Hi. My name is Rebecca and I am 24 years old living in Southend on sea Essex.

On the 30th April 2021 I called 111 with severe lower back pain. I was submitted to A & E by 4pm that day. After about 3 days (during which time I was majoring delirious and having many hallucinations) my symptoms began. Firstly with a swollen hand.

After about 2 weeks in hospital it was confirmed I had endocarditis and Staphylococcus aureus infections.

On Wednesday 12th may I was informed I would be under going open heart surgery the following morning Thursday 13th May to attempt a repair on one of my heart valves due to a vegetation. This surgery was successful however the journey still continues, Investigations are still underway as to how to fight these infections.

I decided to document my journey 1 week after surgery to help relieve some of the PTSD and distress/anxiety building up inside. I then decided it might help others experiencing something similar.

Even if this helps 1 person , or helps you to support someone going through something similar, my job is done x

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