The Dark Side Of Cosmetic Procedures & Medspas

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Bea Amma went to a med spa a few years ago to receive a Vitamin B12 injection, and it nearly took her life. Since that fateful day, Bea has been battling a debilitating case of mycobacterium which has been eating her skin. It's forced Bea out of jobs and caused her to build up millions of dollars of medical debt. Today Bea is here to tell her story, but not just to garner sympathy, rather Bea is an advocate for systemic change, saying we must hold the currently unregulated med spa industry accountable for their spread of misinformation and dangerous, unproven health treatments that can ruin the lives of people they claim to treat.
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00:00 Intro
01:25 How Vitamin B12 Shots Ruined Her Life
09:50 Brazilian Butt Lift
12:35 The Injection Responsible
18:07 The Hospital
29:35 Replacing Her Doctor
35:57 Posting On TikTok
40:30 Mycobacterium / Antibiotics
45:07 How Is This Legal? / The Cost
57:40 IV Drips / Recurring Infections
1:01:45 Her Scars / Dating
1:06:00 Faith / Happiness
1:14:52 Talking About It With Me
1:22:45 Botched and Treatments
1:25:00 Bad Advice She's Received
1:35:00 What Advice Would You Give Yourself?
1:40:43 My Opinion
1:44:42 Call To Action
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[@Beatriz_amma]

I’m speechless watching this right now. Thank you a million for interviewing me.

[@Michelle_Lynn_B]

Thank you for sharing your vulnerabilities 🙏🏼 You’re very courageous

[@benjaminadams6118]

You're an absolute warrior and your story is one worth sharing and listening to. Don't let anyone tell you to give up on your dreams, even if they say they're joking. Everyone is glad that you're still here.

[@Maryjane13400]

Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

[@Beatriz_amma]

@@benjaminadams6118 this is such a sweet motivating comment thank you. It’s really important to me.

[@driftboard]

thank you for sharing this

[@hellosunshine2826]

That coworker who took care of you is an ANGEL

[@Mia-her8ii]

I agree❤ That person is the good people of the world. They are out there. And she's probably just a mom with a job:)

[@TY-gj6fb]

So true!!! 🩵🩵🩵

[@adamorioncactus]

Legit

[@evey5018]

100%❤

[@kassi4837]

She might not have even been here if her coworker wasn’t there for her.

[@HFXmermaid]

I hate that Americans go bankrupt for treatment, it's awful and inhumane.

[@Jen1112111]

*US Citizens. In Latin America, that's not the case

[@HFXmermaid]

she is extremely well spoken

[@kathyerb3134]

She reminds me of Johnathon Petersen's daughter. Can't recall her name, but this lady looks and sounds like her except kt0he darker hair.

[@basedkaren51]

@@kathyerb3134Jordan Peterson* Mikhaila Peterson is the daughter and they do look similar 🧐

[@kathyerb3134]

@@basedkaren51 thank you so much. You're right

[@Jen1112111]

Extremely? With all those disfluencies? Sure😂

[@jenniferbrownburroughs1613]

The fact that she is millions in debt for medical treatment is just as repulsive as the spa that made her sick. Receiving healthcare financially destroys so many families and it's so wrong.

[@personincognito3989]

Yes! The citizens of the U.S. don't vote for anybody unless universal health care is the first thing on their lips.

[@jessicashappyplaceisyoutube]

Don’t vote for anybody unless universal healthcare is first on their lips? First off, that is never going to happen here in America, second off there are many other pressing issues us citizens should consider before voting. It will never happen because neither party will ever actually push for free healthcare. It’s just never going to happen. On another note I do hope this woman heals mentally and physically and continues sharing her story. ❤️

[@danika9411]

​​@@jessicashappyplaceisyoutubeHealthcare in other countries isn't free. You pay for social insurance. Where I live everyone payes around 8-9% of their income for health insurance. Generally medications, treatments ect are not as pricy, because it's regulated by the government how much essentials ( Edit: in healthcare ) are allowed to cost. But you are right. This will never happen in the US. Because "freedom".

[@TheFifthWorld22]

Let it be Healed

[@ruxandra1852]

I know it s gonna sound crazy.. I M from Romania.. and even if the medical sistem here is what it is.. at least if you have a job, or if you are a student, you have a medical insurance.. wich is free, and you are treated in state hospitals and you don t pay.. even cancer treatment is covered here.. I m a student and do medical checks of any tipe every year for free

[@20GaugeSX4]

When I had a tick born illness and went to the ER barely able to lift my head, the doctor told me it was “just a virus” even though you could see the tick bite turning black. It was a nurse who believed me and pushed the doctor to give me doxycycline and order a western blot. Turned out I had Rocky Mountain spotted fever, the most lethal tick borne illness. I was so grateful for that nurse and so angry at that doctor. Nurses are the soul of a hospital.

[@mrtophat12]

Only when they are passionate. A mediocre nurse to a bad nurse is always bad for the patient, and there is a shocking number of dumb/inadequate nurses. I've watched nurses harm and kill patients while being confident they are doing phenomenal. Really dumb little things (I'm a paramedic).

[@weezie5432]

Correct 👍 ❤

[@balln415]

I dont understand why nuses would be the soul? In order to deliver great healthcare you need everyone in the system to do their part. It requires a team effort and everyone doing their job. You can't run a hospital with just nurses. Anyhow I do feel empathetic for what you had to go through, hope you're doing well.

[@br1ghtl1ght]

My dad has just about the exact same story and almost died in the process, gave him permanent brain damage and hearing loss, but luckily had a nurse advocating for him. hope you're well, and a big thank you to all of the hardworking medical professionals of all stripes (and yeah,,,,,, extra shout-out just for the nurses,,,, because it's usually nurses) who are out there listening to patients and doing good work

[@AD-eg9cw]

*Always* do your own medical research, and use Google Scolar. A lot of doctors are dumb. The good docs are hard to find. I'm saying this as someone with a complex spine injury that A LOT of doctors neglected until I did *hundreds* of hours of my own research and discovered that I have a pinched S5. My current team of doctors are excellent and they value and respect my research. We work as a team.

[@nurselyfe879]

RN here, I’m crying. I bought art stuff for my unit for our patients. The care a nurse provides touches our patients and that’s what it’s all about. I love hearing how the little things we do make such a huge difference for our patients. ❤ AI has nothing on us!

[@rozalina531]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@AnglophobiaIsevil7]

Thank you for your compassion.

[@maryclebeau]

You got that right! We LOVE 💕 our nurses!!! My daughter is a school nurse and not only does she nurse her students back to health 😊but she helps them emotionally, mentally. She calls them her kids!

[@danielaalejandra316]

she articulates herself so well. that’s the sound of someone who has had A LOT of time to reflect, learned her lessons, and has come out of the other end (ascended). 👏🏽 some of the best things that can happen to us in life

[@user-yj1sl1pn7r]

Yes! I was thinking the same thing!

[@JennaGetsCreative]

Proposal: When someone causes another person to be million of dollars in medical debt and doesn't have insurance to pay off a lawsuit, the debt responsibility should transfer to the one who caused it. Let them be the one getting the calls and the mail and the declining credit score.

[@Melanie-rp4gg]

How about a healthcare System

[@daria731]

I support this

[@Raevarie]

​​@@Melanie-rp4ggthe government then shoulder's the financial burden (not to say US healthcare isn't messed up... Because it is) Healthcare is a human right, big companies that have made it their business monopolizing medicine and treatment should make it affordable for everyone Maybe even scale the cost based on salary, it's a system that could be easily implemented by the government since they log all our income / taxes

[@And-vm5ms]

What a beautiful, resilient and strong woman! Girl, if you are reading this, know that you deserve the world!

[@hopefullyhelpful1]

@@Melanie-rp4gg I don't know if you're saying we should have universal healthcare for all, if you are, I agree with you. But was this really healthcare that she received, or what she was looking for?

