I am finally home!!!

Just wanted to let all my friends know I am finally home!! I had quite an ordeal and was hospitalized for almost the entire month of October. This is my first posting, so bear with me. I had my gastric by-pass on Oct. 4. All went well until I had an asthma attack while under anesthesia for this procedure. This procedure was finished and taken care of and then they came and told me I had a hernia and my inestine has looped up into the bowel causing an obstruction!! A few hours later, I was back in surgery to repair the hernia.. and then the worst, pneumonia. Last but not least, I aspirated into my chest and had massive infection going on. From here on, I knew nothing. I was in intensive care for about 12 days on life support. All my family was called in and my husband was told I wasn't going to make it!! Well, I did, and here i am. My recovery has been very slow since being on life support for so long, my body is suffering from no muscle mass and I am to say the very least, very weak. I have been working with a P/T twice a week trying to rebuild some strength and I know I will get there...it is just gonna take me longer. I am so thankful for all the kind words and prayers from each and every one of you. To date, I have lost 44 lbs and am so excited!! It has truly been a hard road so far, but with my determination, I know I will get there. I have to go and rest but will be back soon. Love to all!! Kathy

Congratuations! You've been through a lot and still are here smiling. You have success written all over you!

Hi Kathy! So glad you are home where you can probably finally get some rest and recover around you loved ones! I wish you a speedy recovery and am happy you are doing better. You will be in my prayers. Jill

Hi Kathy! Welcome home and I am glad you beat the odds....way to go girlie! Danielle

Wow, what a Blessing! Glad to hear youre home & doing well! It'll only get better from here! Congratulations on being a loser~ Joy~

Kathy, Congrats on being on the losing side. Sorry, to hear about all the complications. I pray that your recovery will be quick & that you will be up and around before you know it. Liz S. Post op 10-08-04