Quadruple amputee 'unable to get best prosthetic' - BBC News

[@rockie0708]

There is no words to describe this mans utter courage. Bless him.

[@siobrit]

This guy is a hero. So brave and inspiring.

[@alemihe]

I honestly think that the best prosthetics should be free, no matter what.

[@sergio446]

Payed by the government with our taxes... The government should look for the best company doing this and arrange a contract with them....

[@FantastickDark2]

@Big Guy So what? Helping people in need = communisim? Guess I will be a proud commie :)

[@vasudeanguy8523]

The thing is, good prosthetics cost quite a bit of money to make. Communism wouldn't do it.

[@Grindeddude]

Hard to complain about anything after you see this

[@carleneboulden4386]

Yeah too right

[@aaseandersen3527]

Utroligt Emr0ck

[@davidthan1490]

i need a lambo

[@aaGirlification]

true

[@Angelina-lo4fd]

Connard

[@baz810]

It's times like these I wish I had the money to just turn round and say - here you go - go get your knee joints and here's money to keep you replacing them when needed What an inspirational man

[@tornadotaz9678]

hello baz i totally agree with you no one deserves the money more than poor Alex bless him and his family.

[@HansBjorgman]

Everyone in the world should give him $1. $1 times 1574568948597458945459 people = $1574568948597458945459.

[@movedacc1518]

Hans Bjorgman But what about all the other people like him or with cats worse or better. They need help too but we can't afford to give a dollar to everyone

[@aaGirlification]

i was thinking the same

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

@@gah9182 What does Trump have to do with it?

[@Julie88C]

I'm so happy to see he has a wonderful partner and a sweet little child that love him. He's an inspiring and handsome man.

[@JRAV03DJE]

The amount of money our dam government wastes and they cannot pay for some descent limbs for this poor man???

[@maddrawer8497]

Roman The government "wastes" money on the protection of millions. Does millions of people mean less than one man to you?

[@ghzaluniversity5810]

Be respectable please ....what is your problem with Muslims?

[@qj2908]

Always like that. Billions are wasted on bs instead of just help the ones who are really in need. Look at the world, there are still children die of hunger

[@bottonjohnny4488]

Very inspirational I have cerebral palsy

[@tanishshivakumar1515]

@@Gigipretty64 yeah.U are right,goverment does nothing but do sex change and gamble,and we cant help this poor man.I will so damn angry because of this.We need to help him to get the best medical care.All the goverment does is just nothing but sex change

[@superstubes]

What an amazing guy and family.

[@sprinlketinkle]

absolutely agree with your comment.

[@superstubes]

***** Cheers.

[@mattm2915]

I think the people who disliked this video meant to dislike the fact that this happened to him

[@mikewest3108]

I have a few health issues but this make me thankful for what I do have. Prayers for you Alex.

[@mfo1371]

what an amazing man and his wife is unbelievable!

[@danielmcdermott138]

This story hit me like a fucking brick. Wish him the best obviously.

[@stevegibson2255]

IF I was lucky enough to be blessed to have enough money that would fund this young man whatever prosthetic and surgery he needed then I would gladly do it, no questions asked. Sadly I do not have that money but my heart goes out to him. All the best

[@liz_or3840]

Very inspiring man. Such a strong couple too. Wish them all the best xx

[@josecarvalho9388]

...and sometimes, we that have so much, our arms, our hands, our legs... and we feel so miserable :-( why????

[@josecarvalho9388]

+Samantha Love yes its true...

[@HansBjorgman]

+Samantha Love Which means, everyone should live life to the fullest. Enjoy their days on Earth and not take them for granted. Or at least... that's what I got from what you said.

[@usedtiddyjuice]

José Carvalho because everyone has their problems bud

[@donaldderp1602]

Capitalism, we're being destroyed :D

[@bruabba]

José Carvalho No correlation

[@mickiegant9689]

Everyone donate to this man for knee joints. It's the right thing to do for this man.

[@jenniferarcher9]

Poor family I wish you and your family well, sounds like an intelligent, driven gentleman. God bless you and your family and salute your incredible courage.

[@SicTransitArdua]

It took his lips too? Holy shit, poor guy

[@howfunisthis6880]

+Cherry Osgood I'm not sure it was literal bugs. I think it was a bacteria.

[@elizabethnovak4088]

Wow!! I have lot to be thankful for, I will complain no-one ...

