Sara Burgess

Survivor

I had a hematoma on the edge of my cervix, which led to me prematurely rupturing (pprom) I got admitted to hospital height of COVID (2020). Was admitted for around 3 months, scheduled a c section. Didn’t make it and had an emergency c-section. 1 week later I was septic and going into septic shock. (Sepsis and Pregnancy & Childbirth)

I was put back for emergency surgery and removal of my uterus, which had already turned completely into mush and was difficult to remove. 5 years later I now suffer from PTSD and post sepsis syndrome. Diabetes, swollen limbs, mental anguish, anxiety and my entire pelvis is full of scar tissue. Repeat UTIs and other infections. Life is hard. You survive something insanely traumatic just to continue to struggle..

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