Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) affects over 150,000 people in the United States each year with half of those people dying from this terrible syndrome. Worldwide, the numbers abound. Share your thoughts with us on a more personal level.
At the age of thirty three, my life was changed in ways that I could not imagine. Once a overwhelmed and extremely stressed out attorney, I suddenly found myself critically ill with acute respiratory distress syndrome. The entire summer of 1995, I spent in the hospital, on a vent, fighting for my life. After recoverying, against all odds, my life was forever changed. Now, I work part time and dedicate myself to doing something for others who have had to endrue the life changing affects from ARDS. "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!"
Today is the big day for Univeristy of Illinois' basketball team. Much anticipation. I spent seven years (college and law school) at U of I and my twin and two brothers also attended college there. I have endoctrinated my kids already. We will be watching tonight... how about you?
posted by ARDS Survivor @ 9:08 AM
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2 Comments:
Illini just moved to the finals; 72-57! Watch Monday to see the amazing Illini!
Identical! When I was in the hospital, my sister was so thin the doctors kept telling her she was going to end up in a bed next to me... she started to work out after that, like crazy.
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