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Tyler Wright Returns To Surfing After A Virus Left Her Bed-Ridden For 14 Months

“I couldn't have a conversation.” - by Lucy Bode
  • 25 Nov 2019
Tyler Wright Returns To Surfing After A Virus Left Her Bed-Ridden For 14 Months
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The past two years have been testing for Tyler Wright, to say the least. The two-time world surf champ developed the flu during a tour of South Africa in July 2018, but despite taking time off to recover, the 25-year-old’s health began to deteriorate.

“I ended up being unable to get out of bed for 14 months,” she told the Sunday Telegraph. The infection resulted in post-viral syndrome – a debilitating neurological condition that can cause weakness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, stiffness and aches and pains. Tyler felt completely depleted and was constantly in tears - her symptoms compounded by sensitivity to sunlight and noise.

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Unfortunately I will be withdrawing from Vans US Open of Surfing. I'm still recovering from Influenza A. Mum and Alex have been acting as full time nurses, they've discovered I'm a shit patient. I'm home with the doggos getting better, but still a long way from full strength. Thanks to everyone for the continued support. @wsl @ripcurl_aus @monsterenergy @jeep @ocean_earth79 @mayhemb3_mattbiolos

“I've only just started remembering things again. Essentially my brain suffered the most. My body was shocking, but my brain … I mean I couldn't have a conversation,” she said.

After she was unable to recall her birthday party back in March, Tyler knew she needed help. She consulted multiple medical professionals in the hopes of a clear diagnosis, but to no avail. She was forced to put her flourishing career on hold, relying heavily on her loved ones for around-the-clock care.

“I was at my house, my partner Alex did most of it,” she told the publication. “She's probably the one who has seen all of it and can remember more than I can.”

Eventually, Tyler was introduced to neuro-orthopaedic rehabilitation expert Brett Jarosz, who explained to her that overstimulation had caused her brain to shut down.

In just three months, he helped her regain her physical and mental strength – in fact, she’s preparing to compete in the WSL comp in Hawaii this week.

“The @wsl#lululemonmauipro is the next step in my recovery and I’m confident in the work, and that I’ve taken every small step possible before I’ve come to this point,” she captioned an Instagram post.

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It's been 6 months since I last gave a health update. I'm really filled with anxiety to let you know that I'll be making my first competitive appearance since Bali 2018. The @wsl #lululemonmauipro is the next step in my recovery and I'm confident in the work, and that I've taken every small step possible before I've come to this point. Maui is a very calculated and precise step in my recovery process. Explaining 17 months of complex medical issues is not something I'm going to attempt on this platform. Simplistically I got a virus that had a crack, it messed up my brain and body function. I spent 14 months in a lot of agonising pain and no real cognitive ability to understand what was going on. I was on 24hr physical and emotional care for close to 14 months. The last 17 months have been rough and I've spent most of it terrified and overwhelmed. I'm still very much in the healing process from it emotionally. With that said I am excited to be heading to Maui and to be at this stage of recovery. I get to see my friends and put a jersey on and hopefully see if the little competitor within is just waiting to come out to play. Alex and only a few others have seen the extent of my illness and the state in which I was in and the work I've done to be where I am today. I would like to thank them for there unwavering support and love. A huge thank you to the great humans that have helped me out of this mess. It feels nice to be in the water and catching waves and enjoying life. Xoxox 🎥 @fetchfilms @thefordhamcompany

“The last 17 months have been rough and I’ve spent most of it terrified and overwhelmed. I’m still very much in the healing process from it emotionally. With that said I am excited to be heading to Maui and to be at this stage of recovery. I get to see my friends and put a jersey on and hopefully see if the little competitor within is just waiting to come out to play.”

She continued: “A huge thank you to the great humans that have helped me out of this mess. It feels nice to be in the water and catching waves and enjoying life.”

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