Alex Lewis Answers Your Questions | YouTube Q&A | Real Stories
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- čas přidán 17. 05. 2024
- Are you happy? Does pineapple belong on pizza? Do you still have limbs in your dreams?
In 2013, Alex Lewis' life changed when he contracted Toxic Shock Syndrome, leading to multiple amputations. 3 years later, Alex starred in a documentary detailing his recovery and determination to have a meaningful life without his limbs. On Real Stories, The Extraordinary Case of Alex Lewis gained over 140 MILLION views across platforms.
To mark 5 years since the documentary, we asked all of you to comment with questions for Alex.
You can watch The Extraordinary Case of Alex Lewis here: • The Extraordinary Case...
Alex Lewis answers your questions - 00:00
How’s it going with you and your kid? - 00:10
How do you keep up your mental strength? - 00:26
Is he able to grow a beard? - 01:05
Do you know how strong you are? - 01:48
Are you happy? What do you do all day? - 02:10
What’s your favourite beer? - 03:08
Where do you get your motivation from? - 03:36
What’s the biggest obstacle you thought you couldn’t overcome? - 04:13
Does pineapple belong on pizza? - 05:12
What’s your favourite hobby? - 05:36
What has been the biggest change in your mentality? - 06:43
How do I become as brave as you? - 07:23
When you dream, do you dream as you are now, or when you had limbs? - 08:14
What are some of your wins, challenges, and where do you want to be in 5 years? - 09:18
What keeps you going each day? - 10:41
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Executive producers: Alex Hryniewicz, Paul Woolf
Producers: Paddy Hughes, Jake Wiafe
Director: Paddy Hughes
Editor: Jake Wiafe
Community Manager: Sarah Legg
Production Co-ordinator: Ellie Aitken
Thanks To: Min Sett-Hein, Nina Lecourt, Annie Hughes, Hal Arnold, Rosemary Court
To find out more about Alex and his work, visit the Alex Lewis Trust here: www.alex-lewis.co.uk/
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Wow, he looks so healthy - he’s put on weight, doesn’t look as flushed, and has a glimmer in his eyes that gives off this whole new aura around him.
His story is such an inspiration. His son is so lucky to have him as a father.
His lips have also gone from being the bright white they were to match in with the rest of his face
you can even see his lips for real this time, and to be honest he really does look healthy and more stronger
alex is truly an inspiration i felt his pain in the first video
i couldnt agree more.. there is something different about him.. its like the self pity (which he was entitled to) has gone..
right i can't imagine how he's gonna look on the next 5 years since he already looks much better!
@@craftylittlerthings true
His lips have adjusted to his face so well, he looks fully normal again. What a comeback
I know that you are trying to be nice, but it is not true 😐
@@suuo4595 yea it is
@@mrnoot2117 Fully normal again?! 🤔 Please! Amazing progress! Just don't lie
He was so handsome and still is! I’m so happy for him and his family
@@suuo4595 his face looks fine it's not obvious man come on don't be a buzzkill.
Love this guy he has shown me I need to start living again after loosing my right leg and I'm thankful for what I do have
Lots of blessings and strength to you! ❤️
❤️❤️❤️
You are amazing! You have so much to give. Sending you blessings and love.
❤ blessings for you on your journey forward 🍀
Praying for joy you keep fighting for YOU
This to me, is what a hero looks like. Someone to look up to, who demonstrates true humanity and strength.
Legend
Right? We need to drop the Kardashians for example and remind society of real courage and bravery.
Stop putting human beings on a pedestal.
@Aimlessartist I don't need to be inspired by anyone so speak for yourself!
@@Queen-lz9jh if you don’t find this inspiring, not sure what does^ inspire you… you seem negative. Good luck to you.
His face and lips looks great
they do it worked out well bless him.
Yeah , he definitely looks great. I am so happy to see him like this happy positive.
@Hungti nope ı think he looks very happy and ı felt like his son supports him all the time and his wife too which makes him more brave and grateful.
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I know right!??
So good to see him! The documentary about him is one of those that has just stayed in my mind through years
Same here
I agree! My heart just hurt for him. Now, my heart is overjoyed, he's come a long way.
Same here..
