A 31-year-old lady was rescued from her own residence in Laguna after over a decade of being caught indoors.
Personnel from the native authorities unit of San Pedro broke Mae Ann out of her home as a result of she could not match by the doorway.
This is as a result of she suffers from a situation that resulted in her legs swelling to gigantic proportions.
According to a report in “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho,” Mae Ann was 18 when her left leg started to swell. Presently, it weighs 25 kilos.
It’s additionally removed from being in a wholesome state. Her pores and skin is wounded and peeling. She has to wrap it up in fabric as a result of it waters.
Due to her situation, Mae Ann can not stroll. She stated she has a tough time carrying the leg, so she stays in mattress. She wears a diaper as a result of it is a battle to go to the lavatory. In truth, she does not get to wash typically, and as a substitute resorts to wiping her physique.
Mae Ann spends most of her time listening to the radio. In the afternoons, she treats her wounds with the assistance of her neighbors.
“‘Pag hindi po siya nalilinisan ng araw-araw, dinadapuan po ng langaw,” she stated.
“Feeling ko po napamamahayan na po ‘yung loob ng paa ko ng uod,” she added.
(“I have to clean my leg every day, so insects don’t fly over it. It feels like worms are living inside of my leg.”)
Ever since her mom Enriqueta died of a stroke over a 12 months in the past, life grew to become much more tough for Mae Ann.
“Para po akong nawalan ng paa ‘yung namatay po siya kasi po siya po ang nagluluto sa amin, nagpapaligo po sa akin, naglalaba po ng mga damit ko po,” she stated.
(“It felt like I lost a part of me when she died. Because she used to be the one to care for me, to cook for me, to wash me.”)
Fortunately, she has type neighbors to lean on. They give her espresso and cook dinner her meals. One of them even constructed a door for her.
“Nangako ako sa nanay niya na tutulungan ko siya,” stated one of many neighbors named Elberto. “Pinagbilin sa akin na gusto ko maipagamot din.”
(“I promised her mom that I would take care of her. I wish that she’d get the medical attention she needs.”)
Elberto’s daughter Acel even will get emotional about it.
“Naiiyak din po ako kapag umiiyak siya,” she stated.
(“I tear up seeing her cry over her condition.”)
Mae Ann in the meantime admitted that she appears like a burden to them.
“Ayaw ko po maging pabigat sa kanila,” she stated.
(“I feel like I’m such a big burden to them. I don’t want them to feel burdened because of me.”)
According to the report, Mae Ann is the youngest of 4 siblings. The oldest amongst them is in jail, whereas her sister Vidalyn has her family and visits each infrequently.
It’s her different sister Vidalu, an OFW in Canada, who actually supplies for her.
Mae Ann admits that she goals of going to Canada as nicely.
“Para malibang din tumitingin na lang po ako ng mga pasyalan sa Canada,” she stated. “Mga gusto ko pong puntahan. Para po doon po magtrabaho. Kasi po andun po ang ate ko po.”
(“To pass the time, I’d look at places I could go to in Canada. I want to work there because my sister is there.”)
In an effort to earn by herself, Mae Ann sells gadgets like bangus, meat, and desserts on-line.
Unfortunately, it is not very profitable.
“Bihira lang po ako makabenta. Kahit papaano, may income po ako na pinakamalaki po ay 150.”
(“I don’t earn much from selling online honestly. The biggest I earned was 150 pesos.”)
Mae Ann shared that when clients see her, they’d cease ordering from her.
Mae Ann stated she hasn’t gone to the physician as a result of she will’t afford it.
“Gusto ko na po talagang bumitaw,” she stated. “May times po na tinatawag ko po si Mama na sabi ko po, ‘Ma, kunin ninyo na po ako. Parang awa ninyo na po. Huwag ninyo naman po ako pahirapan. Please lang po kunin ninyo naman po ako.'”
(“There are times when I felt like giving up. Sometimes, I wish that I’d be with my mom in heaven. I’d beg her to take me because I don’t want to endure this hardship any longer.”)
Turning emotional, she added, “Pero may mga taong nagpapalakas po ng loob ko na sinasabi po nila na ‘Mae Ann, laban lang! Huwag kang susuko. Tatawag ka lagi sa Taas. Lumaban ka lang! Maraming nagmamahal sa’yo.'”
(“But there are people who would cheer me on. ‘Mae Ann, you can do this! Don’t give up. Just have faith in the Lord. There are people who love you.'”)
KMJS introduced Mae Ann’s case to the native authorities unit of San Pedro. The MSWD gave Mae Ann groceries and money.
The KMJS staff additionally gave her monetary support.
And lastly, LGU personnel rescued her from her residence. She was loaded on an ambulance and brought to the hospital.
According to Doctor Aries Silva, an internist, “Ang very common or known cases ng mga ganitong kondisyon is elephantiasis caused by an obstruction of the lymphatic system. Could be tumors, could be other infections. The increase in size is definitely not caused by uod.”
(“Her symptoms point to a condition called elephantiasis, which is caused by an obstruction of the lymphatic system—it could be tumors or other infections. But the increase in size is definitely not caused by worms.”)
Dr. Silva added that the precise explanation for Mae Ann’s situation continues to be unknown, and to higher diagnose her situation, Mae Ann has to bear a sequence of exams.
Meanwhile Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Alexander Juson stated, “May infection siya at may parasite, may bacteria rin po base doon sa eksaminasyon natin. ‘Yung posibilidad rin po na fungal, meron din po.”
(“Based on our initial examinations, Mae Ann has an infection. Bacteria was also found in her leg. There’s a possibility of fungal infection as well.”)
According to the medical doctors, Mae Ann would wish surgical interventions, which implies that medical bills might value thousands and thousands.
Mae Ann is aware of that she has an extended and arduous journey forward of her, however so long as there are individuals who care about her, she’s prepared to remain courageous. She additionally needs for a greater high quality of life.
“Ang pinagdarasal ko po kay Papa Lord ay ang mawala na po ‘tong karamdaman ko po. Kasi po sobrang nahihirapan na po ako sa sitwasyon ko po ngayon.”
(“I could only pray to God for strength and for Him to heal me.”)
For those that want to assist, please deposit to:
LANDBANK – SAN PEDRO CITY LAGUNA BRANCH
MAEANN C CALDONA
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 2486-2409-06
MOBILE NUMBER: 0921-939-2285
GCASH ACCOUNT
0921-939-2285
MAEANN C CALDONA
—JCB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
