‘Folded man’ stands up straight after 28 years following surgery that broke bones

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A man suffered from a form of ankylosing spondylitis so severe that his upper body folded onto his thighs. Three parts of his body were ‘connected’ - his chin to his chest, his breastbone to his pubic bone, and his face to his thigh bone. After undergoing four operations at Shenzhen University General Hospital, in which his bones were literally broken and reconstructed, he finally stood straight - after 28 years.
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[@cherishsamantha4097]

"what if i die, but he's still sick? who will take care of my son?" im sad.

[@GrandDuchessT]

Unfortunately this is very realistic for children with certain conditions. If their parents die, they usually end up on institutions that care little about them

[@lindaliu8929]

Theodora T. Just from mother heart is the saddest feeling ,Mother ❤️

[@DM-gs1le]

@Anesh Verma 😂😂😂

[@dellythezar8047]

@Anesh Verma there is the time for people to say something to other , even your enemy still need your love and respect Anesh, if you want to mock other find out the healthy and happy people to be your target , please stay human as much as possible , enjoy yourself as long as you can walk and breath normally,

[@andrechristianto4675]

Her son is about 40 years old yet she still care for him as much as when he was a child.

[@cridits7115]

Props to his mom for not giving up on him for all those years

[@lanfour4444]

Considering she's a mother, it's kinda in her DNA to be so dedicated.

[@KupoKro]

@@lanfour4444 And there's many more mothers who abandon their child the moment anything happens that would require a possible lifetime of care. DNA really doesn't mean anything.

[@mervhit6530]

No.loxes. Fr

[@wijr77]

@@KupoKro I'm with you. That was one EXCEPTIONAL mom!

[@manaralobaidi3444]

@@everydaynews1657 keep them racist opinions to yourself

[@Sportsfan25892]

Doctors really broke this man's bones and reconstructed the bones back. They spent hours in surgery with this man. They deserve a huge round of applause for there hard work

[@idkbruh2994]

i dont even know how its even possible- its amazing

[@fallsprig4581]

shout out to the janitors that emptied out the gross medical waste for them afterwards

[@imnotonmars]

*their

[@Boba_YT2024]

@@imnotonmars okay but he didn’t need that

[@whatthecorn]

@@imnotonmarsbuzzkill :/

[@Xsomono]

Seeing things like this makes me so happy, this is humanity at its finest. The son literally lifting himself up, his mother's love for him, the medical team achieving this incredible feat, the technology that makes it possible. It's so heartwarming to see them all!

[@lerualnaej5917]

It honestly disgusts me. She says she'd been trying to get him help for almost 30 years, but the video says they couldn't afford it. What's the point of the medical technology if it isn't being used to help people? Imagine how much more comfortable he'd be now if he'd been able to access intervention decades ago.

[@Xsomono]

@@lerualnaej5917 I agree, economic inequality causes most oft the suffering in the world and it's the biggest injustice of all. The most important thing anyone can do to improve the life of another person is to fight to abolishing exploitation and achieving equality. For me seeing this treatment process and everyone involved in it is still a reason for optimism. Most of the cruelty people inflict on each other comes from them being unable to see each other and their part in causing it. It's easy to disregard the suffering of a poor person the next town over or in Africa if we don't see how our actions cause this poverty. But when people meet face to face they are capable of great kindness and great feats, like that mother for her son, or the surgeon and the team who achieved this. I think if people are capable of this at a personal level it's also possible to make people see that they can also do this for people who they don't ever meet personally.

[@michaelpope5299]

Happy for this man and his mother 😂😊

[@TheViettan28]

@@lerualnaej5917 man. Hundreds of millions of people are still suffering from hunger. Humans produce more food than we need every single year. However, our economic system prevents it from being used for people in need.

[@bvvvb]

Though is it humanity at its finest that he couldn’t access treatment for many years because his family couldn’t afford it? When resources were there, just not in his family’s hands?

[@Quadiepop]

"I could finally take a closer look at mum. She has grown old and her hair has turned grey" That broke my heart

[@mikeee7533]

Same 😥

[@golden_angel7531]

Same :(

[@jci703]

same T.T

[@MN-br5nb]

The mother’s tears are like diamonds from heaven - what a brilliant example of what we can do for each other and I admit I never knew something like this existed. I’m humbled to see this.

[@yes_lee]

What about nurses ?? Who spend their entire life to surve for the humanity.

[@papinuch7375]

this is absolutely crazy to me how skilled these doctors are. breaking the bones around the neck and spine without paralyzing this guy. absolutely amazing.

[@sesh3508]

I was just thinking the same thing… if I ever have a severe medical issue I’m calling them up

[@germany456]

Sesh350 FACTS

[@vsmichael1]

You got that right. One sneeze, paralyzed.

[@sesh3508]

@Sound Money Don’t hate to say it, hate that you are able to say it. I’m with that 100% Fauci is an absolute puppet

[@melvinbackbreaker6808]

There was absolutely no margin for error for this surgery. What amazing skill and patience from everyone involved in the surgery. Bravo!

