In July last year, Manjit fell seriously ill after feeling unwell one evening and becoming unconscious the next morning. Her hands and feet were ice-cold, lips purple, and she struggled to breathe. Doctors believe sepsis may have been triggered by something as minor as a lick from her pet dog on a small cut or scratch. Within a short time, she developed septic shock complicated by Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), a rare condition causing abnormal blood clotting.
Medical Emergency and Recovery
Manjit was placed in an induced coma and underwent multiple life-saving interventions. Her heart stopped six times during treatment, and surgeons amputated both her legs below the knee and both hands to prevent the spread of infection. Despite slim survival chances, her resilience and medical care enabled her miraculous recovery. She was discharged from a Birmingham hospital recently and is now focusing on rebuilding her life.
Support and Fundraising
A Go Fund Me campaign launched to assist Manjit and her husband, Kamaljit Sangha, has raised over £30,000. Funds are being directed toward advanced prosthetics, home adaptations, physiotherapy, mental health support, and rehabilitation. Any surplus will be donated to Positive Bones, a UK-based charity empowering amputees and people with limb disabilities.
Raising Awareness About Sepsis
Sepsis occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to infection, attacking its own organs and tissues. Symptoms are often difficult to spot, including slurred speech, extreme shivering, muscle pain, severe breathlessness, and discolored skin. Manjit hopes her story will help people recognize early warning signs and seek immediate medical attention. “It could happen to anybody,” she said, urging vigilance and awareness.