From Med School to Life Support, When My World Shattered
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- Опубликовано: 8 окт 2021
- There is one date on the calendar which forever changed my life. It is October 10. Every year, I try to ignore the day, but its significance is etched in my mind. The anniversary marks the day my dreams were cancelled. My life went from pursuing my lifelong goal of becoming a physician to laying on the ground surrounded by broken dreams. #lifewithavent #followyourdreams #lifesupport
Growing up, I had a relatively normal childhood. When I was three years old, my mom bought me a pretend medical kit. From that moment forward, becoming a doctor became my only mission. Everything in my life would revolve around getting into medical school and becoming a physician.As I passed through high school, I took many science courses and achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average and graduated as valedictorian of my class. I knew if I wanted to get in to medical school, I needed a solid science foundation. In college, I got straight A’s and again graduated as first in my class. I applied to medical school and was overwhelmed with joy when I received my acceptance letter. I was now on my way to fulfilling my dream.
During medical school, I became very sick with severe GI pain. Week after week, I pushed through it. I kept telling myself I would rather die than have to drop out of medical school to seek medical attention. Twelve hours after taking my last final exam, a massive ovarian cyst ruptured, sending me into sepsis with organ failure. Through a divine series of miracles, I was able to get emergency surgery, and God allowed me to live.
Prior to surgery, I was having issues with severe fatigue, muscle pain, muscle spasms and my heart raced when I stood up. I never sought medical treatment because I was assured I was healthy and nothing was wrong with me. However, after having surgery, my health could no longer be ignored.Every time I stood up, I felt as though I was going to pass out. I had a hard time walking because I became very fatigued very quickly. I was short of breath and my muscles ached. I was told by my doctors that I was just recovering from surgery. There was nothing wrong. When school resumed from winter break, I went back to class.
Three months after having surgery, I was again in the midst of my studies when I became severely ill with pneumonia. My health deteriorated even more. Suddenly, I found myself begging doctors for help.I went from physician to physician, but my health challenges were passed off. If a test was abnormal, I was told I faked the result or that the irregular result was nothing to be concerned about.Finally in July 2009, doctor number 86 suspected I had postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome which is abbreviated as POTS. He referred me on to a cardiologist. The cardiologist ordered a tilt table test, and behold, I finally had a diagnosis. I was told POTS was causing all my symptoms. If I drank water, ate salt, wore compression stockings and took a beta blocker which would help lower my heart rate, I would be as good as new. I tried all the recommendations, but my health continued to worsen. I asked my doctor if it was ok to attend medical school in the fall. He said, “Medically, there is no reason you cannot attend.” With that advice, I continued my studies.
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I just graduated respiratory therapy school, and watching your videos has helped me gain a new perspective that I could never learn in textbooks. I see that I must perform my duties with utmost compassion and empathy, as well as competency. I cannot believe how many medical professionals you’ve had to go through in order to get some kind of diagnosis. You have already inspired so many people and you will continue to. Because of you, I will always remember to fight and ADVOCATE for my patients❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words. Thank you for being so caring and compassionate. Your patients are fortunate to have you.
Young lady, NEVER doubt your strength and value! You may not have been able to complete med school (You didn't fail, you just took a medical discharge), you still do what a physician is to do: To teach others, to help others. Galen would be proud of you!
I love that you have voice inflection. I think that is the other thing people worry about, that they will wound like 1980s robots, all mechanical-like.
I can see you've put an awful lot of work into regaining your voice. Take care. And God Bless!
Thank you so much for all your kind words. I really appreciate them.
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I believe that you may not be a doctor on this earth, but you will be a doctor in God's new world. We would all be honored in having you as a doctor. I would love to be your patient.
Thank you so much for your kindness. I really appreciate it.
God has a plan for you, that's greater than you can ever comprehend. Your background and experience is used to inform and teach others who are going through what you've been through. I'm a nurse who visits trach and ventilator patients in their home.Your videos have helped me learn more than any simulated lab. In addition I tell patients and family about your channel . Your life has purpose, I'm glad you decided to LIVE.❤
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful insight. I am so happy my videos have been helpful. Thank you so much for sharing my channel with others. I appreciate all your kindness.
