Kaiya went into a coma last night and was moved back into the ICU.

Please keep her in your thoughts, prayers and hearts.

Kaiya has been taken off the machine that was draining the fluid out of her new lungs and was able to walk 300 feet through the hospital.

She will be moved out of the ICU in the next couple of days to recover further from the operation.

Kaiya had surgery this morning at Duke Children's Hospital in Durham, NC., replacing both her lungs. 

On January 1st, 2009 The Palm Beach Post wrote the following article on Kaiya: Teen with cystic fibrosis waits for new lungs

December 26th, 2008 La Palma wrote an article on Kaiya.

 Read it here (Spanish):  Recaudan fondos para niña enferma

December 23rd, 2008 WPTV NewsChannel 5 did an interview with Kaiya.

See the interview here (opens a new window): Teen who needs double lung transplant inspires others

thank you for all of your support. My page needs to be updated
But I would like everyone to know that
I am currently out of the hospital. During my stay
At Shands hospitAl I gained 16 poundsa and
Counting. Thanks so much for all of the support.
With much love,...
Kaiya castillo

Again I wanted to show my gratitude and
Say thank you all so much for all the love
And support everyone has showed me. I
Wanted to wish everyone happy holidays.
If any one would like to talk with me personally
You can contact me at kaiyacastillo@yahoo.com
Thank you and I love you all

:)

an updated picture of me

I am so grateful for all of the love and support I have from all my friends and family. Thank you so much and I hope to see every one soon. I love you and will keep you updated