[@Logjambam]

I simply can't imagine the agony he must have been in. Amazing surgeons and his mother is a special person.

[@AussieDJRemixes]

The first minute of this saddened me greatly. I was diagnosed in 2016 as having Ankylosing Spondylitis 😢 and in 2020 was told I have Cervical Spondylosis, both cause me a lot of pain. I can hardly move my head, I can't look up or side to side but I can look down. I take an injection every month to suppress the immune system to slow down the progression of the Ankylosing Spondylitis. I hope this man is doing well, it would have changed his life so much.

[@crene816]

I wish u well

[@leroyyveline6804]

Moi aussi ❤

[@ephraim5500]

hope life will be kind to you ❤

[@AussieDJRemixes]

Thankyou for your well wishes. it's very much appreciated. 👍

[@interchangeable803]

Accept Islam .. Believed Allah he will cure your disease .

[@miradaewhitespell2790]

To suffer like that for 28 years is so inhumane. Personally, I would have already lost hope. I'm glad he didn't.

[@jhoang861]

i’m glad the mother didn’t! She has a heart of gold 🧡

[@evelynneclipse2069]

He's a very strong man and her mother is a very patient and also strong. I have huge respect for both of them.

[@matoyart9136]

Its all part of God's plan, for character development. 🤣🤣

[@rubyoro0]

Amino, The difference between a warrior and one that jumps from a bridge.

[@paperexplain9342]

Hopefully thanks to his determination to live on he would be able to achieve something we cant and maybe the one to advanced humanity. Maybe just maybe.

[@saltylemonz258]

"He has already endured so much pain for 20 years, this is nothing. He can do it." Underrated line.

[@AnovSiradj]

and very very sad

[@JazzyB9481]

You could hear the pain in her voice when she said it 🥺

[@byulbyuli8593]

@レンシャー its a she..

[@orin2029]

@レンシャー 32 seconds ago 🤣

[@saltylemonz258]

I didn't fish for likes but I guess people mirror my thoughts. Stay safe everyone.

[@rainaltima4174]

The purest form of love comes from a mother 😢

[@kgraham64kg]

You can tell how tired that doctor was. I appreciate how much they cared for him.

[@jadeymoon]

“After 28 years, Li Hua can finally lift his head toward the sky” yup that did it. I’m crying even more

[@cachorrociclista]

that was literally where I broke down

[@Waddle_Dee_With_Internet]

I love how this comment with more than 3k likes has barely any replies in it lol

[@varun-xu8gv]

@@Waddle_Dee_With_Internet this comment is just something that everyone agrees

[@Waddle_Dee_With_Internet]

@@varun-xu8gv well people are just speechless for them to reply on this comment..

[@nottoarm7812]

Hi

[@idkmyusername1677]

This makes me appreciate the fact that I can stand up straight.

[@rileyhughes2736]

Itchi Sackimoto okay????

[@Kazoo_Itchy]

Me too

[@rahamabrar3884]

It’s videos like this that make you appreciate the small things

[@niamphdollieofficial]

I mean I'd rather die but yeah I guess

[@hardcheatingrust]

Itchi Sackimoto your entitled to your own opinion, but it’s not wanted here.

[@danielmenka]

THE DOCTOR AAND HIS CREW DESERVE MUCH RESPECT AND APPRECIATION

[@readyplayerart3mis]

It's really quite amazing how far medical technology and knowledge have come. I'm very happy that the skilled surgeons were able to give this man a better life.

[@01jae]

His mother didn’t have grey hairs last time he seen her. That’s crazy.

[@MrKarateHandlesYou]

Asians man

[@01jae]

Kal Oni yeah sure Asians

[@Idklukaa]

Kal Oni he doesn’t look Asian but okay-

[@MrKarateHandlesYou]

@@01jae it's already known fact that they don't age have you seen araki

[@knoimsayn8366]

@@Idklukaa how tf does he not look asian?

[@EDPistons]

The sad fact is how many people in the world have these paralysis but don't have the money to seek medical help.

[@iwan-wr7gn]

I also have it it cant be fixed. Ur back will just grow stiff some cases grows straigt some it grows bend. My back isnt stiff yet. My dads back has grown stiff but straight. My back will also grow stiff never to be able to bend it again. I use humira 40mg injections to feel less pain.

[@Toolmybass]

@@iwan-wr7gn Humira helps you with pain?....i take it for a skin condition.

[@nesrask6627]

@50k subs with meme videos BRUH ;-; why at this moment

[@DaGuys470]

The sad fact is that you have to pay money in many places in the world to seek the necessary medical help.

[@skeetgielen1308]

@Green Future incorrect

[@AB-wq2vy]

No one should suffer that much. I hope he is doing fine!

[@elizabethlau5152]

Amazing. His mum never gave up and took care of him..28years. The best example of how much a mum can sacrifice for the love of her son. Really an angel. Dr Tao and his team of doctors and all supporting personnel are all really amazing! I have never seen this level of co-operation and skills in a hospital for such a complicated case in the entire world! Awe inspiring for human kind!

