Channel 4 aired a documentary last night on the Beautiful and brave Katie Piper and her journey to see again after a horrific acid attack four years ago left her with third degree burns and completely blind in her left eye. Since the attack Katie has undergone several operations and fought hard everyday to get back to what she knew was normality.
Last nights documentary showed Katie researching into the surgery she would undertake to regain the sight in her left eye. Katie explored many issues, by consulting the doctors who would perform the surgery, and even traveled to Minnesota to learn a little more about the human eye, and what needed to be inserted into her eye in order to repair it.
Katie also spoke to a woman who had already undergone the surgery and warned her of the side effects such as over eating, throwing up and showed her the tablets that she would have to take daily for nine months post operation. This frightened Katie a little,however she kept a positive mind that it would be worth it in the end.
Stem cells were being created for Katie, and she was told that her cornea transplant was donated by a man who recently died and she overheard a conversation on the phone by the son of the man who died. She was told how healthy he was and how he wanted to donate his organs in order to help others.
Katie sat in silence in listened intently to the conversation, realizing this man had died less than a day ago and they only had a 24hour window to organize the procedure and finalize plans.
I myself found it hard to listen to the conversation, and you could see how it hit Katie hard hearing this.
Katie researched as much into the procedure as she could, but was still afraid during the operation.
Her bravery and positive attitude was overwhelming during the healing process. It took her a while to notice a difference,but it did not seem to dishearten her. She laughed and joked and waited patiently to see results.
Three weeks later Katie could count the fingers in front of her, and her confidence grew and grew.
It was wonderful to see how happy she was and her smile beamed as she shared the fantastic news with her parents who were equally as delighted.
The documentary showed how Katie was embracing her life, and kept optimistic throughout. It even showed her shopping online for attractive eyewear.
This woman is truly a beacon of hope for anyone who is going through any pain or suffering, to show that with faith and optimism there is light at the end of the tunnel.
"You can't let your injury own you, don't make it a negative thing"
http://bit.ly/4CZd0e - link to Katie Piper foundation
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