Boy Robbed of Limbs by Bacterial Meningitis

Memphis was a healthy baby boy until a heartbreaking diagnosis changed his life forever. His father Chris joins The Doctors to share his remarkable survival story.
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[@MsMoses-hs5cz]

Watching him as a baby is so sad. That father is an amazing person and the type of father every child needs. I wish them both much success. I hope all his medical bills get paid and they both can move on with life. Meningitis is horrible and I wish it didn’t exist.

[@BabeArixo]

He's so adorable. Full of life.

[@rachelryan1443]

Memphis is such an inspiration and it’s wonderful that he is able to enjoy life even though he has some physical disabilities.

[@scruff7226]

For those who are wondering, hes doing great rn. Hes 14 and living a happy life with friends. (i know this because hes my brother)

[@marssartori4043]

What an amazing Dad. i wish them both the best.

[@stephaniem9836]

What a strong AMAZING father!!!! Everyone ahould have a dad like him. Seriously.

[@franksaney2390]

That's a MAN right there. And an incredibly strong kid.

[@analiseduarte3590]

What a beautiful boy. So full of life and happiness, and not a doubt in a world.

[@davidmaughan6399]

My brother had bacterial meningitis he is healthy now 👍👍 he lost two limbs

[@davidmaughan6399]

edit: thanks for the like!

[@malo3287]

A hero father I salute you. I wish everyone get a father like you and that baby is awesome and very brave handsome

[@neindanke3420]

He's so lucky to have such a loving and supportive father.

[@ashleynctzen4095]

I'm crying

[@lilyfisher1702]

BTS' 8th member I'm not an emotional girl but my tears are streaming

[@islam_will_Dominate]

Why?

[@grantbolton6346]

i wish i had a dad like u, u are awesome man!

[@emilyb7062]

I was teary eyed and had goosebumps

[@bleakstreetss]

When I was 6, I had Bacterial Meningitis, I was really lucky and didn't lose any limbs like this poor guy. Really hope his dad starts a go fund for him.

[@noahalexander5422]

The father mentioned that he couldn’t afford fake legs for him. I recommend the father starting a Go Fund Me.

[@juliamelone8109]

I had never thought about using a hoverboard​ for mobility before but it seems to help!

[@hannahkoppel4743]

Noah Alexander if I remember right the show gifted him with free prosthetics

[@delaneypeddle5905]

this is inspiring. god bless 😫❤️

[@nae.lchelz3928]

heys a cutie & his father is sooo great😍😍😍😍

[@jungkookismyeuphoria8405]

SOOOOO SAD THIS HAPPENED TO THE SWEET BOY, HIS FATHER WAS SOOOOO EMOTIONAL😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏!!!!!

[@startimm497]

This kid is so Handsome sutch a great kid he's so awesome .

[@katy9291]

😭😭😭😭 omg bless this family

[@auroracmartinez5487]

Alex Lewis went through almost the same thing, he lost all his limbs and lips..read up on it and look at video, he can be an inspiration to others

[@AXOLTLLOVES6789]

I am glad he is doing great now

[@edward8459]

Poor boy, he doesn't deserve this

[@nicksimonetta1107]

He looks so cute as a baby

[@erickastamaren6824]

Who disliked this????

[@Yuri-ko3vp]

me, I disliked.

[@red-oy9rg]

me

[@animatedproductionsanderso2602]

You butthurt bum

[@kellyallen6830]

This comment is mean!

[@kellyallen6830]

@Illuminating kitty i don't even remember what i meant now or what the video was about i watched it a year ago so i have no clue what is going on!

[@nicksimonetta1107]

I couldn’t imagine if that happen to my kid

[@isabellachloee]

Yo this kid is dope asf 😂❤️

[@CK-ug8nc]

Why is there dislikes?

[@The_NSeven]

Same reason why people type first, it has nothing to do with the video

[@serpantking7896]

Anybody else peep how the father said he had 2 fingers

[@TiernanMcKay-]

At 6 month old I had to have surgery on my kidneys

[@tropicaldog5852]

Other than that sooooo cute

[@wendijoe2793]

I'd be a director or a rapper... some good choices...

[@tropicaldog5852]

Wait he said 2 fingers ten toes but in the pic he had 10 fingers

[@bossfrog]

Lol listen to it again 😂 he said ten fingers.

[@silviasantini7574]

You have to meet an italian incredible girl Bebe Vio.

[@rouge2234]

The dad doesn't have to worry since his son likes to play video games he can just be a KZbinr. So his dad doesn't need to worry u don't need arms or legs to be a KZbinr 😉

[@GrungeGalactica]

Would a vaccination have prevented this?

[@lousass69]

rosiehughes1996 No, my brother had it, it could be something as simple as a cold, but it attacks the spine and brain. it’s scary

[@GrungeGalactica]

ArianGrandea ah that’s so horrible, I hope you’re all doing ok

[@archeryozzie8727]

rosiehughes1996 Vaccinations don't always work

[@hannahbailey6424]

most babies don’t get the meningitis vaccine. this is typically given to older kids like aged 10

[@oliviawilcox8917]

I think he was too young at the time to get a vaccination

[@evillain999]

only in america. strange happenings there.

[@Cami9325]

i live in europe and my best friend sister died from meningitis so.... it happens.

[@mayggrome]

Evillain and india... Not to be racist

[@alexanderfisher833]

Y does the dad have yellow skin

[@molliebeth9169]

1like=1prayer

[@thuypham4048]

Able to get a hover board but not prosthetics

[@jimmygore8214]

Vaccinate Vaccinate Vaccinate please

[@hannahbailey6424]

Jimmy Gore babies don’t receive the vaccine, older kids do

[@peggywilliams6399]

He probably got meningitis from his 6 month vaccines. It happens.

[@thonyramos6383]

Makes it more difficult for him to "walk" when he's fat 😂😂

[@lowrider143]

Sweetie124 AJ that’s me

[@lowrider143]

Punk you watch ur mouth

[@Morphedintoiat43]

Memphis Lafferty that's right. So proud of you. You're awesome!!!!!

[@red-oy9rg]

shapi27 how's being morbidly obese right or awesome??

[@hannahbailey6424]

he has no limbs how do you expect him to exercise