Quadriplegic politician who lost his arms and legs to a severe infection is set to resume his role in government.

Craig Mackinley was faced with a daunting challenge when he was diagnosed with sepsis - a mere 5% chance of survival. As a Conservative MP, he never would have imagined that his life would take such a drastic turn. But after being fitted with prosthetic limbs following the amputation of his own, he considers himself lucky to be alive.

It all started when Craig was rushed to the hospital in September after falling ill with what he thought was just a common cold. Little did he know, he was battling a life-threatening disease that would leave him on death's door. He was placed in an induced coma and experienced multiple organ failures, but miraculously woke up 16 days later.

However, his relief was short-lived as he discovered that his arms and legs had turned black due to severe blood clots and a lack of circulation. Doctors informed him that the only way to increase his chances of survival was to amputate his limbs. In a video recorded from his hospital bed in November, Craig showed the extent of the damage and admitted that he probably shouldn't have made it this far.

Despite the challenges he faced, Craig remained remarkably positive and even joked that he may look a little taller with his new prosthetics. He has been affectionately dubbed "the bionic MP" by his colleagues and is eager to return to work. He even plans to use his experience to raise awareness about sepsis and the importance of early detection.

But the road to recovery was not an easy one. Craig's wife, Kati, never left his side and was told that he had a slim chance of survival. However, she never considered saying goodbye and remained by his side throughout the entire ordeal. After undergoing extensive surgery and a long recovery process, Craig was able to take his first 20 steps unaided in February.

Now, Craig is ready to return to Parliament and serve his constituents. He plans to use his platform to thank the NHS teams that saved his life, raise awareness about sepsis, and advocate for better treatment of multi-limbed amputees. Although he acknowledges that his prosthetic limbs will never be the same as his natural ones, he is grateful to be alive and has gained a newfound appreciation for life.

During his recovery, Craig was able to spend more time with his family, particularly his four-year-old daughter Olivia. He admits that being an MP often takes him away from what truly matters in life, but his experience has given him a new perspective. He plans to return to work with a smile on his face and a determination to make a positive impact in the world. The bionic MP is ready to take on whatever challenges come his way, and he hopes to inspire others to do the same.

[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]