[@mrslove8256]

I used to work with his dad... Bless him

[@NikoPorter]

Wow, what a truly amazing guy. I have so much respect for his wife as well, for sticking with this man and assisting him in his daily struggles

[@PersuasiveEuthanasia]

I hope cybernetic technology makes more rapid advancements so this guy can have a normal life...

[@123WelshDan321]

+PersuasiveEuthanasia Yep - although we're not quite at a 'Deus Ex' stage yet, there are Japanese companies with some brilliant prototype myoelectric arm & hand prostheses that will cost something like £300 a pop when developed. Just a matter of time until they get round to doing legs as well. I sometimes wish people like Elon Musk would look at this sort of thing instead of vanity projects.

[@PersuasiveEuthanasia]

123WelshDan321 oh yeah, I love Elon Musk, especially his latest development in solar technology

[@neworderfuture9780]

He never asked for this...

[@Whatshappening2024]

this scares the shit out of me, as soon as I think im in danger like this antibiotics straight away.

[@tango8011]

Taking too much antibiotics has an adverse effect. You basically give reigns and an open door to whatever virus or bacteria and make them stronger.

[@Nik-jk5ur]

Antibiotics aren't something you can pop whenever, you need to have something negative. Antibiotics also affect your good bacteria, negatively.

[@charlotteball3667]

The NHS has spent goodness knows how much to save this man's life but can't spend just that bit more to make sure that his quality of life is good. He says it has made him more driven and it's amazing that he has a positive outlook but I do feel if we fight to save him and people like him then we should fight even more after they are 'stable' to give them the amazing after care that they need. I hope he gets the prosthetics to give him just a little bit of the independence he used to have.

[@thompolar]

As an NHS doctor, we strive to provide nothing under exceptional care from treatment to rehabilitation. Unfortunately, the prosthetic provided despite being of high quality cannot match the multi million pound offerings of private companies. As ever, funding caps the absolute level of rehabilitation we can provide.

[@punchline43]

What does "cannot match the multi million pound offerings of private companies" mean? Forgive me, I'm just not following your wording.

[@donaldderp1602]

Blame the government that favours arms deals over it's own people's health service.

[@MissAnalyn]

People like you cannot understand how lucky you are to have an NHS . Other poorer countries doesn’t, you can’t be admitted to be hospitalised if you don’t have a downpayment . Please Be grateful of the Nhs . All the staff there in my opinion are all heroes .

[@onearmedbandit9543]

@@MissAnalyn - and many of us in the USA are working/trying/begging for Medicare for All. With all of the NHS problems, you don't face huge medical bills without the opportunity of bankruptcy from huge medical bills.

[@Kat-nt6ch]

His passion for life is AMAZING! Does it make me selfish that I'd be furious if doctors were to save me, only to end up with no limbs or face? I absolutely would not want to live that way, and I'm so very thankful for all my parts. It's awesome Alex has not given up, unlike the way I would.

[@WhiteHisui]

I was so sad when I watched videos about him for the first time. Nobody deserves something like this. I hope he continues strong and going through all of this (the best way possibly). Please God bless him and his amazing family.

[@HansBjorgman]

5:45 *Someone please buy those for Alex!!!*

[@HansBjorgman]

*Is there a way we can donate to this man???*

[@salmasay3370]

Hans Bjorgman www.alex-lewis.co.uk

[@HansBjorgman]

Salma Say Thank you!!!

[@kidda74]

Brave man!

[@dragonfruit4697]

Many prayers. Very inspiring.

[@DeltaHardcore]

Thats one moment where you realize that you still have it really good if you are healthy. This fella must be brave to deal with his fate.

[@Benjidesuka]

Poor guy. :/

[@nikimuhlfeld7202]

Meine Güte,das ist wirklich schlimm. Und es kann wirklich jeden von uns treffen. Schön dass er ins Leben gefunden hat. Wunderschön wie er mit seinem Kind umgeht. Ich hoffe doch für ihn dass da nichts schlimmes mehr kommt

[@mayrarosa1409]

do a online fund raising like others do get some funds like that

[@HansBjorgman]

He really should... and if he's too modest to, someone who knows him should do it for him. Put him on Facebook, Twitter, Kickstarter, and all those other sites. If thousands of people contributed at least $1 - $10, he'd have those @ 5:45 in no time!!! 😊😊😊

[@tornadotaz9678]

what a brave young man with an amazing family. why can'nt the greedy sods at the lottey or 1 of these overpaid footballers give him the much needed money for the limbs he richley deserves. money goes to the wrong people. god bless you and your family alex.

