102 Pounds! I did it!

Hello Everyone, I had Lap RNY surgery on 6-11-07 (19 weeks ago today). I was wheeled into surgery at 340 pounds, with Type II Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, High Blood Pressure, Plantar Fascitis, Arthritis and taking 9 pills a day and two shots to stay alive. I barely functioned, I couldn't tie my shoes and I chose to sit out of most activities. I almost died 12 days after surgery (major GI bleed). I spent almost a week in ICU, then two months barely being able to function. I stuck with it though, and slowly I started to come around. Today I am 238, I am off of ALL my medications, I do not have sleep apnea and my BP is 110/70 with a pulse of 56. I run five days a week. Last Friday I ran 6.30 miles. I am a new person, with a new lease on life. I have moved from the sidelines and am now back in the game - participating in as much as I can. I have 68 lbs to go - and I intend to get there. Thanks to everyone who posts here in the June group. I haven't posted a lot, but I've read everything you have had to say and you need to know that you have inspired me. Thank you!! Kyla

WOW - what an inspirational story! Congratulations on what you have already accomplished. Keep up the good work!

Thank you for posting this. I needed some inspiration lately. I need a reminder of how far we have all came so quickly. Congrats and best of luck. Pam

wow wow and wow! congratulations Kyla! you are kicking some major butt. I know you will get there too, Hooray for you!!!! judi

Kyla - You tell a wonderful story of the power of this life changing surgery. It's so inspiriing that even with all you went through (before and after surgery) that you understood the power and pushed through to a new world full of the life you wanted for yourself! Congratulations on your wisdom and all the gratefulness you demonstrate! Run a mile for me, OK? I hate to run!

wow you are an inspiration to me! that's wonderful! I still can't run because of my back so I'm impressed with anyone that can do it! keep up the hard work! i'm glad to hear things are looking up for you! Michelle

kyla ALL I CAN SAY IS YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW YOUR STORY IS REALLY A INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US ON HERE!!!!!!!!!!!! SO GLAD YOU SHARED IT WITH US!!

Oh Kyla! I'm SOOOOOOOOOO Proud of you! You have done such an amazing job with the tool you were given! And wow....running? I haven't attempted yet, just little itty bitty jaunts for me. Keep it up and we won't be able to let you stand sideways...you'll be invisible! Pam

Wonderful, inspiring post Kyla. I can't believe you are running--OMG. I'm still not hooked on exercise. I walk and do some light weights but will never be able to run without a knee replacement. These old knees are just beatup. Please keep posting and add a new pic of the new you! Jen

WOW! That is OUTSTANDING, Kyla! You are inspiring us all! Do you have your before and after pics?? You should put your story up on your profile. You will lose that 68 lbs at the rate you are going. I am so proud of you! Kathi G Gorham, ME RNY Surgery 6/25/07 BW 348.8/ SW 323/ CW 254/ GW 148