I had the same symptoms as after 1 year of chronic work stress. I had gut issues, hypertension, leg cramps, restless leg, spasms, muscle fatigue, lethargy, breathing episodes and bells Palsy where half my face was paralyzed. Doctors couldn't help. So, I did my own research to save my life. I decided to heal my gut, mitochondria, and nervous system. First, I quit the stressful job and eliminated all stress. I ate an anti-inflammatory diet and supplemented. After 1-2 months, all symptoms were gone except occasional breathing episodes. For some reason, electrolytes would help. It took a few more months of sticking with my self treatments until the breathing episodes went away. Its been 2 years now and im mostly ok. I do get a little fatigue at times but I have past menopause so maybe its related to that but it could be from my past health issue.
Thank you so much for sharing some of your story with me. I am sorry you went through so much. But wow! I am so happy you were able to find ways to improve your health. That is wonderful! I hope you continue to have good health. Thank you so much for sharing this with me. All my best to you.
I was doing Medical School and got Meningitis then 2 years later i also found out i have a rare genetic disease that affects the diaphragm its progressive but very slow progression, which caused me to also be disabled. I hiccup and burp every few seconds but thats it so far. Your videos are awesome. You're awesome too. Thank you for sharing. I too have POTS
Thank you for sharing some of your story with me. I am sorry you also have health challenges. Thank you for all your kind words. Happy New Year!
The mission is not completed, Chase your dreams! You will be an amazing physician, you are smart, compassionate and have tones of sympathy and empathy from lessons learnt as a patient. There is nothing that can stop you now. We need such passionate doctors like yourself.
“If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.”
Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate them.
I just came up on your channel today. The medical profession NEEDS people like you. I am glad you are educating the public via RUclips, even if you are never able to become an MD.
I know nothing about ventilators. In fact, my impression was that only someone unconscious would need a ventilator. (Quite obviously, my impression was false.)
Dear life lady .... your story gives me courage to live on as much as I could and pray God give you more patience, more perserverance, more courage, much more life, much more happiness .... so that people like us can drive some motivation in life to live with some spirit.
Thank you so much for sharing. I am so glad my story inspired you. All my best to you.
❤ Thank you for sharing!
I am a pulmonary critical care physician and find your videos to be exceptional ! I have started to refer all of my home ventilator patients and families to your channel. Thank you for your hard and important work ❤
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.
Thank you for being a part of our lives❤️❤️❤️
omgggg so glad I found you
Thank for the videos! Very inspirational
Thank you.
THANK YOU for sharing your life.
You are stronger than you think. Thank you for making this channel.
This is one of the most inspirational and motivational channels on RUclips
Thank you for your kind word.
Truly inspirational ❤
Thank you.
Thank you for telling your story.❤ Your are teaching me so much about trachs and vents and I thank you for your dedication to help others. Stay Blessed!
Thank you so much.
More power to you girl! You are an inspiration❤❤
Thank you.
You are so inspirational
Thank you.
Hi. I’m so glad I found your channel. You have such a beautiful spirit and have so much to live for. Please keep doing what your doing❤❤
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kindness.
You are amazing ❤❤
Thank you.
You are an inspirational speaker and teacher to me. I’m glad I was able to stumble onto you channel. Just a lovely person. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and story. ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words.
You are an inspiration. I’m so glad God would not let you give up. Thank you for sharing your life story. ❤
Thank you.
❤ thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching.
You have helped me so very much. I Thank you kindly.
Thank you for watching.
You are phenomenal. And you are a teacher. ❤
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your story! You are such an inspiration. I'm so glad to hear you found a reason to keep going. Your vids are so informational and helpful and easy to understand. Thank you so muxh
Thank you for your kind words.
I'll love to follow your journey😇
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your story and knowledge with all of us out here. I was literally on the blind as I was trying to understand my mothers condition and her permanent use of an artificial ventilator. Very helpful information which I think have saved my moms life as I am guilty of probably puncturing her lungs as I was trying to go deeper during suctions. Now I know thanks to you, and I show her your videos to let her know that she CAN get out of bed if we work together using supervised physical therapy to get her to a point where she can get around and eat normal food. 🙏🏼❤️
Thank you so much for sharing some of your story. I hope everything goes well as you learn about your mother's condition. I hope your mom finds renewed strength each day. All my best to you both.
