Medical Warrior: Recent Episodes
Natalie Shumaker
100 + surgeries in 37 years. Listen to Natalie take you on a medical journey, told from the patient's side. She will walk you through 3 kidney transplants, bladder cancer, mental health, disability, Medicaid, family and much much more! There are so many aspects that have impacted her, both positive and negative, but they have made her into the Medical Warrior. Imagine, no kidneys and no bladder...but here she is to tell you all about it.
The Medical Warrior talks about some of the challenges she faces while recovering from her major surgery. Natalie covers some of the hurdles she faced and some she still faces, as she remains on dialysis during this pandemic. The Medical Warrior stays positive as she also delivers an impactful message for everyone. Don't miss out on Natalie discussing how it feels not to have a bladder or any kidneys and what the complications are with her situation. Straight from the Medical Warrior - Be safe, Be smart and stay positive! Negativity is also a disease!
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The pathology report is in, 19 lymph nodes were removed and tested. Listen to find out how the news of those results were delivered and why. Natalie also addresses COVID-19 and her recovery during these crazy and unknown times. Listen how people with underlying medical issues and anyone caring for them have to take extreme precautions in protecting everyone.
Medical Warrior opens up about how mental health plays a huge role in her medical history and how it ultimately impacted her placement on the transplant list. Natalie describes the feelings that were related to her failing kidney and the realization of dialysis. She knew what was approaching, but her mind put her in denial, thus a race with time. Listen and share, with the hopes of helping someone else in a similar situation to cope and continue to fight!
Your Medical Warrior, Natalie, discusses how PTSD from the 100 plus medical procedures impacts her during complicated IV attempts. She also talks about how she navigates this, with the help of understanding medical staff. As Natalie touches on Mental Illnesses and how they can make or break a patients mindset, she sets the stage for Episode 3! Natalie's bravery and will to keep battling is a true testament to the real Medical Warrior! Thank you for listening and don't forget to share the Medical Warrior Podcast!
In episode 1, Natalie talks about the many surgeries and procedures she was faced with, starting shortly after she was brought into this world. As you listen, try to imagine the pure fear that had engulfed her entire family. As a true Medical Warrior from birth, listen to Natalie as she walks you through the start of a progressive journey leading to over 100 surgeries. Look for episode 2 and listen how each following episode builds upon the previous one, as she talks about government assistance, medical care, mental illness and medical staff. You will see the pros and cons of our medical system, government and society.
Natalie has had over 100 surgeries over her 37 years of life. She has been through 3 kidney transplants and bladder cancer, among many other medical conditions. Listen as Natalie gives a quick intro before she gets into the details of how many surgeries and how they have impacted her life. Her caretaker/friend Joe joins her as she walks you through her journey of medical hurdles. A quick peek at what is to come!