[@alaasusername]

That co worker who took care of her is amazing, I’m glad she had her

[@Veracityseeker7]

God bless them both. People like this are gold.

[@Julia-lk8jn]

Same thought her, that coworker might have saved her life, and she worked hard for it. I can't say how much I respect her.

[@edeleencotton6854]

She is heaven sent!! She's a mama that's why, she knew if that was her baby she would pray for someone to care for them too!!

[@fathimaf8287]

Yes, I was thinking the same. She said she only know her for a month and a half. It's amazing

[@TheLirJEt86]

Seriously. I got friends that wouldn’t do that. She’s a great soul

[@EmmaKearney0119]

“I don’t know why I’m getting so emotional” girl I’m on the verge of tears just listening to your story I’d be sobbing while telling this story 😭

[@K3chocolate]

This brought tears to my eyes 🥺 We need to START A PETITION and get the legislatives to change the laws!! I live in LA and I’m not surprised because there are so many businesses like this popping up all the time. They need to be regulated and these places need to be licensed!! And I hope someone sees this video that can step in and help her 🙏 I feel her on so many levels because I too had been went through illnesses and laid there bed ridden for weeks with no family or anyone really. It’s hard physically AND emotionally. I really pray that she gets her health back ❤️ it’s really something a lot of people take for granted every day.

[@kaiyaiacobucci343]

As a licensed cosmetologist in CA, it's wild to think I had to go to a certified school for a year, take a standardized state test, and maintain a current license just to cut and color hair, but any ol person off the street is free to INJECT substances inside people's bodies🤦🏻‍♀️☠️

[@katelynnmelton6413]

This was exactly what i was thinking too!! I’m an Esthetician in Illinois and the schooling was super focused on sanitation and what was covered under our license. We’re not even supposed to pop whiteheads because that’s breaking the skin. The second we see blood or open skin we are supposed to stop the service and refer to a medical professional even if it’s something small. Plus all of the insurance and license renewal. It’s so scary to think that people who have no idea about proper sanitation or really any training at all can just stick people with needles. I know Illinois has some laws regarding injections, other states need to follow

[@meredit77]

Same! I had to go over a year in Cosmetology school and we had to be EXTRA sanitary. Barbicide, sprays for clippers, wipe chairs off with wipes, Lysol everywhere. This floors me that people can just inject stuff without training and licensing.

[@ajgharials]

Riiiiight??!?!

[@godzandheros]

I doubt you can in California, they have super strict laws. Like where any old person can use a laser (for treatments) in most states, California requires you to be a RN (or MA, I believe), I would imagine the same standards would be held for injections.

[@vanessachristopher1515]

​@@godzandherosso, did you actually watch the interview then? Because she literally explained that there are NOT laws on the books for this in California and that is why no one has been criminally prosecuted or even arrested for it. 🙄

[@riccardolodi4456]

The fact that the person that caused all that harm literally told her that she was a pain in her ass is absolutely insane, I am so sorry that she had to go through this terrible experience.

[@kierstenpoling7073]

i know! I immediately started dropping f words when I heard that

[@ChesterManfred]

The only ass right there is that one that's about to get sued to completion

[@user-yl8du4ze8t]

Fr it makes me so mad 😡

[@RekySai]

See that's why I love being Canadian. The government is not going to pay for homeopathic medicine. Only real medicine is supported by the government. You kinda deserve what you get cheaping out of SURGERIES. Anyone wanting a SRS operation knows better.

[@pap-fr]

​@@RekySaiyou realize homeopathic means specific to the individual & Dr Mike is 10000% supportive of that? Homeopathic=/= froo froo nonsense

[@amylynnlee3]

its terrifying how small bacteria can cause so much destruction.

[@cynthiamathews8604]

I have a genetic skin disorder and get frequent infections. I've felt so alone and like such a freak, but your interview hit me hard. Your attitude is such a blessing.

[@stephanierauba4887]

You’re no freak and no medical condition could ever make you such. You deserve love and healing and to be treated with respect and empathy, especially from those you entrust to care for you. All my love to you❤

[@karencarney7595]

I also have a Genetic illness that causes my skin to be much thinner, elastic, easy to bruiw and cut and difficult to heal. Heal w nourishing your mind, body and soul...good foods good people/support and a good mindset

[@cynthiamathews8604]

@@karencarney7595 it's a blistering disease so that only goes so far, but I try!

[@amethyst1062]

Do skincare(focus on HEALTH not looks) HEALTH

[@amethyst1062]

Make sure your doctor approves tho because the wrong skincare is more lethal to your skin than others

[@insolentmedia]

Dr. Mike's psychology training really shows here. He talks to her like my mental health professionals and oncologists talk to me, not like a podcast guest

[@biosparkles9442]

That "you know why you're emotional" was such a therapist moment, reassuring her that being emotional from this traumatic experience was totally normal and she didn't need to dismiss herself. He's great.

[@Harlow_Khmer]

​@@biosparkles9442more like common sense.. Crazy that's so impressive to you. It's literal common sense.. Unless you don't know how to read and communicate with people and emotions..

[@insolentmedia]

@@biosparkles9442 I know he wanted to go do a fellowship and move to a different specialty prior to social media blowing up for him, but I really think Family Medicine is his calling. Looking at his videos vs. other doctors (who are also great!) on here, it's clear how careful he is in regards to talking about anything, and it's exactly what his specialty requires.

[@LanceMcCarthy]

As someone trained in this area, and was my previous field for many years, I noticed it in his first couple questions. I am proud of how he handled it, a true pro.

[@map8oula]

Some medical schools these days teach communication skills. I teach at one of those schools, and I can see his skills come through in many of his videos. Anyway, Dr. Mike seems naturally empathetic.

[@Stupid_you]

Dr Mike has me in tears. The way he doesn’t interrupt, correct, explain while she is talking. The way he looks at her with compassion, he holds in silence in such a loving way, it’s peaceful. The way i felt safe and I wasn’t even there❤

[@Leonicles]

We desperately need more medical professionals like him

[@amandahodgin9316]

He is lovely and I am so glad that my doctor is just like him.

[@brennengodeen3796]

The culture of medicine is rapidly changing and it will soon be an “art” once again. The graduating classes are becoming increasingly aware of the monopoly that insurance companies have over citizens and employees of the health system. I view medicine as an art that involves shared clinical decision making that is supported by evidence in addition to the humanitarian process of listening and caring for patients with collaboration in the shared pursuit of health and wellness. The intimate and affectionate relationship has been lost behind the screens of computers and demands of administrative tasks. Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care. I cannot remember who that quote is from but it seems like it needs a reemergence.

[@Dachshund_Lover_]

And the way he just nods instead of interrupting her ❤

[@Jewel-fu1jk]

Exactly, such a great comment. I think this was such an informative and inspiring video their was so much to take from it, from the actually subject matter also from them both as exceptional people. I will be re watching/listening without a doubt

[@CR-wk2re]

Funny how a lawyer will sue a citizen regardless of how much money they make, yet they won't sue a business unless the have insurance. I'm sure she isn't saying the name of the company for fear of being sued. Crazy world we live in.

[@taylorrae3947]

Not to mention pay outs/NDAs, or generally signing your rights away when you have a service done.

[@silagan1]

No point can’t get blood from a rock

[@CR-wk2re]

@@silagan1 but you can get blood from a regular person who also doesn't make any money and also doesn't have insurance? That's my point

[@taylorrae3947]

@silagan1 We could. We garnish people's wages for child support, court/lawyer fees (established at sentencing). Literally debt exists on its own. And yet, we just ignore the civil liability when there's a lack of insurance, all while medspas don't need licensure. Funny how that works. Funny how everything gets put on the citizen.

