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The trauma of undergoing a kidney transplant – A survivor shares his story

As Philip Atawura was preparing to undergo a kidney transplant in India, he went through a lot that made him question if indeed he was meant to go through with it.

According to Philip who recounted his ordeals, one of the most traumatic experiences that has lived with him after the surgery, until recently, was a moment in the Intensive Care Unit.

Philip explained that the scenes he witnessed during the time were imprinted in his mind and haunted him until about two months ago.

Speaking on a yet-to-be-aired episode of The Lowdown, he said “I was greatly affected psychologically. It got to a time I was even thinking it’s not God’s will for me to have this done.

“I couldn’t even sleep, because I felt like when I close my eyes, I won’t survive to see the next day,” he told GhanaWeb’s Etsey Atisu.

He also described his donor as God-sent, explaining that he left his life behind to travel with him for eight months, the duration of the transplant, preparation and recovery.

The full episode of The Lowdown will be premiered on October 21, 2024, on GhanaWeb TV.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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