Thanks for your channel.
Thank you for visiting.
You truly are an inspiration and a tremendous help to so many and on so many levels! I'm so sorry that you have had to endure so much and I am in awe of your strength, will and determination to keep going and to find ways to help and care for others even if it's not in the way that you had once hoped. Much love and respect to you! ♥️
Thank you so much!
I was sitting in my room collapsing and continuously crying after spending the day with my severely ill mom
I felt like there was no hope
Beside this I felt really guilty since I felt that I’m not being supportive as much as I used to be when she was newly diagnosed with an incurable cancer
So I was looking for better ways to support her through this journey when I accidentally found your channel
I’m really glad I found it And can’t thank you enough
You’re such an inspiration
You’re smile as well as your strength are contagious
Keep making these videos please, I’ve just watched 4 videos but felt much better from the first one
And I’ll watch every single video you made and will make
I need to see this beautiful face and listen to those precious words
Thanks again ❤
Hello. I am so sorry you are going through so much. You are so strong. Spending time with your mom as she goes through this is helping her more than you know. Thank you for your kindness. May you find renewed energy each day. All my best to you and your mom.
I love watching your vids. Still with a smile on your face, you educate through your vids. God bless you. 🙏❤️
Thank you.
❤️❤️thank you for sharing, you’re amazing
Thank you for your kind words.
Stay strong dear child. I'm sorry you have had to go through all this.
Thank you.
I recently found your videos to better understand tracheotomies and voice production as a music therapy student. Your videos were/(are) the best on the topic! I love what you said about making a mosaic from shattered pieces, such a beautiful sentiment. All the way from Toronto, you have impacted my practice : ) Thank you!!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate them.
Blessed to hear your story...🙏
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You're so strong
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your journey. You have a beautiful soul ❤
Thank you.
Greetings from Germany! You truly are an inspiration. 🙏🏽I know you are blessing others around the world. Thank you for sharing your experiences via YT. #Gratitude
Thank you for your kind words.
Love to you and blessings!
Thank you.
You are very inspiring!
Thank you.
God bless you! God bless you!
Thank you.
Lovely video and thank you my situation was the same I was a nurse for 12 years then my FND and fibromyalagia prevented me from working as on crutches short distances and wheelchair mainly it is so heartbreaking giving up a career you have wanted for so long and always wanted thank you for sharing your story and good luck in growing of RUclips
Thank you for sharing some of your story with me. I am sorry your health has been so challenging. I really appreciate your kind words. All my best to you.
I appreciate you so much!!! ❤
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing your story. I am so happy for you. As someone whose life has taken an unexpected turn when I got my trach and ventilator 19 years ago, I understand how precious life is. Although it did not turn out as expected I have been able to achieve some great things. I found your RUclips channel when I decided to research swimming with a trach. Thank you for your wonderful and educational videos. Best wishes to you in all you do. Your disability should not prevent you from living a great life. Be well!
Thank you so much for your kind message. I appreciate you sharing some of your story with me. All my best to you.
Your content is incredibly informative for someone who is the family members of someone considering a need for tracheostomy. Thank you very much.
Thank you for your kind words.
I can see where you strength is from. Thank you God!!!!!!!
I was moved to tears watching this. God bless you for sharing this story and I'm definitely sticking around.
Thank you.
That's amazing that you had a medical background and at least you could try to help yourself❤️
Thank you.
You are an amazing person and a beacon of hope. Your videos have help me take care of my father who is on ventilator and has tracheostomy done 2 years ago. I was able to change his trache tube myself thanks to your educational videos. Thank you, for helping others with the wonderful positive videos and giving us hope.
Thank you for your kind words, and thank you for sharing some of your story. All my best to you and your father.
Blessings, comfort and strength! You are a rock. Can’t fathom how difficult your journey must be. How true that picking up the pieces of a broken dream makes space for an unexpected reality. How profound a thought that you may be affecting so many more than otherwise.
Thank you for all your kind words.