[@taylorrae3947]

@CR-wk2re Exactly. The citizen has liability and we can take from them when court-ordered. Why can't the court order businesses without insurance to liquidate their assets? They CAN but they'd rather have an UNREGULATED market. Which also insinuates a huge lack of accountability.

[@user-kd1py6db6l]

I can’t get over the fact that this med spa place was purchasing their supplies from Alibaba … such an eye opening episode. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@SwimSweetie100]

I work at a micro lab in a hospital and the scientists who work with the mycobacterium cultures have to have N95 masks properly fitted and gowned up from top to bottom. AFB is no joke, she’s lucky to be alive

[@Beatriz_amma]

Wow that is insane I didn’t even know that

[@amberfrazier575]

@@Beatriz_ammayou should know, wound cleaning and care is serious business.

[@May04bwu]

@@amberfrazier575 Come on, don't be a jerk

[@josephdahdouh2725]

That's crazy. I live in a country with micro lab workers sometimes being gloveless lol

[@harryxiro]

@@Beatriz_amma So sorry what happened to you, best of luck to you for the future!

[@fonjadidi]

Imagine giving someone a flesh eating disease and trying to cohorse them to sign a non disclosure and non suing contract

[@thaloblue]

I mean, from the scum industry that is plastic surgery I expect nothing LESS actually. They're full-time parasites.

[@w.dgaming2156]

lol

[@souleater4242564kodd]

Don't have to when for decades we have parodied that this will and has been the state of California and its proven true every day

[@vdi419]

Serious question, if she decides to sue them, how is she going to prove that they gave her the disease?

[@seashells616]

it's coerce😉

[@KS-yp1jl]

As a European, my blood boils every time I hear horror stories about people in the USA going bankrupt over medical bills. It's heartbreaking and infuriating, my heart goes out to you, you deserve the best, your advocacy is admirable! Please people donate to her go fund me if you can x

[@astridhannestad8323]

Same. I’m baffled by how money driven the American health system is, and how you can have both your health and economic situation ruined in one fell swoop

[@SanyYugo2020]

When I moved from Europe to the US, that's one thing I couldn't understand and accept. I don't know why Americans don't change the health care corruption

[@lisa_vxng]

yes thisss

[@beckyandrew30]

I'm in the UK and it makes me realise how amazing the NHS is. Every American medical story I hear is a horror story.

[@cmkarma5554]

I’m an European living in the USA Los Angeles for the exact and I had two cancer surgeries and I go to see specialist and different doctors a few times a months because i also have lupus disease and fibromyalgia and my co pay is always $5 I paid nothing for the surgeries so I’m not sure what insurance they have and before this insurance I had the free insurance that it is for people that don’t have a job or are poor and I went to specialists and doctor’s and I had my baby at a great hospital with my own room I paid nothing zero I can’t say anything bad about the health insurance in the USA because my experience were not like that also I have some medications that are very well over $1000 per medication and I take a few every months but my copay is $5 dollars so don’t believe that the medical situation in the USA is so horrible because for me it’s isn’t!

[@Crazee108]

I love that dr mike was conpletely comfoetable in the silence... when she cried he didnt reach out to soothe her, he just let her feel the feelings and remained presend

[@amartin175]

Literally this morning my boyfriend went to a local business owners meeting and brought me home a voucher for a free vitamin B12 shot at a local medspa. He said he thinks it would help me get over this energy slump I’ve been in. Then this was the first video recommended to me when I opened this app. It’s insane. You’re so brave for telling your story. I’m glad you’re here and I know you will use your experience to spread so much awareness.

[@144heartx]

omG, it's a sign that's crazy.

[@aliceafitzpatrick2694]

wow 😮🙏🏼

[@karenzhang1020]

The universe is trying to tell you to stop...

[@jellymila7678]

You can supplement with it no need for injections

[@DoDgeSwaG]

Don’t do it. You literally just need to go to a vitamin shoppe and buy b12 supplement that dissolves under your tongue or even a pill to swallow. Try that or even vitamin D pills. But before u do that just go take a full blood panel to see what’s low so you know what to supplement. In the winter I get low vitamin D so I have to supplement for energy and mood. In the summer I tan naturally and I feel euphoric all summer but in winter I feel down, tired, fatigued all the time (Chicago area seasonal change).

[@andrewmorehead8710]

It's crazy that you can't legally drive a car without insurance. But you can inject someone with, who knows what without insurance. That is just mind blowing.

[@benblarney]

The land of freedom

[@AstarionWifey]

Murica unfortunately

[@josiehensley5705]

I don’t see how? That should be considered practicing medicine without a license…..

[@user-su5yq9jx1u]

You are very beautiful and I would like to meet you and start a relationship if you would like

[@bcyes409]

As a personal trainer I have to go through so many steps to get my license and to be able to work and keep my license I have to pay insurance every year!!! Nurses go through so much to finally be able to work and some idiot can legally insert needles on people just like that!!!! It’s insane

[@gd2234_]

I knew someone who battled mycobacterium from fish keeping. Their infection started from an exposed scrape, and they barely survived the sepsis. I can’t imagine being INJECTED with this bacteria.

[@sarahstroud6021]

This is exactly why I am a nurse! Spending time with my patients and changing their lives for the better!

[@hansolohansolo]

Thank you for what you do!! It is so impactful to have nurses who care. 💓 (And as someone who has phobias of medical situations, I hope you know how incredible you are to be able to do what you do! ✨💕 I feel like people don't say it enough, but being able to work in healthcare is a gift that not all of us possess. You are amazing!!)

[@bee_tea_]

When Bea said the med spa ordered the products from alibaba my jaw DROPPED. I am so sorry you went through this. Telling this story is so important for others and you’re incredibly strong and brave.

[@acidicyto2k844]

I gasped!! Completely floored smh that's horrible to do these thing to people

[@Bearwithme560]

What is Alibaba? My search came up with stories from Arabia.

[@bee_tea_]

@@Bearwithme560 it’s essentially an online wholesale marketplace where you can buy things in bulk for cheap- I think more so like clothing, electronics, accessories…it was crazy to me that the spa trusted injectable medicine from there!

[@kngcabbage]

@@Bearwithme560 pretty sure it’s like temu or something like that a bad quality drop shipping type company

[@JamaicaDiamond24]

@@Bearwithme560it’s like a wholesale site from China. You can get a whole lot of low cost things but it’s a known fact to STAY AWAY FROM PRODUCTS. Nothing you can use on your body, like perfume, makeup, and sure ass hell something you injected into the body. There is NO REGULATION or safety. I had no idea they had the nerve to sell something that can be injected and people would actually buy it. Aliexpress is that sites little sister. And same rules apply. A lot of stuff on Amazon comes from aliexpress and is up priced. But there’s regulations on Amazon.

[@Emmere]

Social media is doing such a number on young adults. They’re already being bombarded with unreal images of perfection. And then they can quickly access these procedures with little to no research. This interview was much needed. Wishing her all the best.

[@danielland3767]

Hell I'm 43 and still have body imange issues, I just never have the money for anything else

[@Mia-her8ii]

I grew up without social media and was taught that beauty is on the inside so this obsession with appearances is something I'm trying to understand with younger generations. It hurts my heart to see younger folks feel like their worth is based on how they look. People are also a**holes so there's that too lol.

[@Beatriz_amma]

So true.

[@lynnrolaf7422]

Young adults are always the most vulnerable to these trends since this is the beginning of their lives, where they are fully responsible for decision-making. And when you feel the most immortal, nothing can happen. This is a hard way to learn a lesson ❤❤❤

[@thaloblue]

Your generation started it. You're from the Twiggy generation. Do you think magazine photos weren't photoshopped? There's evidence of early photoshopping in Victorian photographs. Stop blaming social media and blame the filthy useless culture created and perpetuated by all ages.

[@silviaoseguera]

I am going through Serum Sickness. Pain in all joints is excruciating. I can still work but i look horrible, all swollen and dragging my body around. It happened overnight and i can relate with this woman: You never know when it will be the last day you feel like a normal human being. Health is everything.

