Liezl talks to Hannes Van Den Berg, a survivor of a tick bite, who contracted tick bite fever in the aftermath of being targeted by the creature.

Hannes describes the effects of the fever, as well as what he has learned through the experience, and how it has changed his life since then.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The attack happened during the COVID pandemic, and so naturally, the focus of all health officials was turned towards combatting the virus. This meant that other forms of health care were unconsciously sidelined, meaning the danger to Hannes was even greater.
• The results of the tick bite meant that Hannes' legs were amputated below the knee. Living with prosthetics ever since has been the ultimate challenge.
• Occupational therapy has since been doing all it can to teach Hannes to live with his new condition. It requires an entirely new way of living, retraining in every aspect of life - even the simplest of tasks such as walking and writing are all new.
• The first six months after the drastic change in life is the most important. It's about figuring out how you contribute to society in your new condition.

BEST MOMENTS

'I was getting seizures. I was passing out'

'There are so many things to be thankful for'

'I was numb, there was so much to comprehend'

'It's like having to learn to walk again'

EPISODE RESOURCES

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hannes.v.berg.5

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Facebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/lcolditzvanrooyen/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/van-rooyen-liezl/

ABOUT THE PODCAST

The incredible 'ordinary' people I met, the amazing places I have seen and the magic of life I have experienced, inspired me to start this podcast and share the extraordinary life we have around us. As well as sharing some of my own experiences, I will be talking to many inspirational and interesting people about entrepreneurship, success in their business/careers or their special life journeys in general with the aim to entertain and inspire, little-by-little.

ABOUT THE HOST

Liezl Van Rooyen

Born and raised in South Africa, at age 22 I followed my dream to see the world and twenty years on I have now travelled to 50 countries and lived in 4. The incredible 'ordinary' people I have met, the amazing places I have seen and the magic of life I have experienced, inspired me to start this podcast and share the extraordinary life we have around us.

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