You are helping a lot of people here!! Your replies and advice and sharing what you know are helping us a lot. Very grateful for your videos. :) Thank you so much. You are so kind. You are here helping more patients for first hand perspective and on RUclips you are sharing with us from all over the world. You sure make a big impact for me today! Thx so much!!!!
Thank you for all your kind words. I really appreciate them.
A touching story it is. We thank God for you
Thank you so much.
Really interested to see a video of your whole life story so far, not just the med school and health issue years.
Thank you for the video suggestion.
I am also on a ventilator and you talk quite well. At times I find it hard to talk. You are quite an inspiration to me
Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you for being for the people ❤ it’s a life changing experience for people who needed this knowledge and guidance
Thank you.
You are a true fighter. God bless you.
Thank you for your kind words.
You are beautiful and inspiring. I needed to hear this.
Thank you for your kind words.
Dear friend, you and your videos are really helpful for many lives. Thanks and stay blessed
Thank you.
Pobrecita, I'm sorry all that happened to you.
..."And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose." 🌷🌤🌷
Thank you. I love that Scripture verse.
I understand how you feel. I am going through similar things. I already have a diagnosis and have had to create a new life with new meaning. I wish you the best
Thank you. I hope you find ways to live your best life.
I watch your videos to gain knowledge and skills, you are awesome person❤
Thank you for your kind words.
Wow i just watched your video. Thank you for sharing your story. You are stronger than you think. Keep pushing my friend. May God continue to bless you.
Thank you.
thank you for the story, i have a tracheostomy as well. New subscriber
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You are very inspiring❤
Thank you.
Amen. God bless you and heal you for nothing is impossible with him. He heals the broken in heart and binds up their wound. Psalms 147 vs 3. And You shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord. Psalms 118 vs 17. I am inspired by your video
Thank you so much.
I'm sorry that happen to you but I'm impressed with how happy you are 😊❤️
Thank you.
You has great purpose in life ❤️. You are an Angel
Thank you.
You are beautiful, brave and inspirational
Thank you.
You are one strong and beautiful woman!
Thank you.
I relate to your story a lot. I pray God keeps giving you the strength to keep going and excel in your new found purpose. Thanks for sharing. God bless!
Thank you for your kind words.
You are an inspiration, an incredible human ❤ ♥ 💙 💖
Thank you for your kind words.
Hi,
You are awesome
Thanks for sharing
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Thank you for publishing this video.
Thank you for watching.
I too, have a permanent tracheostomy. And February 27th of every year, changed my life forever. I have tracheobroncomalacia. I had the surgery that was supposed to fix the trachea and the bronchial tube. However if you knew me you wouldn't be surprised that I would fall into the 1 percentile of it being more serious. I have malaria or collapse in my lungs and the upper trachea. It doesn't even have a name for it yet. I am somewhat a lab rat since everything is new for me and the doctors. Thank you for making these videos...i wanted to do something like this because in 2017 there was nothing on RUclips or the internet and i was scared to death. I am on oxygen 24/7 6 liters and sleep with a ventilator only at night or naps.
I wanted to do some videos to put peoples mind at rest that was having one done. Then I thought it still would have been scary. Thank you. I know these will help. Information and knowledge is power. God bless.
Thank you so much for sharing some of your story. I am so sorry you have been through so much. All my best to you.
I feel you, I had been living with tracheostomy for 7 years and recently I had a closure done first time it didn't work i mean the wound opened up and the second time again it's. I had a dream like you but when I was 17 i had this tracheostomy procedure since than I gave up my dream now I'm 24 and Today in the morning i saw my wound is opening up since it had been open for 7 years.
Thank you for sharing, you are so strong 🤗
Thank you for sharing your story. I am sorry you have been through so much. I hope you soon are on the path to better health.
I've felt the same so glad you are still here and sharing by God's grace.
Thank you.
Bless you, you are a fighter. I watch all your videos. I have similar health conditions. Watching you makes me feel like I have at least 1 friend. I wish all the best for you, I will always remember you
Thank you for your kind words, and thank you for all your support. I wish you the very best.
