What do you get when sepsis, swelling, and bad hospital food collide with a parade of doctors who can’t agree on anything?

You get 33 days in the worst all-inclusive resort eve r— a place where the amenities include endless needles, duct-taped phones, and a nurse with a power tool ready to cut off Alex’s wedding ring.

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most surreal, painful, and darkly funny chapters of our life so far. From “weekend doctors” giving questionable advice to a frozen sperm plan that only makes sense in a crisis, this is the story of how we survived the impossible — together.

What to Expect:

•A Shower of Clots: What happens when sepsis hits your heart, lungs, and brain all at once.

•Medical Madness: The MRI that left Alex screaming and a blood transfusion almost gone wrong.

•Thanksgiving in the ICU: Spoiler: Taco Bell became the highlight of the holiday.

•Lauren’s Breaking Point: Why dog food delivery led to a full-on meltdown.

Trigger Warning:

This episode contains discussions of serious medical emergencies, caregiving under extreme stress, and emotionally raw moments. Plus, Alex describes his first enema in detail. While we keep things light when we can, some content may be tough for listeners.

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