After 7 months of constant pain and suffering, I was finally admitted to Henry Ford Hospital--and I truly believe this is where my life was saved.
I didn't realize how sick I actually was until I started getting better.
For months, I went from provider to provider, begging for help. The pain was severe and relentless, but because the infection was in a difficult location, imaging didn't fully show how serious it was. I felt unheard and dismissed over and over again.
When I met this surgeon, everything changed.
I looked him in the eye and said, "Please help me." And he did.
He took my concerns seriously, acted quickly, and ultimately removed the infection from my jaw bone. Now that I've been on the correct antibiotics and received proper treatment, the difference is truly night and day.
I am a YouTuber, and my work depends on being able to talk, type, and consistently show up. Living with a chronic infection in my jaw made that nearly impossible. The fatigue, the fear, and the pain were overwhelming. I felt like I was slowly getting worse, and no one was escalating my care--until Henry Ford did.
I am only about 10 days post-op, but the relief I feel is overwhelming. I've even found myself crying--not from pain this time, but from the realization that the suffering I endured for months is finally easing.
I cannot thank this surgeon enough for listening, believing me, and helping me heal when no one else would. read more