[@Sky_xjks]

Bawling my eyes out right now. As a women, I’m aware of how it feels to be told I’m overreacting to things especially pain. Our pain is often not taken seriously or people assume we’re being dramatic or even just lying. The emotional and physical stress we go through because our health isn’t taken seriously is insane and totally unjust! What you went through is literal hell on Earth. I hope justice will be served so that nobody will ever have to go through something like this again! We’re far from where we need to be but the strength you’ve shown is helping others come forward with their stories and change takes time!

[@Freeliving111]

Fun fact woman endure way more pain than man and we experience thing with a lot of pain so why if we told them it hurt it’s because it’s hurt

[@shaunh1725]

The fact that the California Department of Health had to openly announce that they were going to investigate the spa in advance, giving ample time for them to dispose of all the evidence, and then saying that they turned up empty-handed and can't hold anyone accountable is comical at best

[@MacchiatoSwirlGirl]

First of all the limit of statutes is one year here...but part of her story of liability doesn't sound right I am a licensed esthetician here and it doesn't add up

[@enidavezelaj766]

@@MacchiatoSwirlGirl can you share with us what doesnt sound right?

[@pap-fr]

​@@enidavezelaj766it's a woman who went for cosmetic treatment and he's a male who has subconscious feelings towards women who do so

[@shanecampbell5100]

@@MacchiatoSwirlGirlit happened to so many people other than her. What doesn’t sound right????

[@biosparkles9442]

@@MacchiatoSwirlGirlthe department of health launched their own investigation and got nowhere, I have a feeling she knows more about her case than you do

[@bellie6142]

I’ve been contemplating Botox for a while now. As someone with health anxiety this video solidified my decision to age gracefully.

[@tmp883]

I started using frownies and they work pretty well.

[@nomdeplume2213]

Yea, never inject botulism.... it cant be good regardless of what the medical field says

[@lauriehall4025]

Me too!!

[@lauriehall4025]

@@tmp883what’s frownies?

[@rabbit3212010]

I've had it a ton of times. It works great for me. I have excessive facial sweating. It's mortifying. Botox keeps that at bay and smooths out my wrinkles. I love it.

[@rutecmuniz]

i’ve absolutely loved this episode. my favorite so far. it really shows how working out is a privilege. moving your body is a privilege. and not everyone has this privilege. as someone who suffers from chronic pain and chronic illness, it makes me feel validated and heard.

[@tammiemartinez6485]

Just doing anything is a privilege. Prior to getting ill with a chronic pain condition I took for granted everything I was able to do. Whether it's an illness that someone has a hand in giving to you or one you just happen to get it'll mess with you in ways you never could have thought of. It's 25 yrs in for me and yet I still have those days when I'm asking or saying why, please take it away, just give me a week without it. Wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. Sending soft hugs your way... 🤗

[@rutecmuniz]

@@tammiemartinez6485 same! 🤏🏼🥹

[@SnowFamilyVacations]

You are a great interviewer, you really hold space for her to express herself and tell her story, you don't interrupt even if she's commenting on medical stuff you don't chime in with the "right terms" or trying to explain everything to her, you just listen nonjudgementally.

[@PrismaticPixie]

This is so true and very important. It feels like Mike truly listens.

[@leesacoles9154]

100% agree!

[@tijanizulaihat7206]

And he cuts her off at the right time when he notices she’s digressing, in other to keep her on the main subject.. that was great

[@frickfrack7075]

Yeah he acts much more like a therapist than a doctor in these types of interviews. Which is perfect because that's exactly what she needs in that moment. I'm sure he also healed at least some of the doctor trauma she has from her experiences by approaching this interview in this way.

[@rmeehan93]

He’s amazing at interviewing. That’s what most people need , simply to be heard , understood and listened to.

[@rosem.5899]

This was a riveting conversation. What she says about a healthy body being a privilege we should always be grateful for reminds me of the proverb “A healthy man wants a thousand things. An unhealthy man only wants one thing.”

[@brennengodeen3796]

Health is wealth

[@s.stinnett3972]

This makes me think of all the nurses and support staff after my bariatric surgery! They were so great at keeping my spirits up and feeling cared for. My doctor did an amazing job, but the nurses were EVERYTHING! ❤❤❤

[@kaitlynflint6323]

I started crying when she started talking about her nurses' kindness. I know that the nurses were coming in and doing their job, but sometimes nurses and doctors are all some people have during a period of their life. I have several nurse/doctor friends and they talk about patients that made an impact on them. The relationship between a long term patient and nurses/doctors in some instances is beautiful. I hope that never changes.

[@kristinharbison1358]

As a nurse, I really needed to hear this. I've been feeling so burnt out and that no matter how much I do I'm not doing a good enough job. Thank you so much for sharing your story!❤

[@nasgrande5836]

Ur efforts are so needed and appreciated 🤍

[@gingerauburnredhead8034]

Thank you for your service!

[@dr_ltorres8289]

Thank you for your service!!❤️

[@sarahbean6170]

My daughter was in the hospital for a serious rare Children’s COVID called MIS-C. If it wasn’t for our sweet nurses our stay would not have been as pleasant. Thank God for great nurses! Thanks for what you do!

[@lizf1353]

My grandmother was a nurse her whole life and she is someone who I will forever have a extraordinary respect for even as she was dying in the hospital with pancreatic cancer (and a bit out of it) she would try to do everything for herself so she didn't need to burden the nurses (so I ended up staying or someone else would 24/7) and in her less lucid moments she would try to get up and respond to codes or warning beeps from other rooms 💔 she insisted her body be donated to a medical school. You are making a difference and you're important to so many people you will likely never know what changes you're making in their life.

[@Lunafranklin]

Listening to this as a med student HORRIFIED me. The things she was told by different doctors is unforgivable. I wish more medical professionals approached their care as treating a human being, not just a condition.

[@juliakruppartman5819]

This is how most of patients are treated by doctors today. And women are often dismissed because they are women

[@Mia-her8ii]

being a nurse and doctor also means they are human and make mistakes like having preconceived biases as well. Certain people are just not a good fit for being a nurse or doctor even though they are...........

[@BLAIRWILLOWSS]

I've noticed that some doctors have HUGE EGOS like they think they're above other people because they're a doctor

[@toseltreps1101]

​@@BLAIRWILLOWSSNot just some, they're actually the majority. I have to deal with doctors as part of my job and the number of doctors who will tell you "this thing is new to me, i'll have to educate myself before making any definitive statements" is practically zero. Where i live you study medicine because you had excellent grades in school and want the recognition of the job, not because you would be good at it or are interested in helping people.

[@hillaryhayman1]

When you’re a psychopath you don’t care.

[@littleburps]

My abdomen is covered in surgery scars and every few months I have a surgery gaining a new scar. For the longest time I felt dissociated from my body, unable to recognize myself and feel comfortable in my skin. I started watching videos like this, where people share their strength and struggles in the face of great adversity and I am learning to love myself. My body gives me life and has gone through a lot but it hasn’t given up yet. Thank you for talking about your scars and being so vulnerable. You have really turned your mess into your message ❤

[@LauryDepp]

That coworker who helped you is a Saint.

[@sepster2740]

For real! And then i was wondering the whole time where is here mom???!!! Dad showed up eventually but Mom?

[@MsEmmetCullen1]

The audible gasp that fell from my lips when she said they got the meds from Alibaba…. That’s absolutely despicable.

[@Framokamc]

That's why we have to make sure of where to get treatments, just to avoid some bucks they buy products without even knowing if the product is correct or something else 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@exander77]

I don't really think that's actually an issue here.

[@mz12390]

​@@Framokamcbut she dint go to just anywhere. She paid 800$. I mean i dont live in US or LA but i would say a place providing services that expensive would be good no?