[@powerpuff4ever]

The lead surgeon calling his wife before his break to let her know how things went in the first operations made me really happy. Everyone needs some support

[@marialovesmusicalot]

And the doctors need some mental care as well...I dont know how they do so much for others without expecting anything back...

[@reychop]

marialovesmusicalot commitment and dedication. A lot of doctors actually recognize the gravity of their work. One mistake can end a patient’s life or paralyze him for life.

[@colorfulcodes]

I love talented doctors. They deserve every penny they make. Saving lives.

[@Julia-jd9fr]

My dad does that!! he calls my mom and me and my brother

[@yamanakabish]

@@Julia-jd9fr Glad you guys are available when he needs someone to talk to. Children nowadays find it bothersome. I hope you continue to be his strength. 🙂

[@ruboypoza5465]

is no one gonna talk about how he was like that for 28 years? im 18 and i cant imagine living like that for so long

[@DragonsRocks017]

I'm 21 and when they said that I was just so hurt trying to imagine it

[@Tom-tr4em]

Man if i get back pain for a couple days it drives me crazy I can’t imagine how he lived I certainly wouldn’t have survived

[@kimjasmine7767]

It takes so much courage n patient to carry on, having to live that kind of life for so long. Finally, he is free from this type of suffering. Thanks to modern science n efforts contributed by medical staff, not forgetting his mom who had gone through so much and yet did not give up on him.

[@white88notchback]

I want to know why he was like that for so long and wasn’t cured sooner. Makes me feel so fortunate and grateful for everything I have, and it really puts things in a different perspective.

[@liliaarngold3333]

Yes, I mean how can He eat or sleep.. Thats so... Unbelievable that He was going throw so much and now He get A Gift and can See everything. Thats great.

[@curioushailey1355]

Respect to the doctors for helping him so well and his mom too for not giving up

[@catts1037]

the idea of living for 28 years and never being able to laid down on your back sounds agonizing... he is truly strong

[@sambrehm8106]

His mother was the most legendary thing , all this 28 years she was with him .

[@maryamsham1724]

I wanted to comment this

[@merjuliusmelano7113]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@songsabai3794]

yes, real love,indeed.

[@sidra7788]

That's why in Islam it is believed paradise lies under your mother's feet ❤❤

[@komentor1993]

Im not crying man, im not

[@Tocaraca]

I started crying when he said "I could finally take a closer look at my mum"

[@danielrvanmeter2645]

Same

[@pedalprincess5408]

My friend after I folded him in a minecraft 1v1

[@ok_5332]

thats the worest thing happen in life for me 😢

[@gta5moddedaccountparagonmo47]

@@pedalprincess5408 bruh I laughed but not the right time

[@FortySevenSilvers]

I didnt cry tho

[@patrickmccarthy7877]

What a horrible way to live, glad he got help.

[@snowdrop_780]

Hands down to all those doctors, nurses and ofcourse his mom who never gave up and gave him 2nd chance to live..❤❤

[@tray_house]

I feel bad for this guy, he lost all of his early adulthood and that position looks very uncomfortable

[@mem_tv13gachi]

140 likes

[@JonoPee669]

I agree it does look very uncomfortable

[@jt_hford]

You don’t say

[@MrCandySkull]

@@jt_hford Go to school, please..

[@juniverx8938]

I feel like he would get used to it after about a month, but yeah it looks painful

[@lalitpatil4783]

He should write/narrate a book with his story of struggle, how he endured his pain, feelings and frustration. It will create money for him and his mother. I will be more than happy to read that. (More may be sad)

[@bagelbob3979]

yeah but this would be bettter or they could set up a go fund me acount they should bann all those dumb go fund mes and only for one like this not i want spicy dorritos

[@infitinet7705]

Bangle Wei how about we set the go fund me for him

[@nemanja2152]

@@infitinet7705 Gofundme's made from third party sources are scams in most cases. So to whoever is planning to donate make sure that the person that set the gofund me is the right person or his relatives .

[@amyscott3827]

nehem 你也很贫瘠

[@Maya-cf6zp]

i would buy it immediately

[@1TotalJabroni]

I'm absolutely MINDBLOWN over these operations. What an incredible team of medical professionals! 😮👏. And what an incredibly brave mother and son 😢

[@nogunnofear6703]

Wow! What an incredible achievement. I pray that the rest of this man's life is peaceful and healthy and happy. His mother is an actual Angel among us. The power of Love is an incredible thing.

[@MichaelLovely-mr6oh]

Li Hua has been truly blessed with a great team of doctors, nurses, and physical therapists; but he also had the extremely strong unwavering love and unconditional support of his mother to help him get through this ordeal. I really liked the note at the end of the video on how Li is now able to lift his head to the sky, smile, and see the world from a new perspective.

[@SophieAngom]

That mother's smile after her son's surgery and he can finally lay flat on his back, no treasure in the world can buy that

[@moritze.2449]

A Treasure worth the Hospital bill could...

