I Could Have Died! - Post Appendicitis Vlog 

Dude you are ROCKING the silver hair! Not sure I can explain this right but, your maintaining the youthful look even with the silver. Kinda like how people intentionally dye their hair silver,, like that! 👍👍👍👍👍❤️

Love the fact you care about everyone and telling us to listen to our bodies, glad your feeling better

It has been so nice to see you on Live Each Day lately. Missed your vlogs.

I missed seeing uploads from LiveEachDay! And I'm sure I'm not alone ❤️

Cory you perfectly described what a panic attack feels like. Most people confuse panic attack with general anxiety. I have suffered with panic disorder for years and have attacks sometimes multiple times a month. It is one of the most terrifying feeling you can go through. I am sorry you experienced them too. I hope that you have them less now since your surgery has corrected the horrible symptoms you were having.

Good to know that you're doing better. Keep livin life Bröther

We miss your vedios corry. Get well soon

This happened to me, please keep it in mind. Short version. I was at the point of appendix bursting also, but all my pain was on the left side. When they removed it, it was behind my colon and pointed to my left. Also I had a tumor inside it which is quite rare. So if ever your children complain of pain in the left side I hope this comes to mind.

So happy you were get to the bottom of it and are feeling a world of difference. I’ve watched your videos for a long time but had never checked out your kids channel! The videos are amazing!! I’m so happy you have this creative outlet that your littles ones can enjoy too. I have a 2 year old that will absolutely love the work you’ve done. I can’t wait to show him. You are so talented and though I’m glad (and completely understand ) you took a step away from RU-vid to recharge and focus on life, I am really excited to have some updates again on your journey. You continue to inspire. Wishing you and your beautiful family all the best!

I’m glad your feeling better now. I have the same scars from having my gallbladder out over 25 years ago. It’s so nice to be hearing from you again, I missed you guys. Have a great vacation🎉

No insurance was the reason that almost killed you.

Wow this is amazing. I didn’t know you could have chronic appendicitis for so long . I’m so glad you feel so much better. It’s really messed up that doctors basically missed this for 15 years. It’s also nice to see you back on RU-vid.

You have done SO many crazy things then it ends up being your own body that almost takes you out! lol it just goes to show that you are still meant to be on the earth for a reason 🙂

I THOUGHT so. Remember my comment when you were in the hospital? I was talking about how my dad survived for almost 4 months with a burst appendix. Then they had to do exploratory surgery and found his guts were full of cysts due to peritonitis. So glad you got it fixed!

It's amazing how resolving physical issues can resolve mental issues like panic attacks and feelings of insecurity and nervousness.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Cory! It's wonderful that your quality of life has improved so much!! Have fun on your trip!!!!

Thanks for the update! I’m so glad to hear you’re doing and recovering so well. Enjoy your trip to Hawaii!

Thank you for bringing awareness to appendicitis! People do not take it nearly seriously enough, I know I didn't until it impacted me. In August 2017 my appendix nearly killed me. Mine, apparently, had been leaking for weeks or months, which apparently can happen, which is terrifying. It was considered a rupture, but it was more like a small pinprick where stuff was just slowly dripping out of it. In December 2016 I started having what was diagnosed as UTI's, which was odd because I was never really prone to them beforehand. The antibiotics they gave me seemed to help until the next supposed round of UTI. Turns out it was my appendix being misdiagnosed and the antibiotics just barely keeping the infection under control, but I always felt a little off between antibiotic treatments. By the time it was properly diagnosed the situation was critical. Within 20 minutes of the diagnosis being confirmed they had me back in the OR. I was in the hospital 5 days after surgery, then an additional 7 days after I spiked a 104-degree fever because oral antibiotics weren't enough to fight the infection, and 3 weeks at home with a PICC line in my arm doing 3 rounds of antibiotic and antifungal IV treatments a day to clear the infection from my body. Here is what I learned from my experience: 1) appendicitis can be easily misdiagnosed, so if you feel your doctor is misdiagnosing you, fight them on it 2) if your mom insists something is seriously wrong, don't doubt that motherly intuition, get your butt to the nearest ER immediately, my mom forcibly dragging me to the ER saved my life 3) appendicitis is way under talked about for something that can so easily kill a person in a short span of time. Thank you, again, for using your platform to spread awareness!

Oh my gosh Cory, that's so scary! I'm so glad you're ok! I didn't know those were symptoms of appendicitis! My brother had his appendix taken out when he was a kid, but he didn't have those particular symptoms. I'm glad you made this video - hopefully, it'll help someone!

Good to know that there are so many changes which are positive for you. Tc Cory . Have a healthy and happy life with your family.. and thanks for sharing

I have Crohn's and empathize so much with anyone that suffers from any array of gastric issues. It gives me joy to know you found relief!

this is so insane to hear! glad that you're healing up and that you've been able to learn a lot!

Thanks for the update, Cory, you've been in my thoughts 💖 I have a bad habit of never listening to my body so this is a message I always need to hear 👌

I am loving all these videos!!! Hope you are feeling better.

So happy you've been given this gift.. So sorry you dealt with it for all those years.. Please keep the random vids coming.. nice to see your faces and updates :)

Wow...glad you're feeling better. When you talked about the panic attacks, I could really relate! I have had them off and on for most of my life (for several painful reasons) and found it hard to explain how it felt, without people thinking I was exaggerating! The way you described it was spot on! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. Take care 😊💖

Wow, I'm really glad to hear that this has had a positive impact on multiple aspects of your quality of life. That is great news! I do remember some comments being made about what was happening to the atmosphere of the vehicle you guys were traveling in during the 2012 tour. It's kind of crazy to think that this issue has been affecting your life since even before that time. What a relief to have that behind you! It gives new meaning to the phrase "this, too, shall pass."