Same I found it by accident, was so moving he was so brave and his wife came over as an amazingly strong woman watching them despite the awful situation they had found themself in you really got a sense that they loved each other and would come through together! It is fantastic to see him and appearing to be getting on well!
Wow what a lovely man. ❤❤❤😯🥰😘
"Once you work out the WHY, you will endure any HOW". Brilliant. You now have a gift of wisdom. ❤
I love how much he’s doing with his life now! Interior design, research, traveling, and having fun with his son and wife. Sounds like he’s trying to do the most with what he’s got and I want to put that energy in my life!
He’s changed a lot since the first documentary I saw of him. He sounds so much more at peace and it’s awesome. Plus, he look so much better now. Congrats.
Oui on voit il est beaucoup mieux et pris du poids magnifique bravo c est héros qui donne la force aux autres bravoooooooo😇❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I was disappointed to learn that, as an alcoholic, he went back to drinking. Slippery slope.
I remember seeing a documentary on this guy a few years ago when he had the facial reconstruction surguery, he seemed quite depressed at that time. It's amazing to see him doing so well after everything he's been through!
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@@linayousef5365 lol
❤❤❤❤❤❤ yes!!!
I had part of my face removed due to cancer and the most difficult part were the stares and comments off people, particularly at the start when everything looked raw. My son said I looked like Frankenstein's monster and said it was a shame it wasn't halloween at the time...lol He made me laugh so much I split my stitches and had to get further surgery ... bloody kids, eh! 😂..lol.
I may have to get further surgery which means losing my eye and getting a prosthesis made for part of my face. I realise now it's nothing compared to others like yourself have gone through. Watching your story you've given me so much inspiration. I'm so glad you're doing well. You and your family are just amazing! Thank you for sharing your story. X ❤
@开 I'm doing ok my lovely. Thank you for asking. I hope all is good with you too 💪😊 💕 🤗
I lost the middle third of my top lip due to cancer, it is now giving me more lines around my mouth as Im now in my 60's I was 42 then. It actually looked amazing when the doc had done his magic on it, he was a real down to earth Yorkshire man and he said it how it was. I was so terrified how it was going to make me look, it's still not like the mouth I was born with but no one really notices too much, but it's more obvious now. I sort of can imagine how you felt/feel and that was only a very small part of my face. I hope you are managing well now and all goes well for you if you have had more ops done. It makes me realise mine is not so bad when I see others worse off than me, but as my doc said you hurt by what's happening to you, which is true. IIcan only say if you ever need someone to talk to, get in touch. The best of luck to you and I hope all is fine for you now. hugs xx Ann xx
@@craftylittlerthings thank you for your lovely reply. I'm sorry you too went through a cancer trauma. I was lucky to have a fantastic maxillofacial surgeon on the NHS. Sounds like your guy was great too. The scars have healed really well although I've just started to get the sensation back on that side of face after nearly 8 years. The next face surgery is postponed for the foreseeable. I deal with auto immune disorder systemic lupus (which is why my skin is light sensitive) and at the moment it's attacking my heart. The heart surgery is my main focus right now. Thanks for your offer of a chat. You are so very kind. The offer is there from me to you too. 💕 We're survivors and tougher than we think. I'll be 53 in August so I'm not far behind you in age but I definitely think we're rocking it!! 🤘😁 Sending you best wishes. Stay strong beautiful xx
Bless you. Stay strong. You are a chosen one, who was brought here from Heaven because you can handle it. Thank you for speaking out because you are not alone.
Stories like these make me happy. If it's ever Halloween please embrace it.
Alex the most impressive thing about you is that you know you're a merre mortal and you're in survival mode as you said you're no hero but you would never be where you are without the supporting cast you had and you truly are an inspiration The most impressive thing I get from you is your humility
I didn't even recognize him at first. He really has come leaps and bounds. Amazing what he's done in 5 years.