[@Aeikon]

@@moritze.2449 From what I read, China's government is pushing for health insurance companies to cover at least 70% of the hospital bill. This surgery could have been possible from that.

[@michalneubauer4325]

@@moritze.2449 Not all hospitals are expensive... This is china, not usa

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

Incredible operation !! There must be millions of poor people in villages away from the cities that have severe medical conditions that never see a doctor because they are so poor ! Thats not right if the CCP can constantly build mega projets all across China !

[@vidiadesu9907]

I literally cried I really felt that, even when its only my hand bleeding, but when my mom founded the cutted part healed(?) she was really happy My mom is single parent and I don't meet her for some days, because she was working to make me life this happily, thank you mom... /btw, srry for my bad English\

[@johnwhite6770]

He endured for that for 28 years. That must be really rough, I'm glad he's able to stand up straight now

[@unapologeticallysimar2029]

I would've lost my mind, the kid's brave

[@kengorion8190]

@@unapologeticallysimar2029 lol "KID"

[@Pengun3]

@@kengorion8190 we'll all be kids to someone

[@syriakhan1253]

That's his karma. Harsh truth. He probably did something bad in his past life that's why he is suffering now. Maybe in his next life he will be in a better state.

[@Sirdiggar]

@@syriakhan1253 I don't think that was necessary and truth? you have no proof that there is an afterlife or if he did something in a previous life.

[@RN-uo2vo]

Beautiful. I hope this man, and his mother, have wonderful lives from here. To the doctors, so glad you went into medicine!

[@moesann]

“What if I die,but he’s still sick?Who will take care of my son?” That made me cry a little

[@gabrielisaacc.almelor582]

True

[@angel-gx7zy]

@@matthewttful what?

[@sistergaming5550]

That made me cry as well 😢

[@Joyce-ej5se]

@@angel-gx7zy oof

[@Munish0]

Same

[@duaneayers6117]

Not only did they save his life. They given his mother's life back to hers. This is a beautiful story.

[@paradoxward2533]

it is indeed. Life can be as compassionate as it is cruel. Actions..., equal and opposite reactions.....,

[@YourTypicalAviationLover]

Need more comments

[@bullymaguire5838]

@@zi1238 bot😂

[@kish9836]

Indeed.

[@manozama478]

​@@zi1238 9⁰00p00ⁿ⁹

[@Iam-me]

All doctors are heroes

[@hamimhasnat3950]

The world will start with Mom and end with Mom. What a Word is Mom❤️

[@Deniss-cp2fo]

I’m really glad his mom is there for her son. She is a true mom.

[@Dangocatzo]

Yes :)

[@helenasnut2637]

@Joseph just cause ur daddy walked out on u when u were 5 don't give u a pass to be selfish 🤣

[@helenasnut2637]

@Joseph don't act all smart with me when you forgot to put a fullstop at the end of both your replies.

[@humanityyy]

@@helenasnut2637 he's probably 9 years old and learned the word "cringe" and is now spamming it everywhere. i see him on all the comments here saying the exact same thing.

[@helenasnut2637]

@@humanityyy 🤣🤣 yikes

[@ryhanmortuza]

I like how all the nurses and the doctor were making sure his mom wasn’t worried

[@BYangBlueBushes]

I mean some family members have gone after the doctors if they mess up the operation. Like, Raskolnikov go after

[@sanatozaki5547]

Ikr I feel so bad :(

[@lilrascalsedits4836]

They are so kind😊

[@gatyandsawagainwowie]

I like how no one knows Chinese here

[@cherriecub5484]

FrostPlays I bet I’m the first chinese in the replies of this comment 🤣

[@TH-yc1jn]

I hope Li lives the rest of his life happy and fulfilled.

[@israelgonzalez6250]

This man is a champion but his mother is a superhero!

[@theninethrees8044]

His mother is a real hero, that woman deserves the world.

[@kodthepagilipoddhi8391]

@Max’s Jungle how is it wasting her whole life?! What if your child is diagnosed with that same disease? Wouldn't you take care of her?

[@alexia8413]

moms can do everything for their children 🥺🥺🥺they are so special 😩

[@enakshiparua836]

@Max’s Jungle you could use the word *spent* instead of waste

[@enakshiparua836]

@Max’s Jungle no no You didnt offend me! The replies above me were offended i think so i just suggested that so no more people get offended

[@hafizo_kurosaki]

That's why we shouldn't abandon our mother or break her heart. Nobody can love us as truest as our mom

[@sertheon]

"After the operation, I could finally take a closer look at my mum" 😭

[@romeomendes8898]

That's not cool bro

[@CaitlynY4]

@@romeomendes8898 ?

[@You-vm6yr]

@@romeomendes8898 wdym bro

[@akasimply8647]

@@romeomendes8898 what

[@cubeoi]

@@romeomendes8898 That's not cool bro

[@KSun-yq1yp]

Can’t explain how amazing everyone in this whole video is. Massive blessings to everyone.

