August 27th 2024.
Vicki Gunvalson, known for her role on Real Housewives of Orange County, recently opened up about a frightening health scare she experienced. The 62-year-old reality star, who has been part of the show since the beginning, was initially diagnosed with a sinus infection and was rushed to the hospital twice last week. However, she later discovered that she was actually suffering from a dangerous sepsis infection.
During an emotional episode of her podcast, My Friend, My Soulmate, My Podcast, Vicki shared her terrifying experience of being told she only had a 10-20% chance of survival. She also experienced stroke-like symptoms and memory loss before being found unconscious in a bathtub by her boyfriend, Michael Smith.
Describing the experience, Vicki revealed that she has no memory of the hours that followed and couldn't even remember where she was. Her boyfriend Michael took over and explained how he found her in the bathtub and pulled her out, which was a scary moment for him. After being discharged from the hospital, Vicki slept for 13-14 hours straight before waking up confused and disoriented.
Michael also shared that Vicki was unable to recall his name when he asked her, and she had difficulty walking and speaking properly. They later returned to the hospital where it was discovered that Vicki had both sepsis and pneumonia. The doctors informed them that the infection was causing her body to react in such a way.
After receiving treatment with steroids and antibiotics, Vicki is now recovering at home. She still suffers from memory loss and is taking things slow to regain her energy. However, she considers herself lucky that things didn't turn out worse and is grateful for the support and well-wishes from her fans.
In the podcast, Vicki also explained the seriousness of sepsis, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the immune system overreacts to an infection. She clarified that it is not contagious and can be caused by various types of infections. Symptoms may include high or low temperature, confusion, difficulty breathing, and more.
Fans of Vicki were quick to send their love and prayers after hearing about her health ordeal. Many were relieved to hear that she is on the road to recovery and reminded others of the seriousness of sepsis. As Vicki continues to heal, she looks forward to getting back to her normal life and is grateful for the second chance she has been given.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