[@charlotteball3667]

I would love to win a lot of money. I would of course make sure I didn't have to work ever again but I would do my best to help those who need it. I think my life would be so fulfilling if I could dedicate my time and money to people who need it.

[@tornadotaz9678]

+Charlotte Ball hello Charlotte taz here and i just read your reply to my comment and I have just read your other comment too. Its such a shame that the NHS waste money on "ART" but cannot afford to help alex. My heart bleeds for this true hero and his family.

[@athaliahgrunburg8574]

the taxes these footballers pay are immense because of how big their income is and much of that goes to the NHS...

[@rebeccabraund7613]

Such a strong and inspiring man

[@germanmarambio66]

Este hombre si que es de verdad.... su mente es tan fuerte . que me Conmueve...

[@youmnakc]

this made me cry :(

[@cc3184]

There is a 45 min documentary that shows his progress to 2016. Definitely worth a watch.

[@randomsvids3733]

what a devastating story ur coping well keep up NHS ur saving peoples lives

[@zinebboulefa9158]

Bless you and your family

[@lorettavamperetta8401]

God bless you Alex and your family. Your endurance and strength is an inspiration to all. Please check out the Alex Lewis Trust.

[@adelaruthdiazproano1812]

Gracias a Dios q puso enti tanta fuerza y fortaleza eres un super hombre y ejemplo para muchas personas que Dios sea la roca en la cual siempre te sostengas desde Ecuador

[@dylanadshead6939]

I wish the best life for you good on you

[@keityassay3053]

ALEX VC E UM SOBREVIVENTE...NAO TENHO PALAVRAS PRA TE ELOGIAR TUDO QUE EU FALAR AINDA E POUCO..

[@lesliepike4852]

How the hell can I help you from the United States of America 🇺🇸 What a hero you are to your son, community and country!! Please contact me!

[@jackiewatkins521]

What an amazing , inspirational and strong man Alex is, he deserves all the help by the medical teams and NHS. The NHS's money should be spent on people needing these operations and aids to move as best as possible instead of giving money towards breast enhancing operations for would be models ( unless cancer patients etc of course) and other operations that are cosmetic and not really needed funded by the NHS. If people want these operations to purely look suposidly beautiful or enhance an already big chest then 'PAY' for it !!! The very best of luck to this Gentleman and his family and all support should be given andvhe does want to go back to work.

[@Em-qr4fs]

I can't believe how happy he is for someone going through this. I think all of then should be free, he didn't have an accident he could have prevented by being safe, none of this was his fault.

[@Em-qr4fs]

Can everyone just donate £5 to him for these I feel so bad, he's such an amazing man, he doesn't deserve this. But I can think of so many people who do.

[@Mr_Banker222]

My name is Dawit belay, I’m from Orange County California. I understand exactly where you’re coming from. As an amputee myself I have been a battle with my health provider showing that a “bebionic hand” is a medical necessity.. it’s been a long 5 years but I know one day god will answer our prayers and give us what we need. Stay strong during the hard times, I always said to myself anyone can say god is good during the good times but can you say that in the hard times? I know I can. Stay strong god will lead you to his plan

[@PartisanGamer]

Keep fighting. Wish you all the best.

[@fairydust662]

god bless you alex ur still a beautiful person and a amazing son and wife xxx

[@opalplayz4297]

He came to my school today and hes so amazing, so brave and inspirational

[@panchovilla9953]

God bless you and you’re family Alex !

[@jimmyphillips714]

How does this story get '10 thumbs down'? Unbelievable.

[@bigmuchknow342]

+Jimmy Phillips 10 people don't like watching the simpsons

[@TonyHQ79]

+bigmuchknow you are quick to try and put somebody down but i bet you are the kind of person that is the first to want help when anything happens to you! . I actually feel sorry for you.

[@traceylamplugh7727]

@@bigmuchknow342 So you think it funny?

[@bigmuchknow342]

@@traceylamplugh7727 bro that's 3 years ago

[@traceylamplugh7727]

@@bigmuchknow342 Yes but the 'Simpson's' reference was unnessary in this case. I hope Alex Lewis is better and happier now!