[@brendayoungblood9484]

My father had this, but he gratefully wasn't bent over that far. But he had to walk with a cane and wasn't able to drive. He was 76 when he died. Regardless of his health problems he was a wonderful father and he's greatly missed.

[@krisdood777]

Official madlad dad right here

[@NickDaTiger]

I'm sorry for your loss. May your father Rest In Peace.

[@kalvinpacker]

RIP to your father I’m sure he’s very proud of you 💜

[@hsmacaraig]

Rest in peace. I wish you the best :).

[@obsidianboi4411]

As a son u must be great

[@hairyandlarge]

The mans suffering was longer than my entire life. I can't even imagine.

[@highwaysouth9015]

Yes bro 😧😰

[@aepokkvulpex]

Yeah came here to say this, like how tf did he even endure? How did he entertain himself?

[@muhammadnizarwirapradana5431]

Yes im 15 year now 😦

[@katet8639]

Same

[@luketerry2242]

Muhammad Nizar 9i czfc

[@a.lateralus5840]

Bro deserves everything 🙏😭

[@gedinixan9980]

his mother is true angel.. imagine doing this for your son 20+ years.. at her age

[@cameron6462]

Poor guy. Calling himself a burden on his mother. He loves her, but it’s so obvious she loves HIM! That’s a mother’s love, to take care of her boy

[@joesmoke9624]

Great comment but, it’s not necessarily like this with mothers who leave their kids and it’s happening a lot these days sad to say.

[@philippesangeronimo4444]

Absolue wonderfull work of doctor !!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ivantst15]

I think that he called himself of burden because he think that must be hard for his mother take care of him. It's a hard situation living under care of anyone, even being his mother, it's hard because of physical and mental consuming.

[@Teddi-6]

Oh my goodness. Your comment has me crying again.

[@areslife9927]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYTQo6OMpM6dhc0 now he can play

[@sophie5943]

the way the nurses encouraged li during surgery makes be believe in humanity again

[@asyera_peachy2452]

Yeah same 😭

[@endroholic7161]

Expwcting Humanity from China? Yo we don't do that here

[@NEPtune-fy1ug]

@@endroholic7161 stop equating what the government does to the people there

[@Messi-rw9ng]

@@NEPtune-fy1ug Truth.

[@user-kk4vi2jy6c]

@@endroholic7161 Blame the government not the people. Can't believe that people still has childish mindsets

[@user-mq3km9rj7w]

This is so wholesome, i have never been so grateful to be able to stand up straight in my life.❤

[@kalu5986]

whenever someone was to complain about their pain, they should come back to this video

[@daybroken3392]

“What if I die, who would look after my son?” That hit really hard ]:

[@680rondizzle]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@tabitharosefreeman1793]

Isn’t this how ALL mothers think?

[@milandjuric1257]

@Cyan Rosebud True..

[@afsalofficial4126]

😪

[@sarahgirard1405]

Tabitha Freeman no, not all, but way too many unfortunately and some have no hope for recovery.

[@eddy7346]

That man's mom is a real hero. She never left her son's side no matter how unlikely recovery seemed

[@suepurvis1766]

One must never underestimate the love a mother has for her child.💖

[@zxz9086]

99.9% of mom around the world.

[@snicksss]

It’s really admirable. I don’t care about people enough to be able to do something like that. Precisely why I won’t have kids.

[@undeadalpha849]

@Smiling While Thriving I don’t see the connection of this story and his response to cisheteropatriarchy can you explain

[@kay5967]

For real. She had his back for 28 years..... from the front.

[@baotan774]

you gotta feel his mother seeing his son slowly losing him body and through almost 30 years of trying not even able to help him

[@koolaiducsb]

What an incredible mother. I hope that they live happy from now on and I wish them the best.

[@taelermoore5060]

If this doesn't make you appreciate your life nothing will.

[@AlrightThere]

This should inspire us to stand tall and be happy in ourselves. We all have flaws and there’s always things we hate about ourselves but remember there’s always someone else who has it worse.

[@Lovexoxoxo2]

@@AlrightThere no need to compare

[@stevenirish6160]

Absolutely true appreciate ever single day, because it is a blessing!

[@1mol831]

@@AlrightThere The man in this video has it worse than anyone with conventional disability like having no arms or being blind, well, before the operation.

[@AviatorOO7]

It make u appreciate the small happiness in ur home

[@othalashelton854]

He’s had a debilitating illness for most of his life, that wasn’t his fault and he feels bad that his mother had to look after him 🥺. Trust me, as a parent, you do anything for your kids. Such a sweet family ❤️

[@itsfreerealestate884]

Like me and my kitten, i'll do anything for my smol baby😭❤️

[@dionjayrosales3369]

Aaqaaaaaaqqqq!+

[@inuyasha2092]

How great she must've felt on the day he was released that she now knows her son will be okay after she's passes on.

[@lolno6665]

Aww

[@ar.arifkhan4969]

Mom is mom, none can replace mom ❤

[@user-uh9we3hk4j]

So happy they made his life better.