I broke my neck in hospital 'i was in over a year I got spinal cord damage I've just learning to stand I'm getting no signals to walk trust me it takes great mental & you never stop getting frustrated😂 it an inner independence life changing injury can make or break you . Amazing family
goodluck with future Alex
S J. Great to hear you are staying strong and making huge steps in your recovery.💪🏼❤️👏🏼😊
You're an absolute warrior, best of luck to you in your journey moving forward 🙏
@@lolly5453 Thankyou 💗👍
Sending love from Jamaica 🇯🇲 ❤️
@@rennayreynolds9073 🤗💓
Alex, I remember seeing your story when Real Stories covered you. It broke my freakin heart for what you lost and what you have gone through. But it made me realize how strong you are, stronger than you know, the power of the indomitable human spirit, love, and the will to survive. It made me count my blessings and be thankful for so many little things I take for granted every single day. I'm tearing up just writing this LOL... Your son has a great role model and you've been an inspiration to me. Wishing you all the best. It can only get better and better from here on out. May God bless you and your family.
He's so humble and really living life that most people don't even live their life they just exist in this world. I have never felt this great amount of encouragement from anyone. I've learned from Alex to be humble and live my life that God has given me. God bless you Alex and your family.
Wow! I have thought about this man many times over the years after watching his documentary. I am so thrilled to know that he is doing well in all aspects of life, especially emotionally and mentally… he is an absolute role model right here, this is what it’s all about! Kids, pay attention! No need to focus on celebrities and superheroes… here is a true warrior, legend, time to take notes!
Amen!
Absolutely Amazing! I’m so pleased for you and your family....you deserve all the love and happiness after an experience that happened to you! The real heroes in your family are your lovely, caring wife and of course your precious son.....May God give you all the peace and courage that you will need to live your life to the fullest.... I wish you all a very happy and blessed life.love from the U.K.. X
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I remember watching the documentary and looking in his eyes full of sadness.. worries and fear. Now in his eyes i see happiness. I’m so happy for him.
I found this after several months of watching the documentary which broke my heart. I feel happy now looking at how much he has improved and how happy he looks (and is) now. I kept listening to his answers as I was listening to a wise man being interviewed. Actually, he surely is a wise man. God bless him.
So glad to have an update, that documentary left me in crumbles. He's looking so much better and happier. Sooooo relieved to see him doing well. My heart goes out to you sir. Your strength is an inspiration to everyone. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU DUDE!!!!!
I’m also so happy with how respectful and kind everyone has been to him. So often us disabled folk are treated awfully by those on the internet. It truly warms my heart.
Yes … kindness does go a long way. As you never know where or how you will be tomorrow as life can turn on a dime… and challenges can present themselves. As for comments that are hurtful and harmful on CZcams, sadly it is a reflection of our society. And no , no one needs to hear or read others opinions that are not asked for. 🙃
Wow, I was thinking his face was never going to look anything like normal again but it's looking really good. Incredible progress in such a short amount of time. It's so nice to get an update, glad he's doing so well.
i agree! he looks great tbh
I don't mean to sound superficial, i was so hoping that his face would eventually adjust. You know people had to be making remarks, and in the one documentary i saw they didn't really address the facial part as much as the limbs. Never in my life could i have imagined the damage strep a could cause. I have a friend who battled necrotiziing fasciitis a few years ago and came close to the point of leg amputation, and how that ravaged her body. She still has small recurrences of wound care, and i wonder with Alex, is there ever concerns of reoccurence? He and his family are incredible human beings, strong beyond any definition if the word.
Люси - ангел! Благодаря ей Алекс наполнен силой бороться, преодолевать трудности и жить дальше!!! Восхищаюсь вашей семьи!!!
The way the dog walks up the stairs with him and then waits for him at the top is really cute. Unconditional love and support right there. That aside, Alex is an amazing person with a great attitude toward life.
This has completely made my day. It's just wonderful to see how well he and his family are doing. What he's been up to is very inspiring.
Absolutely I am glad too .. seeing this video he is much better than before 🤞🙏❤️❤️I am Soo much happy 😊 God bless them 🙏
This guy is a legend and so is his family. God bless him and his family
Amen
Watched the documentary a few times and Alex just popped into my head out of nowhere and I thought I’d see how he is now and omg he looks absolutely incredible! The beauty, bravery and strength of this man and his family is phenomenal! x
Such an inspiration to see him battle through something as unthinkable as this and happy to see him blessed with a lovely wife and boy!! May god bless him with all the strength in the world💪
Alex is looking incredible!! Sending all levels of great thoughts to him and his family :)
This is what I thought!!!! He was still in the throws of healing in the documentary I seen on him and was still struggling a bit (understandably). But he is looking so, so much better here!!!! Mentally and physically:)
He looks amazing!
