Sam is a 25-year-old woman from North Carolina who recently had a stint in the hospital after suffering from cellulitis and sepsis.
She was actually on the verge of death, and it was all caused by one thing: a wedgie.
Sam explained in a TikTok that she was apparently wearing high-waisted jean shorts for EIGHT HOURS one day, which left her backside really "sore," along with some bumps and chafing in the affected area.
Even though she got some antibiotics from the doctor, she later developed a "stabbing pain" that left her unable to walk, so she went to the ER.
She ended up in the ICU with cellulitis, a painful skin infection, and sepsis, a LIFE-THREATENING response the body has to an infection!
It was so bad, doctors were anticipating having to surgically remove part of Sam's backside! Luckily, things didn't escalate that far and she's since made a full recovery.
Sam was left with some valuable life lessons following the incident, however, telling Buzzfeed, "It's important to know the signs of sepsis. Always listen to your body and your gut. If something is wrong, do something quick. If I hadn't gone to the hospital when I did, I could've easily died. Also, wear what makes you feel comfortable."
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