[@user-eq8ze6cn9d]

As a person who is scared of surgery I’m still scared of this but can we clap for this surgery to succeed!!!

[@Verlant99]

KZbin: “I see you hadn’t cried in a while”

[@crystalortega2156]

When the mom started crying, I cried

[@san-em1oh]

True!

[@Nelphoto]

Right?! 😭

[@Owlventure_Aviation]

um.....September 11th? and theres a fire at the the beirut blast location

[@iron_recluse]

lol I know right

[@mdshaf87]

When he said he haven’t slept on his back for 28 years, I realized sleeping on my back is a blessing.

[@minimage1055]

Me too😭🙏🏽

[@syriakhan1253]

Let's be honesly, sleeping on your back is all you've ever done in your little life.

[@anisahbintimohdfauzie2658]

@Mastema yeah, it makes people realize that theres someone out there that didnt get what u have

[@Numberonesorabjifan]

It's not a blessing cuz 99% of humans sleep on their back.

[@carrotsaremylife6771]

Nishant Modak everything that I have an opportunity to do that someone else can’t, is a blessing

[@TheLEMRR]

Bless that man and his sweet mother. What wonderful medical care he received from the doctors and nurses. Kudos

[@kyrufalkas5577]

That's got to be the best mom i've ever seen

[@ksubschallenge-mq5xm]

This is a true example on why you should never give up

[@Lee-Roy_LeRoi_LeRoy]

Best comment

[@beawells5721]

I agree

[@hideoof356]

If u have rick astley he will never gonna give you up

[@alicehillman]

❤️❤️

[@trifulquita15]

Idk ... back surgery = life with pain

[@Ldancingcat]

He's lucky to have a mother who loved him so much, feeding him and bathing him for almost 30 years. What the doctors did was a miracle. I hope he and his mother can live a happy life for the rest of their years.

[@quicksolutions1634]

I lived in China and Chinese mother love their kids and will take care of them till her last breath. American parents are like, if you are 18 you are responsible for everything. If they pay for your food or healthcare they will fight like a kid and ask for their money.

[@mikuonichwan2149]

@Perfect Events the funny thing is that aint completely false. There's some crazy Asian parents out there, forcing their kids to do the impossible such as the highest grade etc

[@arilove4536]

@@quicksolutions1634 don't generalize Americans

[@kingkeeper9926]

@@quicksolutions1634 Although it seems he will partially recover it's mobility, I hope somebody teaches him a profession that doesn't require much movement but lot's of thinking, like design, architecture or programming. He seems like a warrior, he'll probably learn whatever so he can take care of it's mother.

[@sdlock83]

That is standard flair in Sinic (Confucian) cultures. Parents sacrifice for their children. And children in turn pay their parents back by taking care of them during their senior years. That's why this man was grieving when he talked about how he had a been such a burden to his mom all these years.

[@Mandy840]

Wonderful surgery. So great to see this young man and his mum start to get their lives back, and to see this innovative surgery successfully carried out.

[@JustinK1613]

This is amazing. Honestly, if Li never walked and was wheel chair bound the rest of his life, this would still be a huge success.

[@yuenyuen880709]

Look at his 18 year old photo was a brilliant guy, fortunately he defeated the disease.

[@nejipwns28]

He didnt defeat it, the doctors and surgeons did.

[@connexpert8969]

He didn’t give up, he defeated it.

[@yuenyuen880709]

@@nejipwns28 Yes, indeed,The doctors must be his saviour, but you seem to disregard his courage and a will to living.

[@nejipwns28]

@@connexpert8969 not giving up is not a big deal. Thats tha same as gettin a participation award just for trying.

[@nejipwns28]

The will to live doesnt save ppl from disease and sickness, medicine and doctors save ppl. Belief in magic has no place in reality

[@nathanielli8459]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the mad skills those doctors have.

[@kamanaos4643]

What they do is so amazing

[@reemy5884]

@@kamanaos4643 I agree

[@JesusChrist-om9jc]

@@kamanaos4643 i know TwT

[@johnnyfavorite1194]

Mastering the discipline of Medical Science is a Herculean Feat.

[@piyushthenub]

Definitely brother!❤❤❤❤❤

[@HemlocksCorner_]

This made me so happy. That poor man and his family suffered so much. He will finally be able to live and so will his mom. I’m so thankful that I can stand up straight. ❤❤

[@heatherduchene8779]

Just amazing, the poor man, having to live like that. What a miracle for him.Doctors are amazing.

[@AyeshaKhan-ms4cx]

they literally did the IMPOSSIBLE im so proud of the hospital and the doctor

[@VatchiMyoi]

Nothing is impossible if you don't give up!

[@paulandersbullecer3152]

It is not really impossible but the success rate is low and the cases are very rare.

[@touche995]

It became possible, it was always possible. It was just, time and patience that you needed to pay.