Levels of great thoughts 😂
@@hoptoit5910 he really doesn't.
@@elizabethmckinven6378 you must realy lead quite a miserable life to comment with such negativity under every positive comment. I pity you :)
His voice is so soothing. He should read for audio books.
@@BenWinder108 you don't think he has a nice voice, I take it? I don't know how you'd think that, but to each their own. You do you boo
Well said 💕
Yes he does
That's a brilliant idea!! I find his voice super soothing! Audiobooks would be amazing... or an ASMR channel on CZcams :-)
Tr you the way they did the front it
i cant believe how great he looks! incredible to see him looking healthy and happy! his facial features appear completely normal! good on him and his doctors! what a guy, happy hes got Lucy and Sam every day. truly a lucky man to have such a beautiful family
There's no telling how many people that have been touched by Alex's story. Even harder to gauge, is how many he has helped deal with a struggle, that threatens to drown them in pain and misery. To see that he fought a long, hard battle, and has gotten to a place where he can look back and see it was all worth it, is an amazing sight. Thank you so much for sharing this update, to an already courageous story! What a beautiful family.❤
"100% happy" & "everyday i wake up buoyant and happy and i can't wait for the next day to do it all over again"
the optimism in this guy is endless. completely in awe. ashamed that im nowhere as happy as he is when i have every reason to be. i really should learn to be :)
If he saw the comments he probably would be happy to see everyone happy to see him recently.
I’d be happy to see him happy to see people happy to see him
@@GreenBeamGlockCassarole Actually, it makes me happy that you're happy to see him happy to see people happy to see him.
I'm so glad he's doing so well. A remarkable man. God bless him and his family.
Words can not express how truly happy I am to see Alex and the family doing well. Such an inspiring story….
I can't believe how great Alex is looking, I haven't seen updates in a few years and I'm honestly so beyond impressed by his recovery. His speech is perfect, he uses the equipment he's got so smoothly even though he had to learn that stuff from scratch. It must've been such a battle, yet he makes it look so easy, which is an indication of just how much hard work he's had to put in. Big love to the whole family.
Alex isn’t probably gonna see this but you are a really great guy I’m so so proud of you and your amazing family
The bravest and strongest man I’ve ever seen.
Just a few minutes ago, I was watching the miracle document of him. And here on this video, the first few seconds, I'm blown away how amazing he has changed!
Wonderful to see how far he's come! His recovery is nothing short of amazing and his determination and courage are such an inspiration to all who have followed his story. What a beautiful family, including the pup and kitty! God Bless them all!
Love how losing his limbs made him more ambitious. Cycling in the arctic, rowing across the Atlantic... Bet he'll make it all work, too
I found the original documentary on the poor chap and his family utterly heartbreaking , so pleased to see them doing brilliantly
Do you know caused the toxic shock?!.
@@macman975 this Was my comment too..I don't know anything about the guy .
@@macman975 apparently a bacteria got into his blood stream leading to septicemia and then toxic shock syndrome.
Also, he was drinking large quantities of alcohol at the time.
My goodness, Alex, you have come such a long way! Credit to you and your wonderful family.
Alex has to be one of the most inspirational people I’ve seen. His attitude is so positive it’s uplifting. I’m sure he has his off days but going through what he has and to keep going makes me happy.
All the best Alex. I’d love to meet in person one day.
Such a brave and strong guy. Sending prayers from Japan 🇯🇵
I watched the documentary about him several years ago. He looks so good! And great to know things are going well with him. What a loving, supportive family.
First of all thanks " Real Story" for updating about Alex condition by doing Q&A💕😊
I'm glad that he is doing well now. He is looking so good , cheerful and so healthy now compare to before. The surgery on his mouth several years ago show positive results that he has his lips back. I pray for u Alex and your family live full with happiness 💗💗💗
I'm so happy to see an update on him! He looks great!! The facial surgery really healed so nicely and he looks so happy and healthy!