Thank you for sharing this! This has inspired me in many ways. I hope your purpose continues to inspire many others. Thank you🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you so much for your kind words.
You are so lovely and I love your smiles. Thank you for making the videos and I will keep you in my prayer.
Thank you so much.
Yes! You are and have impacted my life and my daughter’s already! I’ve started doing some research based on your experiences you mention as a child, on how to be more proactive than I have been with my daughter’s mitochondrial disease and in turn my own. I completely understand working toward a career that does not come to fruition. I was first on the path to medical school, but as I got into labs was told that my lack of fine motor coordination would make it impossible. So, since I was taking foreign language, I decided to become a linguist. I spent years in college to become a professor, but now I cannot work. My day is full of coping with health issues non stop. The first question that always comes out of people’s mouths to me is whether I work, or when will I work or why don’t I do something more to work. I’m completely unpredictable day to day though as to what I’m capable of. It does frustrate me that most people around me simply do not understand. However, I feel like I am going to set my purpose to getting my daughter healthier earlier in her life so that perhaps her endurance for latter years will be greater. So, thank you!!!!!
I am sorry your plans did not work out. I am glad you have determination and a positive attitude. I am sure you will find a way to help your daughter. All my best to you and your daughter.
I admire you! You have know idea how much better I feel since I watched your video! This is truly the journey God put you on! You are a doctor of encouragement and spirit! I have a son 39 years old on a track since 2013.
Thank you so much for all your kind words. All me best to you and your son.
Girl, I literally wish the best for you because although I'm healthy, I had experience with a large ovarian cyst that needed to be removed, and I also had experience with not so severe low bp and dizziness due to anxiety/ vitamin deficiency/ bad diet. I know how hard life can become with these symptoms. I genuinely pray that you'll gain your health back ❤
Thank you for sharing some of your story with me. I am sorry you have gone through so much. I really appreciate all your kind words.
You are a complete joy! Thank you for videos.
Thank you for your kindness.
You are a true inspiration!!! God bless you.
Thank you.
You are truly an inspiration! 🙏🏽
There's a lot of scope for medical educational content on youtube; a bright mind like you is definitely making an impact for both doctors and chronically ill patients.😇
You could try out making small topic based videos for usmle prep as a change😅
I wish you all d best for your youtube channel!
Take care😁
Thank you for all your kind words. I would not be suitable to create USMLE prep videos. The USMLE focuses on generalities for many topics. Generalities are often wrong. For example, the USMLE teaches cystic fibrosis is mostly found in people from northern European descent. Reality, cystic fibrosis is HIGHLY prevalent in the Cuban population.
I just want to say...you have a very positive outlook on life. And that itself is healing for me.that constant smiling face you maintained throughout the video telling us about your journey it itself is a display of strength. You are doing great 👍 . I wish you a happy and healthy life.
Thank you so much.
You are inspirational person! I hope you will always find joy in creating your unique life-mosaic!
Thank you.
God bless you for the support you render. It's been helpful
Thank you
Thank you.
You can help countless of people witg your story and RUclips!!! God bless you!
Thank you so much.
God Bless you. I have never ever come across such a positive vibe. Thank you so much for inspiring this humanity. God bless always.
Thank you for your kind words.
Keep going! There is so much you can teach to others ❤
Thank you.
What a beautiful healthy smile
Thank you.
God bless you a beautiful soul!!
Thank you.
You are very beautiful and wise .I love listening to you.
Thank you for your kind words.
You are fantastic, you’re smile 😊 and determination are inspiring, I am on oxygen 24/7 and have had pulmonary embolisms in my lungs, heart did stop, brought back and go through the depression you have mentioned, my life is infinitely easier than yours, keep making videos and keep the rest of us living, laughing and doing good. I look forward to your next video ❤
Thank you for sharing some of your story with me. I am sorry you have been through so much. Thank you for all your kind words.
You are very strong and wise. I wisch you really all the best. I will enjoy your videos, because i am also in a very hard sittuation with my mom. Be happy, you have why! 🤗🤗🤗
Thank you for all your kind words. All my best to you.
3:56 Your video gives me hope. My family member has recently had a tracheotomy. I want him to be okay.
I hope everything goes well with your family member. All my best.