[@pxxnxh]

@@mz12390cost =/= quality

[@Shifty51991]

@@mz12390depends if its normally 10k.....good chance the 800$ people are cutting all the corners....

[@toriharding9832]

I went to high school with her and this story has touched me beyond belief. I’ll start by saying, Bea was one of my only peers at that time who openly and unapologetically talked about the importance of mental and physical health. I was secretly dealing with so much and in junior year English class, listening to her speak about mental health brought a light into my life. Then after high school, on Facebook, I saw her success with her body and career and admittedly she was someone I compared myself to…a LOT. I’ve been overweight my whole life and struggled quietly with bipolar. Bea, I can feel your faith and purpose. You have ALWAYS had that in you. You’ve always been someone that I look back to (although we weren’t close) as someone who has such a clear purpose and gift of helping others. I’m currently pregnant and struggling with changes to my body and what health will look like as a new mom. And your words are exactly what I needed to hear today. You deserve justice from the irresponsible people who did this to you. God is listening and he has something special for you. ❤

[@skarlitbegoniahz]

Be kind to yourself. 🖤

[@jamilahhussain882]

This touched me mommy to mommy I get you

[@someguy4489]

I can't believe how doctors can so easily dismiss health concerns women experience. Not that I don't believe that it happens but that it's just absolutely ridiculous that it does happen.

[@blazingstar9638]

@@someguy4489I read somewhere that women only started being studied medically in the 1990s.. I don’t know if that was just in Canada where I am or what, but before that my grandma had her symptoms dismissed at the hospital, she went home and died. Now after studying this they recognize that women have different symptoms than men in some things. I mean they used to think that babies and Black people couldnt feel pain the same. This bs goes deep!

[@blazingstar9638]

@@someguy4489good comment

[@elisehobbs3888]

Doctor Mike the way you listen, and give people space to tell their story is so incredible. Wish more people did this on podcasts and in interviews.

[@gforceforever]

Nearly everything she described regarding her treatment is what I experienced during cancer treatment. People have absolutely no idea until they go through it themselves. Nurses -- GOOD NURSES, are vital to physical and emotional support! God knows we need them, so He sends His best angels to us in form of nurses! ❤

[@teresaangle-young974]

I once reported something egregious on behalf of someone harmed and the corporate attorney told me, “Just because it’s unethical doesn’t mean it’s illegal.” It’s maddening and very frustrating. Thank you for telling your story.

[@MacchiatoSwirlGirl]

That's what I was told about my case. This was a Cervical Neck Fusion. Where my ribcage swelled and seemed to have cause fusion within the ribs as well. Painful you can't even imagine and hideous bulge protruding

[@Beatriz_amma]

That’s exactly about the same response that I received from several lawyers.

[@nickonerd]

Unethical means it is or should be illegal! Wtf? It’s like that vtuber company recently trying to bullshit out of the harassment lawsuit recently.

[@teresaangle-young974]

@@Beatriz_amma I’m so sorry. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@evergreen4251]

Keep fighting the good fight!

[@battlecat6766]

Salons and spas should be subject to surprise inspections like restaurants and other service based businesses do to up hold BASIC health and safety standards. I worked in the industry as a beauty and massage therapist and there’s so many questionable practices because ‘practitioners’ know they can get away with it. Thank you for sharing these insights and experiences

[@Delflorpadem]

Speaking specifically for my state in FL. Our industry has been de-regulated. I always try to explain this to clients that depending on license MOST of these injection girlies are NOT RNs, that is why I refuse to do them. A lot of “techs” aren’t actually licensed, but people don’t care they just want their service done. They don’t check license with IDs either. Mine are posted. As are ALL of my trainings. But again customers do NOT care. They don’t research what is legally possible with certain licenses. There’s lash “techs” that aren’t estheticians therefore it’s illegal for them to do them as a “paid” service. We get our licenses from the exact SAME department as doctors, yet we aren’t held to the same standard and that is dangerous. But again, customers do not care until something tragic like this happens.

[@5trace]

They are in Ontario.

[@outlawskinco]

They do the surprise visits in California.

[@izzyNFT69]

​@@5traceactually, this is under the public health department in most municipalities and they are only required to do an inspection if a case of infection is reported.

[@battlecat6766]

@@outlawskinco as they should xx

[@hanasagarin2788]

As someone who cries so easily, I'm just in awe of the strength you've shown in speaking out. I can't imagine how hard it was to go through that physically, mentally, and emotionally. God bless you and thank you for speaking out ❤

[@dawnscheffer2962]

Thank you Bea for having the strength and courage to share your story. It is certainly bringing awareness to the risks associated with these procedures. I hope your story is heard repeatedly, you're truly an inspiration!

[@bohobellenails]

As a medical biller, tell the hospital billing department your financial situation and ask for a courtesy adjustment. They do it, a lot will tell you no but they will. They probably won’t adjust it all but it may help some. This is absolutely terrible and our entire healthcare system needs an overhaul.

[@submetropolis]

I've tried this and they've never worked with me. My mom fell multiple times and is over 100k in debt and the adjuster wasn't helpful. Other hospital staff said they'll take my mom's house if that's what it takes to get their money.

[@itsqueenzazaa]

@@submetropoliswow. i really really hate people. 😔

[@olgailina8688]

I am glad that l’m living in socialistic country, where healthcare is free❤❤❤

[@robiny.4395]

She needs more than that, she needs a good attorney

[@victoriagill1588]

Me too ​@@olgailina8688

[@claraaralc]

Seriously this is the first video I watch of Dr Mike's and I am absolutely amazed how great he his at listening. Being silent through her thinking and through her talking for sometimes tens of minutes at a time was so refreshing. Allowing her to think and allowing silence was beautiful.

[@lillyfox2537]

Fr. He’s a wise one ❤

[@hannahotis6088]

Yessss I was so so impressed by his interview skills/ active listening!! He did an amazing job in allowing her to share her story. She too really took us through her whole story and I couldn't stop listening once she started to share.

[@MinaDelTex]

I noticed the same thing too!

[@merelrol7266]

yesss! wow i noticed the same thing. it was so refreshing to see how he listened with such care and was really present with her. you could see it in his eyes. beautiful.

[@michellepernula872]

Because he's listening to details. It's what people are supposed to do, especially medical professionals.

[@denden8372]

I had to take so many breaks watching this because I'd tear up so often. This was so amazing and I'm glad she decided to share this traumatic experience. It's made me view things a whole lot differently

[@ryanvlogs168]

I listened to this whole thing and it brought me to tears. The way he let her open up and express herself made me so happy. I wish nothing but healing towards her!

[@suzyq3771]

Nurses are great. The first person I hugged at Kaiser Hospital when my oncologist told me that my cancer was in remission was my nurse. We hugged and cried and she was awesome 🙂🙂

[@giulia6344]

So true. I was barely an adult and needing constant transfusions to survive and the nurses basically adopted me, they really make a HUGE difference. But also damn Bea is brave I never even dared to have my port showing, I wish I had that confidence.

[@jakebraun1141]

Im not sure if a nurse will read this, but if one does read this, thank you. Thank you. You are doing a great service. Dont EVER forget that❤. You are a superhero

[@br5632]

I’m almost halfway through nursing school, and stories like this help inform me on what type of nurse I want to be

[@alexandragaviria6069]

Im a nurse ❤ thanks 💕

[@ruthanna4713]

❤

[@NurseKayP]

Thanks I do my best. Lol

[@mojojojo3336]

❤

[@suehuman3076]

I am blessed to hear your story, I had my trauma at 36, now I am 51, I still fight to live everyday and live with myself. Just hang in there, you are stronger than you know. I am not on tiktok (age thing) you are amazing and will still rock this world ❤

[@th3mllkm4n66]

28:24 my goodness the genuine shock in Dr. Mike’s face and voice to the callous comment made by a fellow doctor. He truly is a compassionate person.

