That Was Me and Thats Me now: I'll Always Be The Stubborn Survivor

My COVID Survival Journey

I was normal, healthy, and thriving at 30 years old. Good money. Newly engaged. A brand-new apartment and a shiny new car. Life felt like it was just beginning.

Then, in the snap of a finger, everything turned upside down.

I’m grateful to have gone through what I did—and still am—because I’ve found the silver lining. It gave me greater awareness, a deeper sense of purpose, and a mindset forged like a warrior.

Before It All Changed

July 15, 2021 — Surrounded by family and friends in Key West, I proposed to my fiancée. She said yes. I thought life would be smooth sailing from that day forward. But the universe had other plans.

Just three days later, on July 18, while driving back from Florida, I went to bed like any other night. The next time I opened my eyes, it was September 11, 2021. I had been in a coma for 55 days and on life support.

The Fight for My Life

Doctors told me I had contracted a severe case of the COVID-19 Delta variant. For two days before hospitalization, I was essentially unconscious—still walking around, doing daily tasks—without knowing my oxygen had dropped to a critical 59%.

I was intubated, placed on a ventilator, and given a tracheotomy. Most people in a coma for more than three weeks face the possibility of life support removal. I stayed under for nearly seven weeks, and against all odds, I woke up.

Waking Up to a New Reality

I spent 76 days in the ICU—55 of them in a coma. When I woke, I was surrounded by:

• Three chest tubes draining my lungs

• A tracheostomy tube in my neck

• A PEG feeding tube in my stomach

While unconscious, my body endured:

• Atrial fibrillation (three times)

• Sepsis (twice)

• Two blood transfusions

• Rhabdomyolysis

• Various blood infections

• Collapsed lungs

I had gone from 194 lbs to just 104 lbs. I was paralyzed. I couldn’t sit up. I couldn’t feed myself. I had to relearn every single movement—from transferring to a wheelchair to standing on my own two feet.

Defying the Predictions

The doctors said I’d never live a normal life again. I’d need oxygen forever. I’d suffer permanent pulmonary fibrosis. I’d require round-the-clock care.

I refused to believe it.

Drawing on my background in fitness, nutrition, and psychology, I built my own rehabilitation plan. With a portable oxygen tank strapped on, I walked on the treadmill daily, slowly rebuilding my lungs and heart function.

The Comeback

Twenty Four months later:

• My “permanent” fibrosis was gone—completely.

• I ditched the oxygen tank and breathed freely again.

• I went from 104 lbs back to a healthy 198 lbs.

• I regained my independence—walking, talking, living life fully.

More Than Physical

Recovery wasn’t just about muscle or lungs—it was mental warfare. I battled trauma, fear, and the constant shadow of uncertainty.

Even with lingering challenges—fatigue, brain fog, chronic pain, organ complications—I refuse to slow down. My lung function has climbed from 13% to 51%, and I’m still pushing forward.

My Message to You

"To anyone facing adversity, I offer this: You are not defined by your experiences, but by how you respond to them.

I could have let the pain consume me. I could have stayed on pain medications, become addicted, or accepted defeat. But I chose to fight. I chose resilience.

Never surrender to the voice of doubt. Embrace your challenges. Your resilience is your greatest strength.

Today, the noise of life is quieter, and I feel more alive than ever before. My story is not just about surviving—it's living intentionally with purpose instead of existing

This is why Im also starting this blog to share my experiences, inspire others, and prove that no matter how impossible things may seem, you have the power to defy the odds. You'll also read about must have life changing tech, new health science breakthroughs with the help of AI.

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