September 15th 2024.
Max's life changed forever when she had a seizure while chatting with friends in the gym car park. She was excited to take a break and enjoy a coffee, as she was always busy juggling her role as a mom, running a successful business, and taking care of the household. She lived in Swindon and was 43 years old at the time. Max had just finished a spin class and was spending time with her friends Jody, Kelly, and Kirsty when the unexpected happened. Suddenly, everything went black and she slumped in her van, experiencing a seizure for the first time in her life.
It was a terrifying experience that led to a series of events resulting in a five-hour long surgery to remove a brain tumor. Max was in good health and had a regular fitness routine, which included spin, weight, and HIIT classes, in addition to spending time with her loved ones. She was a busy single mom, making sure to spend time with her daughters Frankie, then 13, and Georgie, 11, by taking them to their hobbies or going on camping trips. Max had also recently signed up for a British Sign Language qualification and worked a second job supporting deaf children during the winter when her café was closed.
After the seizure, Max was scanned at the hospital and sent home with anti-seizure medications. She moved back in with her ex-husband Paul, as her friends felt it was best for her not to be alone with the children. However, Max had no memory of moving house and only remembered feeling exhausted, irritable, and having headaches. Eventually, she called 111 and was advised to go to A&E. After four scans, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
The lead-up to her surgery in December 2022 was tough for Max. She couldn't sleep and felt constantly overwhelmed with organizing things for her children. She wrote them letters, organized their clothes, and made sure Paul knew where everything was. Her friends were a great support system during this time, and she made sure to speak to them every day. It was also Christmas time, and Max was determined to make a Christmas cake before her surgery. Her friend Jo came over to help her decorate it, and even though Max doesn't remember what she put in it or if anyone ate it, it was important for her to make it look beautiful.
Max refused to Google anything about brain tumors, but later found out that only around 50% of people with brain tumors survive. Despite this, she remained calm and felt like the NHS had everything under control. Her surgery lasted for five hours, and while she doesn't remember much from that time due to the medication, she was grateful to be looked after and surrounded by caring people.
Her friends rallied around her, with Paul and her mom Jan taking care of her daughters, and Kelly organizing a team to support Max round the clock. Max's life would never be the same again, but she was grateful for the love and support she received during this difficult time.
Max Wrathall was enjoying a much-needed break with her friends in the gym parking lot, eagerly anticipating a refreshing cup of coffee. As a busy 43-year-old single mother, Max always had her hands full taking care of her kids, managing her household, and running her successful business. But in that moment, she was simply enjoying some quality time with her friends from Swindon.
They chatted and laughed, catching up on each other's lives, until suddenly, everything went dark. Max slumped over in her van, experiencing a seizure for the very first time. It was a terrifying ordeal that would set off a chain of events that would change her life forever.
Max, who was known for her active lifestyle and love for fitness, had never experienced any health issues before. She spent most days training, attending spin, weight, and HIIT classes, and spending time with her loved ones, including her mother, Jan. Even after her recent divorce, Max made sure to make time for her two daughters, Frankie and Georgie, taking them on camping trips and supporting their hobbies. She had even recently started a British Sign Language course and took on a second job during the winter to support deaf children.
But on that fateful day in November 2022, Max's life took an unexpected turn. It was after a spin class when she was enjoying a cup of coffee with her friends, Jody, Kelly, and Kirsty, that she suddenly had a seizure. Jody quickly sprang into action, trying to put Max in the recovery position, while Kirsty called for an ambulance.
When Max regained consciousness in the ambulance, she had no recollection of what had just happened. She was disoriented, exhausted, and grateful to be in the care of medical professionals. It was a scary experience, but Max was reassured by the fact that she was in good hands.
After being scanned at the hospital, Max was sent home with anti-seizure medication. However, her friends and family were worried about her well-being, and Max ended up moving back in with her ex-husband, Paul, to be looked after. But due to the effects of the medication, Max doesn't remember much of this time, including the move.
As she continued to experience headaches and fatigue, Max called 111, who advised her to go to the A&E. After four scans, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour, which came as a shock to her and her loved ones. The doctor confirmed that it was a large mass, and they suspected it was a tumour.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Max remained calm and detached. The medication she was on may have contributed to her lack of awareness, but she also felt reassured by the care she was receiving from the NHS. She refused to do any research on brain tumours, but later learned that the survival rate was only 50%.
The lead-up to her surgery in December 2022 was difficult for Max. She couldn't sleep, and her mind was constantly racing. She wanted to make sure her house was in order for her children, so she wrote them letters, organized their clothes, and even made fun things for them to find around the house. Her friends were there for her during this challenging time, offering support and comfort.
Max also kept journals and made sure to speak to her friends every day. It was particularly hard around Christmas time, but she was determined to make a Christmas cake before her surgery. Her dear friend Jo came over to help her decorate it, and even though Max doesn't remember the details, she knows it was important to her, and Jo made it look beautiful.
Her ex-husband and mother took care of her daughters while her friend Kelly rounded up a team to provide round-the-clock care for Max during her recovery. It was a tough time, but Max was grateful to have such amazing friends and family by her side.
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