In 2009, I experienced the most challenging and life-changing event. After giving birth to my beautiful baby girl by C-section, I was overjoyed, but soon faced a series of unexpected and frightening health complications.
Two days after giving birth, I began experiencing severe abdominal pain and could barely move. This pain went on for weeks, and extensive testing was done to find out what was wrong with me. Weeks later, a nurse discovered a red circle on my stomach. After another ultrasound, the doctors discovered I had developed an abdominal abscess, a severe infection that required immediate surgery.
The surgery was successful, but my recovery was slow and arduous. I spent weeks in the hospital, enduring painful treatments and struggling to regain my strength. Just when I thought I was on the road to recovery, another devastating blow struck.
I was released from the hospital two months after giving birth, and I was back in the ER the next night. After a series of tests, the doctors diagnosed me with pulmonary emboli, or blood clots that had traveled to my lungs. For weeks, I fought a fierce battle for my life. I underwent intensive treatments and therapies, clinging to hope and praying for a miracle. A month later, I left the hospital with an IVC filter and a prescription for warfarin.
In 2022, I faced another life-altering event that tested my strength and resilience in ways I never imagined. While at work, I was struck by a drunk driver, causing injuries to my knee. The accident caused me to have knee surgery.
Due to complications from the surgery, I developed DVT, a blood clot in my leg that required immediate treatment. I underwent a thrombectomy, a procedure to remove the clot and restore proper blood flow. I endured months of rehabilitation and therapy both physically and mentally.
Today, I am grateful for my progress and the opportunity to share my story. It serves as a reminder that there is always hope, no matter how difficult life may be. Never lose hope in the face of adversity.
Resources
Psychological Impact of Blood Clots
Hospitalization and Surgery
Pregnancy and Blood Clots