[@babatunde4097]

Watching this just reminds me to thank god every day

[@marianabarreto416]

why you dont respect people who believe in something more than this world? shut up poor materialist.

[@romant142]

Mariana Barreto because it’s a delusion. If there was a God why I would even have this disease in the first place? You should thank the people that made a difference not god he didn’t do anything

[@fingolfin369]

"Thank you god for ruining this man's life and not mine"

[@lorigreaves4571]

Baba Tunde ... awesome your comment! I woke up today... 6 days ago , my beautiful friend blew her head off! I had no idea she was that depressed! Watching videos like this gives me strength!

[@MsJenn1985]

He's still got a sting fentynol patch on, poor chap must be in so much pain, if only I had the money to help him, I honestly would, although our NHS is amazing, honestly to be able to see a medical professional without a bill is a gift, but it has its failings, I lost all but 7ft of my bowel due to a screw up, but such is life, on the bright side, I will always have a flat tummy and I will never have to diet 😁, I wish you the best of luck chap xx

[@andrewhernandez6175]

pfft, if he were here in the states he would owe some ungodly amount of money. For as "great" as we are healthcare is one of out many failings.

[@meli55a4]

even his mouth, wow it's hard to complain after seeing this.He's lucky he survived.

[@bro713bro]

Weird how this video made me find peace knowing I have all my limbs and mouth and also made me appreciate everything in general.

[@mijnheerw7253]

This makes you want to cry

[@sjuventina8671]

This is were love shines ❤️

[@milkweedsage]

i hope he can get the funds to get him a pair of very functional legs and another prosthetic arm if he so chooses.

[@oceanbluelady7760]

I'm so humbled by this guy!

[@allanjohnson8139]

Fantastic family all the very best to them

[@caffed]

What a remarkable guy with a great disposition.

[@madtingz2288]

Feel so bad for him! But they are a lovely family:)

[@user-sd7qt3hy8l]

I feel sorry for this vet. I hate seeing soldiers come back from war like this. I can't finish this. Too sad. Peace to all the soldiers out there!!

[@terri-louise9607]

He's not a soldier he had a flesh eating virus called strep a an thats what did this to him. X

[@user-sd7qt3hy8l]

terri emmett ohhh. oops lol. I should actually watch videos before I leave comments or my opinions on them lol. Sorry about that

[@HansBjorgman]

+CHICKEN SALAD I just want to say... I can understand how you thought that. At 4:13 he talks about how people assumed he was blown up in Afghanistan. Sometimes it's a little difficult to understand his accent.

[@bd23002]

CH1CK3NxSALAD did you even watch the video?

[@jorgeflores2274]

I am 65 years old and you have been an inspiration to me .In may 2018 I lost my legs BK and my hands fingers 9 due to TSS, after seen your case ,it changed my perspective.I know some times it is frustating ,tasks that used to be simple takes longer.But, life still good, enjoying family ,friends,food, music, books,etc. OK, now what,how, can I and many others wilingly help you ? I live en the USA (Ohio).Most all the time there is other ways to tackle an obstacle. Best wishes and kiss and hug your boy and your wife.I also have a wife and kids,and grandkids .They have been a great support to me. Well Alex , keep on going until the fat lady sings. Love you, brother.

[@brittanychanel4068]

There's got to be a way to help this man I have such a heart for him through all he's been through his strength is amazing I wish I was filthy rich these are the people I would help to have a better quality at life

[@jdkrasinki2214]

both inspiring. what a brilliant man and the wife just firm and supportive

[@AnnetteMurphyger]

Alex, you have a great attitude. God Bless you.

[@madtingz2288]

Brave! Love that family

[@nicholasflynn1710]

This man is a hero, I doubt 99.99% of the people in the planet could even go through half of what he has.

[@DerGrueneBaron]

he can speak very clear

[@fairydust662]

you and youre family is an inspiration to others xxx

[@tomkenny5864]

You are a remarkable person you give me hope with mt life thank you your story had helped me i would donate what i can to help

[@matinaki1644]

His eyes are so sad I am crying just by looking at them... I truly wish he can get all the medical care he needs and all the prosthetics. Also, I wish his message reaches other people too to pay attention to their symptoms and don't regard everything as a passing common flu/cold. I had contracted a bacterium 9 years ago, I had puss on my tonsils and 39,8 degrees Celsius for 3 days. I was "diagnosed" with EBV, told to just wait it out. I kept getting worse. Got to another doctor, he diagnosed bacterial tonsillitis, took antibiotics for 10 days. On the second day of antibiotics I was fine. You should trust your gut when your body tells you something is wrong. Don't dismiss symptoms.

