Naxal hit area of chhastisgarh, in the deep forest a search operation by paramilitary was going on. These jungles are safe hideout for terrorist so no wonder they can be attacked anytime from any side. Ram Prasad was very carefully moving forward suddenly a landmine blast took place and gun-firing stared from all sides. He came into reach of landmine blast and became unconscious.
This is a real story of an unknown hero of our force who conquered the death and passed a miserable life for almost two years but his positive attitude and determination to be alive makes him a real hero.
This is a real story of an unknown hero of our force who conquered the death and passed a miserable life for almost two years but his positive attitude and determination to be alive makes him a real hero.
Ram
Prasad, a proud father and a good husband and brave
soldier of Indian paramilitary force was posted in Naxal violence affected area
of Chhatisgarh. He had joined para-military force to serve the country.
Many of his battalion soldiers either died or lyin wounded. He was immediately
rushed to army hospital for immediate treatment. When he gained consciousness
he was told about multiple fractures and wounds on his body. Most disabling injury he had was loss of his
central part of lower jaw and chin.
Ram Prasad After Multiple Failed Surgeries
He was not able to take
feed by mouth he was fed through a tube which was going from his nose to
stomach. He was given liquid only. Life had become hell for him but he was a
brave man with all positive energy. He determined to fight all odd of life.
All fractures and
wounds healed within couple of months but he could not recover from jaw loss.
Loss of Central Lower Jaw
Ram Prasad was sent to
best government center of India foe the plastic surgery for treatment of loss
of jaw and chin. As Jaw reconstruction surgery is a challenging job he was
treated by best plastic surgeon doctors. He underwent 3-4 consecutive surgeries
for getting new jaw and chin but unfortunately all failed. Doctors refused to
do further surgery. He accepted the agony of life and prepared himself to live
such a devastating life for his family.
He was not able to
close his moth as his lip was stuck with neck skin. He lost his social life. It
was very disheartening for him to move around with mouth always open. He used
to keep his disfigured covered by cloth. Biggest problem he had was continuous
drooling of saliva as he was not able to oppose his lips. It was very
unhygienic for him. He was not able to take water in sitting or standing
posture. He could take liquid diet only that too in lying position with face
up.
But he wanted to live a
meaningful life for his family. He had full support of his family and friends.
He had not tasted food for last two years as he was not able to chew. As he was
real fighter he wanted to live a graceful, hygienic life with grace.
One day when he went to
hospital for his routine follow up he met another soldier friend who was
treated in our Plastic surgery department. He advised to visit our department. Ram
Prasad visited us with great hope in his eyes to live and get rid of this
agony.
It was very difficult
for our plastic surgeon to accept this challenge as he had already experienced
multiple failed surgeries. Now his jaw reconstruction had become a herculean
task. We were aware that after so many surgeries, there are high chances of
failure. Initially we were not ready to go ahead but his debilitating
condition, his expectation from us and intense desire to live was compelling us
to accept the challenge.
Our biggest apprehension
was higher chance of failure of surgery. Ram Prasad was told about the
complexity of surgery. He was ready to accept any fate. Ultimately we planned
to take the risk and reconstruct his jaw and chin.
His jaw bone was reconstructed
by bone from leg and chin was reconstructed by skin and muscles of leg. It was
a 14 hour surgery. Three doctors of our team performed the different staged of
surgery. Even after surgery there were high chances of various problems leading
to failure. But Ram Prasad being a very tough man got through all the
difficulties. It was a successful surgery and he was relieved from hospital in
a stable condition.
Within few weeks he was
able to close his mouth. Now he can eat and take water in sitting posture. Now
he doesn’t need to cover his face in public place. He had joined his duties and
living a graceful life. It was a biggest moment for our plastic surgery team
when he came to thank us with his family.
Ram Prasad - a Brave Fighter