Thank you, Alex, for taking the time to answer everyone's questions. I'm so happy to hear that you and your family are doing well! 🤗
Your so beautiful
So fortunate that he lives in an age where he will one day be able to get amazing bionic limbs and live completely autonomous again 🕺what a strong man, so incredible
More than likely we will see bio-engineers regrow limbs and organs in the not-so-distant future
Coming soon
Within the next 30 years for sure
Nothing you said makes sense. Science is a long way from making bionic limbs that link to the brain or central nervous system. Yes, its being studied, but it doesnt exist, nor will it in his lifetime. So stop dishing out false promises.
Alex could be the REAL "Six Million Dollar Man"....
@@GameOver-ei8ui well not commercially but there are individuals .theres a guy playing pianos by moving his metal fingers, he doesn't even have a arm from his elbow. And electromyography is used in certain cases to sense what function the person is trying to perform.
It's not perfect but in the near future there will be a lot of developments
This guy makes me wanna go out running and enjoy life a lot more. Inspirational!
He looks fantastic!!! I love these kinds of updates
i‘m really grateful for this update, i’ve been wondering how alex is doing now after all these years. i’m super happy for him, and i hope he keeps going strong! he‘s been a real inspiration for me.
Just finished watching the documentary, and am so happy to see how he is now !! His wife is an absolute angel and his son is adorable and so so cute.
I'm so glad he's doing well! ❤ Thank you for making this video and taking the time to answer our questions!
Amazing to see how far Alex has come. Well done Alex and your are an inspiration to us all. Just the fact you thought you had to reinvent your relationship with your son says it all really. It shows you wasn't a victim you still had your responsibilities to your lad. And that is fantastic. Well done Alex, you really are an inspiration to us all.
*I’m so happy for him, I never forgot about his documentary.*
He should create a CZcams channel. It would be big!
I searched for him after his story aired found no update. Glad to see this.
I wish I was as strong as this man he will never go down without a fight and God bless him and his family I wish nothing but greatness ❤️
I am so inspired by you. I have struggles with addiction and depression and anxiety. But you really make me realize to appreciate and not think I have it so bad. My mother is mean and demeaning. I have my boyfriend. But lost my kids. This all sounds random. But you absolutely inspire since I found you today on CZcams. You have more strength than I have seen in a very long time
Not random. We’re all in this together.
Love you. ⭐️
what a coincidence that i re-watched the documentary of his 2 days ago after 4 years, wondering how he’s up to now and this video pops up on my recommended. this video calmed me so much. i’m so glad to see him flourish including his wonderful family. he’s truly an inspiration, to live life to the fullest despite what hardships come in the way. so happy and proud of them. hope they always stay safe, happy, healthy and successful. such a beautiful family
I don’t know much about Alex’s work but he would make an amazing speaker (life coach)
Brave guy. I'm happy to see he remains positive and still has love and support from his family.
Wow..my 1st time sering him in years..He looks great...God bless you and your family Alex!
TO ALEX, WIFE, SON, YOU ALL MADE ME HAPPY JUST TO SEE HOW GREAT YOU'LL DOING,, WAS SAD FOR ME TO SEE ALL YOU ALEX WENT THROUGH, THANKS TO GOD, I PRAYED FOR YOU'LL, AND ARE LIKE FRIENDS, GOD KEEP YOU'LL
I'm soooo happy that he is doing well. I remember him from the first documentary and he was so down and sad. What a wonderful surprise to see how he's doing now and see him happy, enjoying his life and family!
I JUST discovered Alex and the documentary, it’s resonated with me to my core. Seeing how happy he is absolutely thrills me. I’m so inspired and I’ve literally never seen such a strong human being.
A very strong man and so is his family. God bless them.
I'm so happy that there isn't any sign of that sadness in his eyes that there was before....wish you and your family the best
I'm so happy to see this! I hope you see all these wonderful heartfelt comments. You have healed amazingly! Very handsome. The support you have in your life is incredible and the drive you have to pursue your passions is somewhere in the stratosphere. Your wife and son are amazing! 1000 hugs and love from Toronto! 🇨🇦
Alex, YOU give me inspiration to get beyond depression. I'm so happy for you, Lucy and Sam after seeing this. May God bless you so much! Hugz, Tree from Missouri USA.