[@Museofmemory]

She's 2 million in debt and she had GOOD insurance? What the hell is the point of insurance if it doesn't insure you?

[@Tri7on]

I think that was the debt before insurance. I think later in the video she said her outpatient cost was 70k. I could be getting that mixed up tho, here in Canada we don't really use those terms as much being as most costs are covered by healthcare

[@pxxnxh]

@@Tri7onwe still use outpatient (or ambulatory) and inpatient terminology, but totally agree with you that 70K for outpatient is INSANE.... They're not even running their own diagnostic equipment. 70k for reviewing her health records, writing prescriptions, urinalysis and blood work? That's criminal

[@supme7558]

Duh

[@alextaws6657]

@@pxxnxh i think, tri7on means the insurance/out-of-pocket/deductibles (?) stuff. but also not us-citizen and also no clue about why what needs to paid by the patient (as opposed to the insurance). in most countries the in- and outpatient care has nothing to do with the money you as a person have to pay, so this is why tri7on makes the "before insurance" v "outpatient" distinction.

[@emileyaston]

This is America … what a dream

[@Vapormoon]

I'm 23, when I was 20 years old I was diagnosed with Crohn's. I had to stop attending college, every year I'd spend months hospitalized, and when I wasn't hospitalized I was housebound. Everything Bea said resonated with me so much, she hits the nail on the head with ALL OF IT. Please don't take your body for granted, people.

[@crankthatrebecca12]

@@amyfu2047while it can help people possibly, that’s gonna be really expensive for the high quality meat you’d need. and if this person is housebound, their income is already strained enough.

[@christinelindberg-gilhus1590]

As a fellow chronically ill person, I so agree.

[@karyngoldner5491]

Wishing you the best. I hope a treatment will be found to dramatically improve your health!

[@joanabug4479]

@@amyfu2047 My cousin with Crohn's isn't one of those. Animal products (if she consumes more than she typically would) just make her nauseous or if it's over a longer period of time she'd get the flare-ups that she's trying to keep at bay. You have to discuss with your doctors and be open, tell them how your diet's been over the years too, what your body is used to, what it isn't, see how differently it affects you versus other people with Crohn's. It affects people so wildly different that there's no way one diet or one drug will work for most. Go do the check-ups regularly (every time my cousin puts them off she regrets it), keep in touch with the doctor... it's a lifelong condition you have to figure out how to manage.

[@amymckay23]

@@amyfu2047Meat is a know inflammatory substance…This is horrible advice.

[@RhondaHolder-ed4zp]

Omg I’m in tears I’ve been fighting this same thing since January 24 2022. I’ve been looked at as a drug attack, delusional, told countless times to stop picking. I’ve been diagnosed with morgellions, Candida overgrowth , metal toxicity, purgerious nodularis, Every new medication or diagnosis hasn’t helped and some have made it worse. This women has explained everything I’ve been going through the joint swelling and pain, my skin will hurt so bad I can’t handle wearing clothing and on good days I can only wear linen type of clothes mainly dresses that won’t touch my shoulders. This is the first time everything matches. I’ve even emailed Doctor Mike from pure desperation

[@robiny.4395]

I’m stunned, being a native Californian and have been in the medical field for 40 years working at some of the top hospitals in So Cal I’m stunned how she was treated. She was pretty young. I haven’t finished watching this, but all I can’t think is she needs Infectious disease doc and a good attorney.

[@tripsupstairs]

I worked in a bacteriophage research lab studying mycobacteiophages. I hope that one day our research can make a difference to people like Bea. There are trials in the US. It’s at least worth a look because phages can be truly amazing.

[@fishlordusername891]

That's amazing

[@arfriedman4577]

Much success with your research.

[@kendallkirkham238]

I am so baffled why phage therapy is regarded as basically taboo in the west... "That there's 'COMMIE' MEDICINE... traitor!"

[@mariahcb9305]

Was part of a research lab in college collecting samples to isolate and run genomes for mycobaceriophage. Praying you all have many medical breakthroughs ❤

[@chesneymigl4538]

How do you get into that after grad school? I've had no success because the jobs I find are just hiring from within.

[@brittanylevinson741]

How these people aren’t indicted for multiple felonies, is beyond incomprehensible.

[@Osprey1994]

Would you please cite the criminal charges that are applicable?

[@brittanylevinson741]

@@Osprey1994 wire fraud, theft by deception, and of course since it’s interstate it would be a federal case and most likely any grand jury would indict since it is so egregious. Add in money laundering and the inevitable other crimes down the line. If based in Nigeria, it would depend on their statutes. They have incentive to go after these scammers as well. Recovery is unlikely but seizure and forfeiture almost always happens in cases like these. Ill-gotten assets can then be liquidated and the victims might see a very small portion of what was stolen from them. These are complex cases but in no way are they immune to prosecution and subsequent imprisonment. Everyone hates thieves.

[@mathudeano145]

@@Osprey1994Is medical negligence or malpractice not a crime in the US?

[@chrisgames5201]

​@@Osprey1994 Legit called medical malpractice

[@andreaazmitia5872]

​@@chrisgames5201 If wasn't even medical staff

[@caffeinateandadvocate]

Beatriz’s story truly resonated with me. I don’t cry very often, but I had to hit pause so many times during this video because my eyes kept welling up with tears. I’m coming up on the one-year anniversary of being hospitalized myself due to falling down the stairs and needing emergency surgery. As a 24yo, I never would have thought one missed step could be so life-altering. Accepting the scars that are just too hard to ignore, all the pain and horrible medical trauma, the uncertainty of ever feeling “normal” again, the nurses being the ones to get you through it (for me it was them surprising me iced coffee at the end of their shift) and the pure joy you feel with the little milestones like driving again and just taking a shower - it all hit me so hard. I got a TBI during my accident and I still struggle with words unless I’m writing them down, and even then it takes me twice as long as before. Beatriz spoke about the same feelings that I’ve had since the start of my recovery, that until now I couldn’t seem to formulate into thoughts, let alone into words. So if you’re reading this Beatriz - thank you for sharing your story that is remarkably unique, yet is cathartic to so many. It’s not the kind of story that gets told often, but it’s one that needs to be heard and understood by others.

[@candycewindels1337]

Life is hard. My life took on a completely different trajectory than I ever would have imagined. I was diagnosed with ptsd and panic disorder 15 years ago. They say you dont knoe how strong you are until being strong is the only choice we have. Its still hard. Kudos girl for not giving up and pushing forward despite the struggle.

[@enhazen_5229]

give me six years. i'll be a lawyer by then and once I am, I WILL take this case. Those people should definitely be accountable for this.

[@pap-fr]

Should be doesn't mean they can be held liable by law

[@ABCstockholm007]

​@@pap-frDont act as if laws arent made by us. We can even make these people face consequences without any laws.

[@Plootyhooter]

You will.

[@amenax7914]

I am rooting for you

[@Isabelvargas08]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@alycat9186]

This just occurred to me!!!! I won a gift certificate in a contest to a med spa to get a free vitamin IV injection and I was waiting for the perfect day to go when I didn’t have my kids and apparently the gift certificate was only good for one year and expired by the time I was going to go. I was really bummed at the time, but now after hearing her story I’m SUUUUUUPER GRATEFUL that I never went!!! Who knows what could have happened!! THANK YOU BEA FOR SHARING YOUR STORY!!!!!

[@ceciliauribe812]

It was truly a blessing in disguise! 😳

[@Katie-zh3tw]

Please don't ever fall for that!! In many of these "giveaway" promotions, everyone "wins" the "free" service but it is really just a chance to get you in the door OR the prize looks great because it's a free treatment but what is not being disclosed is that it's the first of 10 treatments that you'll need to actually see any results.

[@ShhhandGiggles]

That's like Mary Kay's "giveaway" contests. You all win. It's a scam

[@onailinekodrugi]

Destiny.

