A grandmother who survived bags for SKIPS for 16 months awaiting the treatment of NHS was reduced from the edge of death by life -changing operation.
Kathy Allan, 59, from Ayrshire, had become so weak that two packages of the solving chips were the only food she could tolerate every day.
The health of Mrs. Allan deteriorated quickly after an interruption Hernia saw her 12 stone shed during the painful run -up to her vital operation.
The grandmother of six was diagnosed with a huge hernia of four centimeters that made sure she was constantly sick when they ate or drank in October.
She had previously spoken about her fear that she would not live to see Christmas and had spotting skips spotting in a final attempt to survive.
In August last year, Mrs. Allan doctors begged to install a food tube to help her arrive before the procedure – which had to take place in Aberdeen due to a shortage of specialized surgeons that were available locally.
Only weeks later, the essential food tube was inserted through her nose, which means that vital nutrients could be pumped into its small intestine while sleeping.
The life -changing operation took place on January 27 after Mrs. Allan succeeded in increasing her weight from under seven stone to 10 stones 11
The grandmother of six was diagnosed with a huge hernia of four centimeters that ensures that she is constantly sick when she eats or drinks in October in October. Shown: Mrs. Allan after her weight loss
The operation took place on January 27 after Mrs. Allan succeeded in increasing her weight from under seven stone to 10 stones 11.
Now on the way to a full recovery, she told the record: 'I feel alive again.
“I enjoy life. Before I was less than half. It was torture.
“But it's now like a second chance. I am just so happy that I can see my grandchildren grow up, go on vacation and get the best out of every day. '
Kathy Allan, 59, from Ayrshire, had become so weak that two packages of the solving chips were the only food she could tolerate every day
Mrs. Allan's health quickly deteriorated after a interruption Hernia saw her 12 stone shed during the painful run -up to her operation. Shown: Mrs. Allan for her weight loss
Mrs. Allan is on a strict diet that is currently only liquid food allowed.
She hopes that this will help her to eat normal meals again in the near future.
But although Mrs. Allan can't wait to put in Sunday roasts and fish and chips, there is one snack that she will avoid at all costs.
She said: 'I don't want another skip in my mouth as long as I live.
“They kept me alive, it's still crazy to think so. But I have a hatred that I have with them. I tried wotsits and quavers, but the only chips that would remain, had been skipped. '