[@Ormeli]

It would be impossible if it was in the USA

[@yulfine1688]

@@Ormeli its not impossible at all. We have better equipment and better doctors from all over the world. We lead in research of medications and equipment as well as treatments. However China does have extremely well developed facilities and very well trained doctors. Its too bad that its so gilded. China is owned by a horrible government. The media is only really allowed to post positive things in China. The government controls everything there. It looks great here because rhey are required to show only these things. Its become well known what china does.

[@audreyparish8967]

Can we appreciate the doctors who worked so hard to help cure him? And for his mom, for staying by him for 28 years. Now she’s a real one. A

[@gummygoo2]

Agreed. All incredibly brave and persistent.

[@zulfahonasanya377]

They are superheroes

[@jinderkaurbhangra4016]

We do Agree with you 😘 all the love to his mum and the Doctor's 🙏😍

[@sapphirecatherine9902]

Whites are WONDERFUL

[@jinderkaurbhangra4016]

@@sapphirecatherine9902 😍

[@ivalani]

Bless his mom for what she has gone through. No pain can compare to watching your child suffer.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

I hate listening to complainers who complain about the most ridiculous things. They need to see stuff like this and shut it

[@sawyer0815]

No what we need is empathy and encouragement for one another in all situations ❤

[@kkm227]

We should appreciate our straight healthy body.

[@Yoduh-on4lv]

Bent lives matter

[@elt2773]

Can yall not leave insensitive comments like this

[@corgiwithabowtie1230]

But sometimes it's our head that needs help too, and sometimes, that's harder to heal :/

[@kitasayuri7350]

*cries in scolioses*

[@_dajo]

@@kitasayuri7350 as bad as it is you can fix it yourself, In normal cases anyways

[@derriskywhisky3410]

He said he was a burden to his mom her whole life and he felt sorry.. That broke my heart It is not his fault, only fate can be sorry for that.

[@fidelianerina]

I cried at the part. To think he constantly saw himself as a burden because she had to take care of him. It's so sad.

[@honeycomb937]

i really hope he knows his mom loves him. i doubt she felt like he was burdening her, she clearly has so much love for him.

[@off_Planet]

"Fate" as in the loving care of your dear leaders.

[@psions555]

That's exactly the point I broke into tears. Nothing about his own pain and the unbelievable risk to his life or the risks posed by the surgery, but only the thought of wanting things to be easier on his mother 😭

[@XX-fd1ix]

@@fidelianerina Same here. My eyes were teary watching this but that sentence really did it for me. A loving and caring parent would never see their ill child as a burden.

[@brandonlong3557]

That was beautiful. Watching a mothers love is amazing. The doctors and nurses were amazing as well...Bravo!!!!

[@gabriellane7586]

Congratulations to the medical teams who made this possible. And to his mother she can rest easy knowing that her son will be fine and live a long life. The burden is lifted.

[@mimi_is_here_]

When she said "What if I die before he is healed. Who'll take care of him?", I got touched😢. Definition of a mother's love🌸.

[@krabbykat9918]

it made me cry man! Mothers are such a blessing!

[@meant.5303]

It made me cryy

[@zubairali1741]

@@meant.5303 It made me 😂

[@muhammadasimsyed1494]

@@zubairali1741 I think you mean 😭

[@cassandrab481]

That was one of the times I cried the most. The other time was when he said he did not want to be a burden to his mom any longer. I have disabilities and cannot walk . I depend on my family for most of everything. I 100% understand what feeling like a burden to your loved ones is... they want you to be cared for but you just want them not to HAVE to care for you. Another time I cried... the most, is when he took his first steps. Bless his mom , him and his family.

[@Moon-vf8hf]

This man’s willpower is unbreakable, I have nothing but respect for him and his mother

[@petrolheadl3856]

agree. I like how his mother always stay positive and didn't complain anything about the doctor and the treatment even though it takes 28 years of his son to cure

[@ino6004]

And respect to the doctors

[@lettygreens9738]

Amen

[@_JustJoe]

Ikr 🙏

[@Moon-vf8hf]

No doubt about that

[@Dr.Funk8864]

I remember watching a video about this guy years ago, it’s really uplifting to see he recovered

[@prashantkumarbsmustudent8492]

Doctors are greatest gift to humanity ❤

[@nxtrixy]

“after 28 years, Li Hua can finally lift his head toward the sky” I'm crying-

[@wendelltristan306]

I will cry with you

[@leeekook2151]

Sis I sobbed too

[@bwanlila6936]

So we all crying now, huh.

[@jarofhoney.1]

I cried too.. ;-;

[@minjiyoo6359]

28 years*

[@stanloonayouidiots6987]

I can’t believe he lived 28 years like that🥺 But I’m happy he is working so hard to stand and walk agian😭

[@JD-kp6pt]

China should legalize assisted euthanasia for disabled people. ~ *Several European countries such as Switzerland and Belgium have legalized doctor assisted euthanasia for the disabled, elderly, terminally ill people, and in some cases, even just severely depressed people.* ~ ~ That is my retirement plan.