[@shellyneely688]

Thank you for telling your story. I cried out to God for your complete healing. I myself have experienced something like this. I know your pain. I also am still hiding except from a few people in my church

[@izohannabanana1308]

Hearing your story reminds me of my own. While my illness isn't a flesh-eating bacteria, me and my family still had to fight tooth and nail to advocate for my health in so many ways. I know that pain, of wanting to give up, and struggling to find the bright side. Of hearing others with my illness, and their variating severities. I still struggle to find my place, but hearing your journey, and your struggles, makes me feel less alone, even though your experience and disease is much more severe than mine. Thank you for being brave enough to tell your story. I'm so grateful that you're still here and speaking your truth.

[@user-mf3xs3mh6u]

To this young woman: you show incredible wisdom, resilience and courage and I have such respect for you for enduring and keeping on and healing. Thank you for sharing this, it helps each one of us, listen to the stages of your recovery. May your life be a good one with many many positive events and experiences. And most of all, good health for your life. Bless you.

[@Veracityseeker7]

That coworker has so many jewels in her crown. Can't express how much love I have for this stranger for doing this for you. Amazing, both of you.

[@Andrea-ow6nh]

I can genuinely say I was considering injectable cosmetic treatment and this story has fully changed my mind.

[@yukitachibana4117]

I hope you can find love and acceptance for your body 💞 we're all in this together 💓

[@Lolee56]

Same!

[@catieq5270]

If you do, please go to a well trained medical professional who is actually board certified.

[@AnnasOrchids]

Please don’t do injectables, Facebook is littered with botched support groups and as of right now, patients receive zero legal protection so you are literally going in and allowing people to butcher you without ANY repercussion. Bea’s story while tragic it is no where near special because it has happened to a astonishing amount of people and nothing is being done about it. Please be careful, when people say find a good provider, there is really no such thing. It’s just a matter of really good marketing, they have all botched someone and gotten away with it.

[@tracy_ragland]

Same. I’m good

[@Boahemaa]

So sorry about all you've been through. I hope you heal. These spas are criminal. They should be closed.

[@Jupefires]

You are a much stronger person because of your journey. Shedding light on this is extremely important.

[@aliciub3253]

This is the wake up call everyone needs to hear. Social media is not real life and taking advice from random “experts” online is NOT a good idea.

[@GracewithHumility]

This!

[@supme7558]

Who dosent know that ..

[@micaelaluna9630]

As a new nurse this really made me feel appreciated. Nursing is hard but worth it when making an impact on patients lives. I wish her the best on her journey ❤

[@notchamama7571]

Nursing is hard, but it is so pivotal in terms of patient care. Doctors often don’t have time to care for those parts of a patient, but nurses can be life changing. When my kid had osteosarcoma with a less than 16% survival rating, some of the nurses made all the difference in keeping him from falling into deep despair and giving up the fight💜

[@lizard3755]

Thank you so much for being a nurse. It's a hard job, especially with the amount of understaffing we're going through, but nurses are truly the backbone and the heart of medical care in my opinion. You're going to change lives for people.

[@user-hb4gm1hj5q]

You guys are seriously doing gods work 🙏❤️

[@ceciliauribe812]

Thank you for your selfless commitment 💛🙏

[@CatyBUGS]

Nurses are the absolute best! ❤

[@maroussia2160]

As a German with general health care, it is such a crazy concept to me, that after going trough such an horrifying thing you have to battle with financial debts and stuff.

[@leahcunningham4842]

Beautiful podcast. Cried all the way through, keeping you in my prayers constantly. Love how Dr Mike orchestrates his podcasts - so humble, supportive and a great listener.

[@sherman1280]

I am 42, about to be 43, and just got Botox for the first (and probably last) time. I have always struggled with body dysmorphia, and now that aging has started to appear more rapidly I’m becoming more and more self conscious of my face and skin. It’s less stretchy, more crepey, the little fine lines and wrinkles are becoming more permanent and pronounced. I HATE all of it. BUT, after listening to your story, I’m going to try my best to embrace the changes and show my body more gratitude. I’m healthy and strong and active, and I love that I have those privileges. Thank you for sharing your story, Bea. You really are helping people through your pain ❤

[@jonifaircloth3759]

Same here! It’s such a mind trip to really start to see the aging signs in our own faces. I plan to embrace the aging process naturally and take it day by day.

[@lindalove7193]

Not all physicians are incompetent. Do your homework. I don’t see anything wrong with taking care of yourself esthetically, but you have to self-advocate and search the medical board for complaints and suspensions, past patient comments (real patients), see whose certified. Remember, a good doctor will be honest and not self-promote, but give you down-to-earth opinions, not what you want to hear. Take care ❤

[@brookehenderson5762]

Don't let her bad experience deter you from all medical spas. Self care is so important & changes to our skin happen rapidly as we begin to age. The right, ethical & good medical spa will support you in a journey to taking care of yourself & feeling like your best self. I am an aesthetician at a medspa. We give facials & relaxing experience & help guide you to your best wellness goals and the confidence I see build in my clients is absolutely beautiful. Our nurses are all wellness focused and are held to the highest ethical standards. We run blood panels, lab draws, we care about your budget. Only medical professionals handle medical equipment, aestheticians handle the facial equipment. What happened to this girl is terrible, but it's so far from the "norm" - we support people becoming their best selves and feeling confident and cared for! We don't just throw every possible injection at you, we care about your goals, the integrity of your treatment, and most importantly- your budget. You just have to find the right medspa. Again, terrible what happened to this girl. But medicals spas have much more red tape and licensing and insurance protocols. It's a lot. I am not even a medical provider, I give facials but I have to write long soap note charting that is signed off by a medical director. And that's just using a hydrafacial.

[@susand2729]

I got my first gray hair at 24, and my first wrinkles not long after. What helps me is reminding myself that each gray hair represents another day I've been blessed to live through and another challenge I've overcome, and every wrinkle represents another smile or laugh I've had. Aging is messy but also a bashful beautiful blessing.

[@Kereru]

​@lindalove7193 You can do your homework, but that doesn't change the fact that bacterial infections are just a standard risk for these type of procedures, even under the best conditions.

[@he4ther1102]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’ve been a nurse for 10 years and have questioned my career several times due to emotional stress (sorry guys, it’s stressful for us too). But every time I have wondered why I chose to do this, God introduces me to people who touch my heart so much. How could I not want to help another human feel better, if even for a moment? It’s stories like this which give me purpose and pride, and I just want to say thank you.

[@terramckay5636]

This video has blessed me so much, I’m going to nursing school and it’s the thing that I pray to God to do for my patients. I myself have been encouraged by caring nurses and doctors and want y to o provide the same type of care that I received. Thanks Doctor Mike!❤

[@pkmagic]

I'm a retired RN. I wish I'd chosen to prioritize my mental health sooner. Take care of yourselves first❤.

[@FanclubNetas]

Thank you for your hard work and helping people go through the pain and loneliness they can have while they hospitalized ❤ and make the world a better place 💙

[@lgsalem]

Love to all nurses who care! God❤’s blessings!

[@TheHungryGirl848]

We need nurses like you who care, don’t allow others to change you

[@marietgagliardi]

Poor girl. I'm so sorry. These places need to be licensed and regulated

[@YIGlz]

It is so crucial for people like her to come forward to warn the public, especially now with social media having an impact on self-image.

[@daniellaschaening4470]

I'm glad she brought up the "more misses than hits" when dealing with doctors. I feel like a lot of Dr.Mikes advice tends to rely on being able to find a good doctor, especially for women with chronic illnesses, that's a very difficult, often impossible task...

[@Yosef9438]

Never mind if you're impoverished. It's impossible to get much of anything, much less a good doc.

[@TaraConti]

The issue is finding doctors who think like Detectives and not Gods!

