Nev Schulman is fortunate to be alive. He was concerned in a bicycle accident and will have been paralyzed for all times, or worse.
Nev mentioned he was using his bike final Monday, on his method to his son's college to take him house, when tragedy struck. “I didn't make it to choose my son up from college on my bike. Actually, in some methods I'm glad I didn't. I used to be alone on the impression. It was me and the truck. After which I believe the pavement. I used to be alone and unconscious.”
The 39-year-old “Catfish” host mentioned he was rushed to a hospital in Southampton, New York, the place medical doctors shortly identified him with a damaged neck and ominous indicators.
Nev mentioned: “Secure fractures. I'm not paralyzed. My arms had been a query mark for some time, however the human physique is unbelievable and so are PEOPLE.”
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Nev despatched the hospital employees out to assist him get well… together with a physiotherapist serving to him off the bed so he might stroll once more.
There’s additionally a photograph of Nev with a neck brace, so it’s clear… this was a really severe scenario.
He underwent surgical procedure and has a purple scar on his neck to show it.
That is the newest instance of how a helmet can save a biker’s life. Nev posted a video of his damaged bike helmet. If it wasn’t for the helmet, he might have simply died.
He had a variety of help from his household. In one of many photographs you may see drawings, courtesy of his 3 youngsters, 7 yr outdated Cleo James, 5 yr outdated Beau Bobby Bruce and a couple of yr outdated Cy Monroe. His youngsters had been there for love and help, and the mission was a hit.
Nev mentioned: “I really feel fortunate to be right here, alive, standing and hugging my household, and to make a full restoration. And I'm actually beginning to perceive the that means of gratitude. For the large and small issues earlier than the accident, and now all the pieces is transferring ahead.”
As Nev mentioned, “Life can change within the blink of an eye fixed.”
