. I wound up back in surgery no even 12 hours after the bypass. I had adhesions which caused a bowel leak. Thank God my doctor was a great, conscientious surgeon & discovered the problem & repaired the hole. But I became septic. The antibiotics weren't working & my temp kept climbing. For 3 weeks I was on a ventilator & medically comatose. I remember nothing until mid May. I later found out that it was touch & go for a while. I figure God kept me here for a reason. I pent a total of 2 1/2 months in Yvette hospital & another 2 weeks in rehab learning to walk again & building my strength up. But here I am! No longer diabetic, no high blood pressure. & feeling better than I ever have. I'm walking! Everywhere! At my heaviest. I was 350lbs & only 5'3". I'm now 210lbs 140lbs gone in 6 months. I Thank God everyday for letting me live to change my life & experience this new body. I'm not finished yet, but I WILL get there. Yes it was a tough situation to go through, but looking back,so worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimEndoRN 33 Posted October 10, 2014 I had my 6 month follow up with my surgeon yesterday. He said I was firing on all 4 cylinder.... finally!! I had gastric bypass April 8, 2014. Unfortunately, I'm one who had complications. I wound up back in surgery no even 12 hours after the bypass. I had adhesions which caused a bowel leak. Thank God my doctor was a great, conscientious surgeon & discovered the problem & repaired the hole. But I became septic. The antibiotics weren't working & my temp kept climbing. For 3 weeks I was on a ventilator & medically comatose. I remember nothing until mid May. I later found out that it was touch & go for a while. I figure God kept me here for a reason. I pent a total of 2 1/2 months in the hospital & another 2 weeks in rehab learning to walk again & building my strength up. But here I am! No longer diabetic, no high blood pressure. & feeling better than I ever have. I'm walking! Everywhere! At my heaviest, I was 350lbs & only 5'3". I'm now 210lbs. 140lbs gone in 6 months!! I thank God everyday for letting me live to change my life & experience this new body. I'm not finished yet, but I WILL get there. Yes it was a tough situation to go through, but looking back,so worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted October 10, 2014 Congratulations. I glad you made it to through those tough times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimEndoRN 33 Posted October 10, 2014 Thank you James! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cupcake 801 Posted October 11, 2014 Congrats I am glad that you doing well now congrats on your weight loss and keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan Graeve 50 Posted October 15, 2014 Congrats! You look mahvelous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amyllf2 206 Posted October 16, 2014 you look great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newxina 20 Posted October 21, 2014 I believe that you have a special purpose yet to fulfill. Make the most of your second chance at life and live it to the fullest! You look amazing! Keep up the great work!!!!! ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavensAngel 22 Posted October 21, 2014 ❤️ you look great and I am positive there are many amazing things to come!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites