I am currently in the second phase of my life, which I consider a rebirth. I’ve been living in South Mumbai since the beginning. I’m a right leg knee amputee, and my movement has been very limited since October 2015 due to a serious accident that required two plates in my left leg and one above my left eye. I now work from home as a freelancer and a Data Mining Consultant on a project basis.
During the initial phase of my career, I was extremely busy, often working 12-14 hours a day. I’ve been in the Information Technology field since 1980. My work has taken me to numerous cities across India for various projects with private companies, multinational corporations, and e-governance initiatives. Additionally, I traveled to Dubai in the late ’80s for work.
I’ve been swimming every day at 5:30 am since my school days, regardless of the season. My work attendance was impeccable, maintaining a perfect record every year. During this period, I never experienced any health issues.
I successfully implemented all projects whether small value, Semi-government, MNC, or statewide projects with the help of my team although I was head of the pre-sales team.
I use to play cricket, chess, various open ground games, and card games like Bridge regularly since my school days. I was always very active and took part in sports regularly. I always had the first rank in studies. I read books by Ayn Rand and Fountainhead is one of my favorite book which I have read many times.
I lead a diverse team of over 100 members, including Software Developers, Testers, Marketing Executives, Engineers, and field teams. Together, we work on various software and e-governance projects, managing registrations and ensuring successful project execution.
I met with a severe accident on 1st October 2015 at 5.30 am while crossing near Aquarium (Charni Road) when going for a regular morning walk. The accident was very severe and I was unconscious on the spot. I was in ICU for 86 days and in coma for 50 days.
I was lucky that some people whom I used to see regularly while walking called an ambulance and took me to the hospital immediately and informed my brother as well.
I was admitted to Saifee Hospital after my family members persistently persuaded the doctors. My condition was extremely serious, and the doctors initially believed my chances of survival were almost zero. They were hesitant to admit me due to the severity of my case.
While I was in the ICU, five specialists worked tirelessly day and night to save my life. Their dedication and expertise were crucial in my recovery.
The following are a few critical stages that I have gone through during my hospitalization.
- 15 operations were done on me during hospitalization. Later I had to get admitted thrice for various operations
- 150 Blood bottles were given to me.
- My right leg above the knee was amputated on the knee (the little portion of the knee is present).
- I have two plates on my left leg.
- I have one plate just above my left eye.
- I don’t have a vision from my left eye.
- I was on Dialysis for almost 50 days.
- I had lost speech for more than two months.
- My left foot had multiple fractures that were restored with the help of Fixators over a period of six months.
- My body had become completely black and I had lost a lot of weight.
- I started eating food through the mouth after two months till then it was through the food pipe.
- Couple of times plastic surgery was done to cover wounds since they were not healing completely.
- My heart was functioning only 20% during hospitalization.
A disability certificate from the Government hospital has certified that my disability is 86%.
( The above condition is permanent, non-progressive, and not likely to improve).
Second Phase of My Story
Today, my doctors are proud of me when they see me.
My story has inspired many till now, and hopefully I will inspire many in the future as well. Due to various health issues I have faced, I have started writing health-related posts regularly on my website.
For more than 5 years now, I have been posting regularly. Visit my website and learn everything about health since I have covered 360-degree information related to health. Since 2017, I have completed many courses related to Digital Marketing, Growth Hacking, and Cyber Security. I hosted a course on Vastushastra on FIVERR.
Over the course of the last 3 years, I have been offering Clinic Management Software (online as well as offline) for Dentists, Dietitians, Dermatologists, and Physiotherapists from my startup, Mitras Infotech LLP where I am a Co-founder.
I have hosted Human Capital system for semi-government organizations catering to all classes of staff.
I am confident that I can overcome all types of physical challenges that I am likely to face in the future.