Korrin - Living Possibility
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Korrin is Living Possibility but she almost didn't make it to share her story. After suddenly becoming ill in 2012, Korrin, a 33 year old fit, healthy and career focused young woman was fighting for her life in hospital. A perforated bowel, sepsis and multiple organ failure led to 9 days in an induced coma, 3 weeks on life support and over 7 months in hospital. Korrin didn't only nearly lose her life but she also underwent amputations to all four of her limbs. With the support of her amazing partner Craig they made the harrowing decision to amputate both legs below the knee in order to stop the blood poisoning from spreading any further and putting her life at risk. A month later she would go on to have the first of many surgeries on her arms resulting in her losing her right hand and part of her forearm and all fingers and half of her thumb on her left hand. She had to undergo more than 25 surgeries in 9 months including the removal of her large colon leaving her with an ilieostomy bag and numerous scars.
Korrin was extremely fortunate to have had an amazing employer and colleagues who ensured she was able to return to work. With extensive renovations to the office and an assistant she was able to perform her duties as Traffic & Transport Manager on the APLNG Pipelines Project where she worked until the contract ended in August 2014. Returning to work was a huge step and extremely exhausting but it renewed a sense of purpose and she was extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to return to the project and the job she loved so dearly.
In September 2014 Korrin was required to have another major surgery where there were no guarantees it would be successful. After numerous hospital stays due to bowel blockages from the ilieostomy her surgeon decided to try and do a reversal of the ilieostomy and create a j-pouch. If successful this would return a huge amount of independence and allow Korrin to focus on getting her health, fitness and life back. The operation was a success however she has now developed severe ulcerative colitis resulting in fatigue, pain and more hospital stays but being the positive person she is she refuses to let it beat her!
Rehabilitation has been an ongoing process and will be a requirement for the rest of her life. Walking on 2 prosthetic legs requires up to 80% more energy than the average person requires to walk not to mention the back pains and inability to use a walking aid due to not having hands. Korrin was extremely active before losing her limbs and saved everything she could to pay for a set of active legs just to allow her to walk long distances and compete in fun runs/walks like the Bridge to Brisbane race that she completed in 2014 and 2015 raising much needed funds for Crohns & Colitis Australia and the 14km City2Surf in Sydney raising awareness for You Move Me.
Korrin has always been someone who puts others needs before her own but now it is time for her to raise funds for her own needs and she requires your help! In 2016 Korrin underwent osseointegration surgery on both legs! This has been life changing as it has returned independence, she can now put on and take off her legs in seconds, stand for long periods of time and walk further without as much fatigue. With donations to date, Korrin was also able to purchase a Bebionic muscle powered arm and this has been amazing in returning some of the basic motor skills she lost with losing her right hand. As with everything these things cost money and with only a 3 year warranty on prosthetics have to be replaced regularly...this is where you come in, every dollar helps!
Korrin is someone who believes that good should come from every situation and she has a huge focus on helping others, whether they are amputees or not. She aspires to coach, mentor and inspire others through motivational speaking, peer support in schools, competing in charity fun runs/walks and social media to help them overcome adversity, grow and believe they can achieve anything. Having the ability to be independent, more mobile and more active will not only change her life but the lives of everyone she meets along the way.
Life decided she should live life unlimbited but she chooses to Live Life Unlimited.
Please follow her page on Facebook for further updates
https://www.facebook.com/korrinlivingpossibility
and thank you for all of your support xx
Korrin was extremely fortunate to have had an amazing employer and colleagues who ensured she was able to return to work. With extensive renovations to the office and an assistant she was able to perform her duties as Traffic & Transport Manager on the APLNG Pipelines Project where she worked until the contract ended in August 2014. Returning to work was a huge step and extremely exhausting but it renewed a sense of purpose and she was extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to return to the project and the job she loved so dearly.
In September 2014 Korrin was required to have another major surgery where there were no guarantees it would be successful. After numerous hospital stays due to bowel blockages from the ilieostomy her surgeon decided to try and do a reversal of the ilieostomy and create a j-pouch. If successful this would return a huge amount of independence and allow Korrin to focus on getting her health, fitness and life back. The operation was a success however she has now developed severe ulcerative colitis resulting in fatigue, pain and more hospital stays but being the positive person she is she refuses to let it beat her!
Rehabilitation has been an ongoing process and will be a requirement for the rest of her life. Walking on 2 prosthetic legs requires up to 80% more energy than the average person requires to walk not to mention the back pains and inability to use a walking aid due to not having hands. Korrin was extremely active before losing her limbs and saved everything she could to pay for a set of active legs just to allow her to walk long distances and compete in fun runs/walks like the Bridge to Brisbane race that she completed in 2014 and 2015 raising much needed funds for Crohns & Colitis Australia and the 14km City2Surf in Sydney raising awareness for You Move Me.
Korrin has always been someone who puts others needs before her own but now it is time for her to raise funds for her own needs and she requires your help! In 2016 Korrin underwent osseointegration surgery on both legs! This has been life changing as it has returned independence, she can now put on and take off her legs in seconds, stand for long periods of time and walk further without as much fatigue. With donations to date, Korrin was also able to purchase a Bebionic muscle powered arm and this has been amazing in returning some of the basic motor skills she lost with losing her right hand. As with everything these things cost money and with only a 3 year warranty on prosthetics have to be replaced regularly...this is where you come in, every dollar helps!
Korrin is someone who believes that good should come from every situation and she has a huge focus on helping others, whether they are amputees or not. She aspires to coach, mentor and inspire others through motivational speaking, peer support in schools, competing in charity fun runs/walks and social media to help them overcome adversity, grow and believe they can achieve anything. Having the ability to be independent, more mobile and more active will not only change her life but the lives of everyone she meets along the way.
Life decided she should live life unlimbited but she chooses to Live Life Unlimited.
Please follow her page on Facebook for further updates
https://www.facebook.com/korrinlivingpossibility
and thank you for all of your support xx
Organizer
Korrin Barrett
Organizer
Lyons QLD
