Former Big Brother star Simone Reed has bravely opened up about her harrowing brush with death, revealing she was given just 48 hours to live after a routine operation took a devastating turn.
The reality television personality, who captured hearts on the iconic Channel 5 show, found herself fighting for her life in a hospital bed after developing sepsis - a life-threatening condition that caused multiple organ failure.
From Routine Procedure to Life Support
What began as a standard surgical procedure quickly escalated into a medical nightmare. "I was given 48 hours to live," Simone shared in an emotional social media post that left her followers stunned.
The 34-year-old explained how her body went into crisis mode following the operation, with doctors delivering the grim prognosis to her devastated family. "My organs started failing one by one," she revealed, painting a picture of the rapid deterioration that saw her condition become critical within days.
The Long Road to Recovery
Despite the dire predictions, Simone's fighting spirit saw her through the darkest hours. Her recovery journey has been nothing short of remarkable, though she continues to face significant health challenges.
"I'm still very poorly and have a long way to go," the television personality admitted, showing remarkable candour about her ongoing battle. Her openness about the physical and emotional toll has resonated deeply with fans and fellow sepsis survivors alike.
A Warning to Others
Through her ordeal, Simone has become an unexpected advocate for sepsis awareness. The condition, which occurs when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs, claims approximately 52,000 lives annually in the UK alone.
Her story serves as a powerful reminder of how quickly medical situations can deteriorate and the importance of recognising early warning signs, which include:
- Slurred speech or confusion
- Extreme shivering or muscle pain
- Passing no urine in a day
- Severe breathlessness
- Mottled or discoloured skin
Simone's journey from the Big Brother house to a hospital bed fighting for survival has shown a different side of the reality star - one of incredible resilience and strength in the face of overwhelming odds.