[@Mikasaxx0]

@@JD-kp6pt STOP COMMENTING SAME EVERY WHERE. IF YOU HATE CHINA WHY ARE YOU HERE?

[@RealLukifer]

@@Mikasaxx0 as a Chinese, hes not hating on China, he's just saying stuff China can improve on.

[@user-wh8qh4ld3z]

中国人的观念不同，蝼蚁尚且偷生。人活着就有自己的作用。

[@msspears8915]

We should see this and realize our lives are better than what he had to endure.

[@mafungwashekumkanikazi2656]

This is amazing. Well done doctors and mother for not giving up on him.

[@ashjqb4658]

That mum is the definition of unconditional love ❤️

[@novitaramadhani7810]

"she looks older and her hair has turned grey, I feel so sorry" My tears drop😭

[@theycallmeblakey]

It when he called himself 'a burden' I cried. There's no way his Mum every thought that about him. But he will always feel that guilt.

[@Indicadores-de-problemas]

😔😔😔😔😔 that was sad. He hadn't seen his mother in 20 years and she was young the last time he saw her.

[@vonadrianflores732]

@@Indicadores-de-problemas can you imagine that tho. 20 years of not being able to see the person whos been taking care of you since then. mustve been a real heartache to see his mom so different.

[@MoebiusUK]

I sobbed like a child when he said and then attempted to stand up using the frame.

[@adnankhan-rz9ww]

Hes a boy

[@masonb1100]

"After the operation, I could finally take a closer look at my mom. She looks older and her hair turned grey. I feel so sorry. She can't take care of me her whole life. I hope I recover soon, so she can be relieved of this burden" hearing him say that broke my heart. I'm sorry for anyone going through tough situations. It's not fair that some people's lives arent the way it should be. The mom couldn't do anything other than take care of her kid for over 20 years. I would do the same for either of my kids

[@immortalfirefly0641]

sending love

[@Spider_7_7]

His mother is an angel 😇

[@ionaluvs]

Yep it hit me hard. I'm so happy that they are fine now.💜✨

[@sujatakrishnarai1339]

😢

[@playerslayer5539]

You got 1k likes in just 2 hours😱.

[@tomatoeskin3781]

.... the amount of pain both physically and emotionally... I can't even begin to imagine... The strength of this man is absolutely incredible. 👊

[@nhile1300]

THANK YOU Dr. Tao & his team made this miracle happened. It brought tears to me! Mom's effort after all those years, doctors' efforts for doing their best on him. It's truly a MIRACLE in real life!

[@203rahman]

From the age of 40s to 70, his mother took care of him. Not every mother has the patience and perseverance in such conditions. He is really lucky to have her as his mother.

[@meffols5443]

suddenly i now feel guilty for how i treat my mother

[@muzammil6651]

Most mothers would...

[@kausar9881]

@@meffols5443 😭

[@faizanshamsi8046]

What do you mean not every mother?? 99.9% mother take care of their disable son or daughter...i have seen multiple example right in front of my eyes they taking care of their severely disabled son/daughter with full love

[@sam4gaming135]

@@faizanshamsi8046 Lots of parents kick their children out usually when they kids are lgbt 2.2% of young people are lgbt while 24% of young homeless people Are lgbt

[@imaadmaqsood]

mad props to the mother, she took care of him and loved him and dedicated her whole life to taking care of her son even though he was disabled. thats true love. ❤

[@stayaamna]

can i ask props means?

[@lilyli3045]

@@stayaamna it basically means respect :)

[@squilliomtentacles4728]

Aamna Rajput its like giving someone a sign of respect and admiration

[@Dinomine22]

Aamna Rajput mad respect

[@randymoran67]

He's not defective incorrect word usage

[@waheedamohammed6989]

Very touching story😢😢😢 those Dr 's were incredible,this young man has a new life ahead. Bless his mother.

[@claireyongshiesuan1884]

Kudos to the medical team and the perseverance of a mother’s love …

[@Lex60]

That lady is more than a hero for her son for not giving up on him. And the medical team did an amazing work.

[@fitlexyt2600]

940 commants. 0 dislikes

[@looksirdroids9134]

She isn't a hero for doing what she was supposed to do. A parent should never give up on their child, ever.

[@JaydevRaol]

🥺👏👏👏

[@ssh1487]

@@looksirdroids9134 i wanna know where the dad was this whole time. Also, sick name

[@teaacustardcream2868]

@@looksirdroids9134 some parents cant cope. My parents gave up on my brother he had depression and when they told him to move out he killed himself. Its very sad but its a huge amount of pressure

[@TongTong-or2bh]

Started crying when he said that he could finally see his mum and that she looked a lot older and her hair became grey Like can you imagine having an image of someone very close to you for years to see them change before you knew it Thats so sad :(

[@hamdaysdaily641]

im crying from the beginning:((

[@itsjustclev]

Tong Tong ikrrr

[@faracullaazizli8954]

Same as being blind for many years , sad .

[@ricardoeremizki3941]

This is truly a very sad but informing story Li is a true warrior

[@minminmia7206]

True