[@mybedissoft]

I really hope this man got better prosthetics, he & everyone other amputee deserve the absolute best without it costing so damn much.

[@elizabethnovak4088]

Alex you so brave, and i can see you have a lovely wife and family behind you...God Bless you🛐🇨🇩

[@amylynn59]

What a blessing, to live in a country that values it's people more than profits. If he were American, he would probably not have survived this. Sending positive thoughts to this family.

[@onelifeliveit591]

God bless that man 🙏🏻

[@keityassay3053]

NAO TEM TRADUÇÃO Q PENA ..

[@Sporora]

"I've become more driven" *cuts to him in wheel chair* Rude

[@RobertHeslop]

It's sad to see that the flu messed up another person's life. My sister had flu, contract a heart condition, it got worse and they were planning a transplant, over time it was getting manageable to live with, on daily medication, then one day in the afternoon on March 31st 2015. She died in her sleep.

[@OlivianaTugui]

Thank you for letting us into your lives, Alex&Lucy. You have a beauty that cannot be described. Praying for you that Christ would keep your marriage and faith strong.

[@natalieghjade7875]

other people think and stress over what they are and how beautiful they are good on u Alex

[@rainyg5998]

Damn! But he's a trooper!

[@mollyfountain7011]

Incredible journey.

[@HereIsRick]

He needs to sue his plastic surgeon.

[@maddrawer8497]

HereIsRick Why? He did an incredible job.

[@Anxian]

I can't help but think of the billions we send in foreign aid...

[@Anxian]

I WarHawk I Well, I wouldn't put it like that but it's a sad state when we can't look after our own. We give money to the Eu and they donate it too, so the amount we give is enormous. That's tax payers money as well, not donations to charities.

[@iwarhawki4327]

Anx- ian Our own? What does that even mean? We are all human and we should help eachother out regardless of "race".

[@Anxian]

I WarHawk I Who said anything about race? I don't see what race has anything to do with it. You think it's right this man has to beg for prosthetics when he lives in such a wealthy country? or because he's white he doesn't matter, as you seem so concerned with sending money to people of other races.

[@iwarhawki4327]

Anx- ian There are tens of thousand more people just like him or worse who need aid too. What I am saying is that just because he lives in a wealthy country should not make him more entitled to care than anyone else.

[@Anxian]

I WarHawk I We send ridiculous amounts of money abroad. To me it makes all the difference. That's my taxes.

[@tammymittan3284]

I can't get past those beautiful blue eyes . no wonder he stole her heart. I have a lot of respect for him.

[@theangrygamer895]

this man is such a inspiration.such a strong person. oh and to all the benefit cheats who have no serious problems and claim,this extraordinary Man has just gone back to work.omg

[@nathalienath7219]

When you love someone with your heart and soul thats what it is.

[@eduardoluna3406]

beautiful couple!

[@sophieharvey9456]

Un homme incroyable et une femme merveilleuse!

[@jimmybdeluxe]

Is this information current as at 2018? I ask because I have a close friend who has had an accident in Thailand, and had his right leg amputated above the knee and I am wanting to know if the UK NHS will cover a microprocessor leg for him.

[@nojseoce4790]

Where the gofundme page ? I'm donating 20$

[@jamesonmollendor3032]

this is the saddest thing ive ever seen ime so sorry

[@ucacheer2213]

He would be in a lot more trouble if he lived in USA. Ugh so sad!

[@debbiethemadbee]

Yes, but there are a lot of generous people in the US. So people will donate to causes

[@HansBjorgman]

+debbiethemadbee Is there a way to donate to him?

[@AnnetteMurphyger]

So inspiring!

[@marthagabrielasansoreskoba40]

Dear Alex, Hi. I am praying that you get hand/arm transplants soon, which is already medically possible (if this was something you want to do), and legs, which I believe is already on its way to be a reality. All God's blessings for you, your wife, your son and all your loved ones always, Gaby

[@tahliahiggins5026]

he looks so cool

[@desmondmarak8990]

He is a good man n his wife is a very wonderful person....they have a beautiful son.....