2024-08-28 14:10:32
Javier Acosta, a young and passionate Millonarios fan, made a decision that has left many reflecting on life, pain and dignity.
Through his Facebook account, he announced that he will undergo euthanasia, a legal and regulated procedure in Colombia.which consists of inducing the death of a patient to end his suffering.
Acosta, who contracted an aggressive bacteria in a swimming pool five years ago during a trip in Melgar, Tolima, He has lived a continuous battle against an infection that has not only robbed him of his quality of life, but has also left him with deep physical scars. and emotional. “That fungus can affect anyone, but in five days I had a sore that spread to my left buttock bone and then to my right. And that’s where it all started. The infection began to grow,” she said in one of her posts.
Despite multiple medical interventions, the infection could not be controlled.They had to scrape my left buttock and put in a graft, it stuck well, but then it moved to the right. There is no treatment that works. In addition, I have a swollen internal lymph node in my head. The infection has already reached my head, which would not allow me to speak,” Acosta shared, revealing the harshness of his situation.
With a broken voice, Javier explained in a live broadcast from his medical center that the time had come to say goodbye.I need to say goodbye to all the people“He said, with a mixture of resignation and peace. His words, laden with sadness, resonated deeply: “There was no miracle. There was no other chance. I fought until the last second.”.
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The possibility of amputating his right leg was considered, but with no guarantee that the infection would not spread to the other leg or another part of his body. This, coupled with his anguish for his family, especially his daughter, led him to decide that euthanasia was his only option.
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In the midst of his struggle, Javier received an unexpected surprise. Radamel Falcao, the football idol and current Millonarios player, along with coach Alberto Gamero, contacted him to express their support. “El Tigre” Falcao, Moved by Acosta’s story, he promised that his first goal with the team will be dedicated to him. This gesture meant a last ray of light for Javier in the midst of the darkness of his situation.
Next Wednesday, August 30th at 12:00 noon, Javier Acosta will be euthanized, closing a chapter marked by painbut also for the strength and love of a young man who fought until the end.
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