27/03/2026
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a bit about what I’ve been through over the past six months, especially for those who may not have realised just how serious things were for me.
I became extremely ill and was admitted to hospital with a major infection. What followed was one of the hardest experiences of my life. I went through sepsis, was placed in a coma for around six weeks, had pneumonia, multi-organ failure, blood clots, severe fluid retention, and needed full oxygen support with ventilation. I also experienced paralysis, was on maximum antibiotics, required kidney dialysis, and had multiple blood transfusions.
During this time, I had major surgery which couldn’t be completed due to complications, including damage to my bowel whilst under going operation. After that, I was transferred to another hospital where I continued operating/recovery. In total, I spent around 16 weeks in hospital.
I’m home now and slowly recovering. I’ve been back for nearly a month and I’m starting to regain strength and put weight back on (definitely making up for lost time with food!). Reason for my appreciated daily pics of food now I can taste again, if you dont like remove yourself its keeping me going in so many ways I’ve got another operation coming up in a few months time which im very worried about,following the removal of my pancreas.
Physically, I’m improving—but mentally it’s been tough. I deal with a lot of worry, especially at night, and the whole experience still feels very overwhelming at times.
I think one of the hardest parts has been feeling quite alone through parts of this. I understand life gets busy, but going through something like this really shows how much even a small message or check-in can mean. And I thank you very much to those who did
All I want now is to get back to being strong, healthy, and enjoying life again with my family. I just need a bit of positivity that things will keep getting better as im very very negative. Because of the above as anyone should under stand.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. When I feel ready, I’ll properly thank those who have supported me—and I hope moving forward I won’t feel the need to hide away once i feel more confident, i Have been out minimal amout of times but is too overwhelming. Anyway big thank you all and especially too Siobhan my rock ⛰️ Sally mum and Chris dad and sisters Toyah lymarah 🤍 cant and won't tag you all because this is not a sympathy message its an appreciation one you all know who you are. Big loves Billy-joe ❤️
Ps, now I hopefully won't have to go through/repeat myself and everthing with everyone when I see them and understand why i may look still unwell with my weight loss. [14.5st to 7.5/8st whilst in coma]
But rising nicely.!!! Day by day lbs by lbs 💪.
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