I am from Morocco, and I’m so glad to see him happy and his face is better than before, I am really happy about his wife, she helped him go through a tough time and always laughed with him, bravo 👏
Iam without one arm and i understand how life can be tricky without it.To loose both of them is crazy difficult...Lets go Alex and greetings from Slovenia...
He’s looking so well and it’s great to see him enjoying life and planning for the future after such a rough journey ❤️
Inspirational may God continue to bless u and your family
Jesus loves you🙏❤️
TKS FOR YOUR INSPIRATION AND COURAGE YOU GIVE TO ALL OF US. MYSELF FOR ONE. SO NICE TO SEE YOU. STAY STRONG BECAUSE I AM A VERY NEGATIVE PERSON AND YOU JIVE ME STRENGTH. SO AGAIN BIG THANKS. GOD BLESS YOU AND THE FAMILY
You look
Like Rob Low an American actor. Love your story. My husband got in an accident while we were engaged and has a to have a wheelchair for life. I was like Lucy and NEVER thought about leaving. When you have a relationship that’s best friends that’s the happiness you need and a sense of humor as tears will flow without warning. Love you Alex and keep smiling. You are very special!!!!!!!!
This guy is waaaayyy amaaaazing !!!! His wife is amazing, they avoided contacting this to stand by him, they are , amazingly standing with his recovery, without fear ! Just amazing story. I got scared hearing this, so his wife not losing it is really so wonderful, as he was in a horrible bug ...and where did he get this ?
What a symbol strength, determination, and perseverance. Continued prayers and blessings.
I remember seeing his story. And i truly couldn't believe the tragedy that occured with him... But I loved his story and his family and it is teaching as lot to me. Just the power of love and hope and family ... Amazing. What a great man. Still good looking if i may add but besides that , truly an amazing man and his wife is so beautiful inside and out and their boy looks just like her now . ❤️💕✨
It's great seeing him living a happy life with his family. You're strength is admirable and you're so blessed to have family as loving as them.
I like when the dog says good boy to Alex when he got up the stairs 😂
What a wonderful man Alex is. He has done so well.
So good to see Alex's progress. His happiness really shows and he looks so well. Was really inspired by the documentary . Such an inspiring man with an equally inspiring wife by his side. Beautiful family.
i almost cried seeing how he's looked so much better now. 😭♥️
So good to see you Alex! You’re making more of a difference to humanity than many of us who have all four limbs! You and your family are an inspiration!
Live from Nairobi - Kenya! You are an absolute inspiration. You're mom said, "if you know the life you want to live you must was get up and go find it". Will never forget that, you and your family
Great message, from Kenya too
Kenya too! And this man has been an absolute motivator for me.
I love him and his family too . He's so inspiring. From kenya too
Aww he looks so much happier now ✨🥰
You look good Alex and you are the symbol of resilience and strength ❤
His progress is outstanding ❤️. What a journey, and what a great outlook. So inspiring 🧡
Praying for your family and you Alex. Bless your hearts too
They've done a fantastic job on your cosmetic surgery Alex you're looking good. The strength you and your family have shown is an inspiration
To be completely honest, he looks amazing all things considered. What a thing for a human being to have to go through. Glad he is doing so well.
The mouth graft is really looking good! Thank God it took. My ex husband was a burn victim 50% full and partial burns but though he came close to it, he did not have any amputations. I love his attitude and God bless him!
I’m so glad they did an update! It’s wonderful to see that Alex & his beautiful family are thriving!
I'm so happy that he's fine!
Wow you have healed amazingly. So glad to see you're doing well so many years later. You are an inspiration to us all.
Alex you look great and glad to see you happy. Congratulations to you, Lucy, your lovely son and all those who worked hard with you. May God bless you all.
Alex, I saw your initial documentary. You look great right now, I'm not just saying that.
Keep fighting the good fight buddy, you've proven how strong humans are capable of being.
GOD BLESS THIS MAN HIS WIFE AND THEYRE FAMILY
This guy gets all of the props I have to give.
He SOUNDS more peaceful. Wow. He was in so much pain before. Congrats on your journey.