Sepsis Voices: Andy Packer

After being hospitalised with necrotising fasciitis, Andy discovered he had developed sepsis and narrowly avoided having his leg amputated. However, it could have been much worse…
If it wasn’t for his wife insisting on calling 111 when she did, Andy might have lost his life: “I think I would have toughed it out.. and that would have probably ended up killing me.”
Andy is now sharing his experience as part of our Sepsis Voices Campaign to urge people not to fall victim to a ‘put up, shut up’ mentality when presented with sepsis symptoms.

[@Carol-D.1324]

Two time Sepsis survivor here. The first time I had it, I completely lost my memory and I developed an uncontrollable head movement that both lasted 5 years. After being told I was faking my memory loss and head movement and convulsions. I was completely suicidal. I FINALLY found a doctor who told me I actually had Epilepsy from Sepsis. We did all the tests which confirmed I actually did have Epilepsy from Sepsis. Seizure medication and additional medications made my head movements completely stop and I got my memory back. Doctors never explained what the after effects of Sepsis were. Not one single doctor.

[@juno-roxy6505]

I know how you felt as I nearly died of Sepsis here in New Zealand, and the thing that scared me was when the doctors told my adult kids I could die if they didn't do surgery on me fortunately the surgery worked and I'm alive to tell my story so when you brought up your wife and children i understand👍 completely!!
God bless your family from a survivor of Sepsis in New Zealand, cheers😊