Dec '25 • General discussion
REVIVAL
On the night of may 4th, I faced a life threatening impact. I was found upside down, seat belt in tact. The crash immediately caused 3 broken C SPINE, a ruptured spleen, broken scapula, broken ribs, both lungs collapsed , traumatic brain injury, as well as trauma to the liver and kidneys. I was taken to Marian hospital Critical care unit, where emergency surgery was determined. I had lost a significant amount of blood and with my lungs collapsed my body wasn’t able to keep up. I failed intubation so a tracheotomy was needed. During this time life saving compressions were performed. Surgery to remove the spleen took place. After some complications, I was maxed out on the ventilator. It was then decided I be placed on the ECMO machine, a form of life support . This gave my organs a break and oxygenated my blood. This period lasted roughly a week and I had not realized or been aware of what had happened to me . Once I became aware for the first time I realized my vision had been severely compromised . I could not see the walls or ground in front of me , or make out faces . But by the grace of God, I was alive . Once I was stable enough to be taken off of ECMO the goal was to heal and slowly remove other aids. I had oxygen pumping through my neck, my stomach was still cut open since I was too swollen to be closed, I could not see nor speak. This is where I began to experience extreme hallucinations, paranoia and confusion . I can remember almost everything . When I would snap out of it I still was experiencing the ICU delirium . Seeing people and things that were not there . Every night my hospital room transformed and I felt I was in an unfamiliar place. It wasn’t all dark though , there were scenes of beauty and rigorous “journeys” I traveled on in my healing. I wasn’t able to drink water or eat for about 20 days. I lost 40 lbs and my muscle had deteriorated. Amongst all this I could still walk , with a little help. 26 days later I was discharged to a rehab facility . After 9 days, I made it home.
This event completely rocked my loved ones . The hospital room was full of those closest to my heart. Praying, fighting for me . I was not promised another second in there and I can only imagine how that could have felt for my family. My fiancé, really stepped up for me beyond measure. Her strength to endure this battle and her poise to keep it all together, is an incredible act of love. My 4 younger sisters , who showed me how much I mean to them. My friends, I call brothers , we all did this together . I want to express my gratitude for all first responders, EMT, police officers, firefighters, nurses and doctors. You all saved my life. The nurses, doctors and other medical techs are honestly some of the best people I’ve ever met. They were working around the clock, the lights in my room never turned off.
I completed physical therapy and many many doctor appointments. There isn’t much guidance once you are out of the hospital . My first day returning home was actually one of the hardest. Reality set in and I was really banged up. My vision had slightly improved but still was my biggest concern . Everything was a blurr. I had to adapt to this new body and keep going forward. My nervous system was put through hell. anxiety and fear of something tragic happening began to consume my thoughts . I couldn’t work or provide for my family. Hospital bills constant phone calls and doctor visits were my normal . I could not drive myself to the appointments so it really took a toll on my immediate family. My fiancé missed 2 months of work and my sister Isabella quit her job to help take care of me. I am beyond grateful for their support and helping me through this .
Today is 8 months since the accident . My vision has improved in slow increments, but still remains an unknown . I have seen several doctors and traveled to UCLA only to be told , there is nothing we can do for you . This has been the most frustrating battle. A lot of uncertainty. I miss the adventure and freedoms of life . I thank God for keeping me here and all of the people who have supported me through this .
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REVIVAL
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My near death experience, 7 days spent in between, not here nor there, survival, grit and a true miracle. I want to share my story to uplift others.
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