[@BrightWulph]

Yep, it took me five years to get PCOS diagnosed, because so many doctors assumed it was due to my weight or I was overreacting. Like I'm fairly certain having a period that went on for three months straight then having no period for the exact same amount of time is completely normal. 😅

[@kmattaini]

I feel this!!

[@ukchanak]

​@@BrightWulphI had to bring 40 symptoms to my doctor and refused to leave until she prescribed me the tests for it

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

This is definitely one of the most profound videos to exist on this platform. Everything, from the way she was able to articulate her journey to Dr. Mike's listening ability without interrupting. I really wish more and more young girls and women could see this just to understand themselves and their body. I pray with all my might for bea.

[@sadmonkey9920]

Yes this!!

[@diauser3327]

Dr Mike, she is the best guest on your channel so far, you are also a good host along with being a great doc on YT, kudos to this woman for discussing and inspiring many, she definitely deserves a pat for trying so hard daily despite the extreme challenges,

[@cynthiaromero4312]

She had so many angels along the way to help her the co worker, her nurses. I pray for her to get better and sue that med spa they should not be in business this should never happen to someone else!

[@yanifree114]

In 2015 I was in a cardiac ward on Thanksgiving. I told no one I was there. The nurses, two in particular, took me under their angel wings, and loved me through it all. Brought me food from their own kitchens, advocated for me, encouraged me, etc etc. They were God sent. I know this; without a doubt. So thankful.

[@PrincessSharifa434]

Nothing but God! You are blessed!✨✨✨

[@yanifree114]

Thank you for being in agreement with me dear woman.@@PrincessSharifa434

[@mikaelaskalberg3640]

I see scars on the body as battlefield scars. This shows your history and we all carry physical and mental scars. And you are helping many by sharing your struggle and I really hope that everything will be fine and that you will find your inner peace 🫶🏻❤️

[@jessm1327]

I'm a medical student and I wanted to say thank you so much for sharing this. It angers me so much hearing about the way Bea was treated by her doctors (especially the one making all those rude comments like bro wtf) and has definitely made me think a lot more about the importance of professionalism and never losing your empathy for the patient. I think it was nurse Hadley who said something like "it's important to remember that every patient in the hospital is having the worst day of their lives" and I feel like it's so easy to lose sight of that. I'll be sharing this video with my friends, and I hope that someone in LA can help Bea find a more empathetic surgeon ❤

[@HAIRHOLIC_1]

I work in care homes, and sometimes my colleagues frustrate me during patient handover. They describe certain patients as rude, angry, or just difficult, when in reality, these individuals are bedridden with numerous medical issues, enduring immense pain, and confined to a hospice. Everything has been taken from them their autonomy, dignity, freedom, and health. Imagine how you would feel if someone much younger had to assist with your personal care? Nobody would welcome that. Naturally, these patients feel awful, especially when they're in pain. So, let's show some compassion, shall we? Then somehow, for some magical reason, I've never had any issues with these so called "difficult" patients. Why is that? Perhaps because I strive to understand their suffering and empathize with them and their situation, rather than casting judgment on them and becoming annoyed simply because they've made my job a bit more challenging. It really doesn’t take that much.

[@RafaelTorrez-zc3wl]

@@HAIRHOLIC_1 Those are the best ones. Because they might be rude at first but are happy to see you once they know you’re not like the rest of them.

[@R_S747]

You're gonna be an amazing doctor! We need more people like you in the medical field ☺️☺️

[@SavShanae]

Oh my goodness. My heart goes out to everyone suffering from this and I’m so glad someone came out to spread awareness ♥️ This is the first video I’ve seen from your channel (thanks for Shorts) and I’ll definitely be following.

[@paolaasova1240]

You are such a strong human being, Bea! You're made of stone! Keep fighting and be blessed!

[@mcz4251]

I’ve had bags under my eyes since I was a child. I’m 45 now and was considering lower blepharoplasty. The thing that stopped me was a fear that something bad would happen. Thank you for reminding me that it isn’t worth the risk.

[@girumzemichael704]

Castor oil is good for eye bags and good skin in general. Anything natural is okay and even good. You can try that, I’m sure.

[@marniemcnulty9118]

Face yoga!

[@notnow7973]

Try castor oil. Just apply with fingers or cotton psd. Takes away swelling. Consider giving up nightshades; goods with lots of spices. These foods cause swelling.

[@cronosdimitri4584]

Stuff that works usually has risks yeah

[@notnow7973]

Try a low carb diet. Try putting castor oil around eyes at night. Eye lashes will surely grow and also it helps with bags under eyes.

[@careyawalker]

I have lupus, and wound up in the hospital almost died of salmonella. My ER doctor YELLED at me for allowing myself to get as sick as I did before I came in. She said I would've died if I had waited another hour. Anyways, I can't imagine how bad this was for her. I was in the hospital for a week and did my own antibiotics for two additional weeks. Our bodies are amazing creations, but things can go crazy. I pray for everyone who is suffering to heal. And have a whole, healthy body. ❤

[@chesneymigl4538]

Oh, yeah. I love that whole, "Why did you wait?" While at the same time, "It's just what people with X deal with, get over it. "

[@IvySnowFillyVideos]

Thank you for sharing your story. There's truly no need to shame you for questioning your timing. Thank God you did go to the ER. Often when people are sick their ability to make decisions is altered. Compassion goes a long way ❤

[@justinejustice_league1857]

Had you been too proactive or " not sick enough" they wouldn't have taken you seriously. It a double edge sword and sometimes you just can't.

[@camronbarth9376]

*anyway

[@TheThora17]

This woman is an incredible inspiration; first, for those who are struggling with insufferable physical pain and mental anguish. Also, for people like me who need a reminder of how much worse life could be, and to practice gratitude every day. Incredible interview 🌸😊

[@xristinarose2409]

As someone who had to stay for long times in the hospital and almost dying several times, i feel you girl. Health is the greatest wealth you can have

[@norviidia3402]

Watching this while disabled from a herniated disc and sciatica and I totally get how much we take for granted being able bodied. I miss doing simple things I didn’t realize were essential to my well being everyday

[@unknownunknown2576]

Hope you make full recovery ❤

[@sophieellie3193]

Same girl! At least now I am retired and now I know I can just ease up on myself when it gets bad...and that sometimes it's going to be bad for no particular reason because bodies just do stuff. The "I just woke up like this" phrase means something different now.😜

[@norviidia3402]

@@sophieellie3193 mornings are the absolute worst. Some days I just skip the shower because I can’t stand the pain. I don’t get better until after 6-8pm most days!

[@Coop12oz]

Oh my goodness. Bless you. I’m experiencing the exact same thing. It is debilitating.

[@norviidia3402]

@@Coop12oz I feel less than human. Went to my ortho. Spent $110 for a 5 minute visit. Barely looked at my MRI. “I don’t see anything” then wanted to “see something” got me on my back and raised my bad leg up FAST until I yelled “OW!” And he asked where it hurt while still holding it up - “MY LEG MY LEG!” …. Told me come back in April. Keep doing PT. Then after that I get pain management fml. Then they tried to give me another small script for norco and I said no. I feel horrible. And my leg has been flared up since. I am now finding someone in network with Medicaid.

[@kellmarie1004]

I literally just want to give this girl a hug. I can't imagine going through this. You think you're doing something innocent, trying to make yourself feel better and then something horrific happens. So awful

[@klarasmetana3136]

I cannot imagine, this poor woman, the pain & agony & then the mental strain & anguish is just unimaginable..My entire body was shaking listening to this story. I hope she heals both physically & mentally, i hope she gets the justice she deserves. My heart goes out to her. Edit; I wrote this comment very early in the video, my hat goes off to her, she's a powerful, empowered woman & I strive to have her amazing attitude & Im almost twice her age..Im getting there..

[@msay4596]

As a nurse myself, I love to hear they were kind to you and that's what you remember the most❤