Life Life Life

I work in the health industry. If not familiar with this world, there are some serious privacy laws that apply.I want to share some of the most life touching experiences I continue to see/cross in my current career.I have come to appreciate life in a very significant manner.I have also realized I want to tell my story to someone...may be the internet...all I know is that I need an outlet.I dont want to be overwhelmed. I may use initials or just first names for Privacy and in compliance with HIPAA laws.
Last week I took care of a young man.He was in the Neuro ICU, Picture this. 18 year old AA handsome young man who was in good shape just started feeling tired, fatigued and then abdominal pain. He decided to go to the ER and he lost all his reflexes.The boy was diagnosed with Guillan Barre Syndrome. This is a very rare disease and it is possible to either come out of it or not.Your own immune system by mistake starts attacking your nervous system. The diaphram is a muscle and with the progressing weakness he could no longer breath well and was intubated.He is now on life support. He happens to have a beautiful young girl.God plans our life in an amazing way.How many 18 yr old boys have kids? Few. He was actually taking care of his daughter and his girlfriend. I hold life very dear to my heart. I was getting stressed when things dont go the way I want them, but now I appreciate my life.I see the bright side of most things and hope for the better. Eli* I hope you get better. I'm praying for you.

The other one was early this year.This lady in her 50's to be precise she was about 55.My mom is the same age.She was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer.Why.... why does it take you to be dying before they can diagnose Ovarian Cancer...its a horrible form of cancer.You never know when u have it...oh well I had 2 patients that day. Next door was this puerto rican boy. He was 25 yrs old. This boy went to Cancun with his friends over december.Came back and was in his bedroom when he started having blurry vision.Decided to tell his mom and by the time he got downstairs he was already having a serious headache. Came to the hosp and was diagnosed with a stage 4 cancerous brain tumor. Imagine having fun in a foreign land and after getting home you have no idea what life could turn to...... The truth-I was a nervous wreck that day taking care of the 2.The 55 yr old was like my mother and the 25 yr old felt like me.The Indian Lady with Ovarian cancer was a Neurologist...a DR....she died 2 days later..R.I.P. the puerto Rican boy is still living but his time is running out...he's been in the ICU for 4 months now. For that matter I appreciate life,I take in a different way...