My husband had an emergency appendectomy about 18 years ago. It was so scary.

Glad to hear you’re feeling so much better. My husband had his appendix rupture when he was a teenager. Scary! Hope you guys are enjoying your Hawaii vacation ❤️

So glad you're doing better and living each day without constant pain. Also, you did the whole naked and afraid with appendicitis! That's hardcore mode right there! I'm glad you're taking care of yourself. I really enjoy hearing these updates from you.

Glad you're doing better! Have a wonderful trip, I hope you guys have an amazing time!

I’m glad you’ve finally figured out what was going on! Congratulations on the ability to eat the things you love again!! My kids are big but I still watch the just for kids channel! It’s fun! As always, thanks for sharing! Hope to see you soon!

Thank you for sharing your story. You always share in such a refreshing, upbeat way.

Super happy nothing bad happened all these years!!! Glad you’re healing well and have a safe trip!

Thanks for the update Cory! Thank you also for touching basis with us. We miss seeing you and your family.

That sounds really scary to go through! Good to hear you’re doing better now! About the panic attacks, I’ve lived with an anxiety disorder my entire life so I understand what you mean about the panic attacks.

So glad you are doing better and that your quality of life has increased alot. ❤️ Just the joy of being painfree AND being able to eat whatever you want, priceless.

So glad you are feeling better and on the mend!

I'm just glad you caught it before it got worse and I'm glad you're feeling so much better! I bet Kristen is happy about you not passing so much gas!!! Lmao 🤣

its so sad and weird to think you've been in pain since i was in my earlier teens (i'm in my later 20s now).So glad you are doing much much better! You'll be able to enjoy so many cool new foods now in hawaii without worry!! Enjoy your vacation and have fun with your family!

I had no idea the appendix could cause all those different problems! Thank you for sharing; surely this story will help a lot of people. I'm so glad you are safer and feeling better.

Thanks for the update, Cory! Have a great vacation, and enjoy being able to eat anything you want with no repercussions!

So happy for you !! Love the hair!💕

I just went through this in September actually. I also thought it was literally just gas, or that I was constipated. I took laxatives, and waited a week until I could barely walk because I was in so much pain. Literally went to work the day before my boyfriend *dragged* me to the hospital. Ran a few tests, and yep, confirmed appendicitis. My appendix was THREE TIMES the size it should have been. A whopping 16 cm. It was close to bursting. Had to wait a weekend in the hospital on IV antibiotics before I had it removed via surgery. It was the most excruciating, horrible pain I have ever experienced.

I missed you guys so much!! Welcome back!! D

So glad your on the mend Cory!! Have a blast in Hawaii!!!

Chronic appendicitis. I was getting sick daily at work. Having dizzy spells, unable to climb without gasping for air and almost passing out. Pain I thought was my back that was debilitating. All gone now after going to ER 2 weeks ago, getting admitted and removing the appendix. This went on for years as long as I can remember. Never thought I would feel normal again. It's like being reborn.

I can soooh relate to this! Had very similar symptoms for years before finally having my appendix out at aged 29 Unfortunately the damage & scar tissue it left inside I will live with for the rest of my life Glad to see you doing so well Cory Enjoy your new lease of life x

I feel so happy that you are out of your pain now. God bless you.

Im so happy for you . Ive known you were suffering for years . So glad this was finally fixed . Hooray !!! Enjoy food again !! All of it !! Hoping we all get health care soon , so no one else has to avoid the doctor

I'm so glad you are alive! My husband thought he was lactose intolerant, too, but it turned out that he was actually gluten intolerant and once he took gluten out of his diet, he was able to have dairy again with no problems. Bodies are so weird! Anyway, I'm glad you are feeling better. I hope you have lots of fun with your family in Hawaii!

Thanks cory for sharing your experience it really helps.

WAIT. You made a video a long time ago mocking people who "drank juice from a cow's tit" and you ate Cheerios with water. THIS MAKES SENSE NOW! Congrats on being able to eat anything you want! (And being alive, that's cool too.) Love to see you doing well, Cory!

As someone who has had panic attacks, I knew exactly what you meant. You described it perfectly. I am so glad you are okay now.

Very good news Cory. Glad to see you again and do take care of yourself. ❤️

I’m so glad you’re ok. This stuff you’re describing does sound like the IBS that’s the doctor diagnosed me with. Except I don’t have 10/10 pain but I do have constant pain and discomfort when I eat. Thank you for the information! I really miss your face dude it’s been good to see you around 🖖

I am so glad that you're better and that you informed us on our health and then you found out something new about you that could have really hurt you and damage your health I'm so glad that you gave us this information thank you we miss you we love you and have more awesome endeavors on your vacation time thank you.

So glad you’re greatly improved & on the mend! Wonderful you can eat whatever you want now!💖

Gb lad to hear your doing better noth physically and mentally. Being able to live your love again or in fact, properly for the 1st time is always an amazing feeling.

Hey dude that's one wild story! Thanks for sharing. We have missed you!

I am so glad that you are doing better!! It was very serious. You could have had gall bladder trouble too!! I am glad that the surgery was successful!! Thank God you went to the doctor when you did!!

dude you are a rockstar thanks for posting this

I had the same experience, but with a small intestine perforation, that they had do do emergency surgery to find! Glad you had a great outcome and are at home with your sweet family!

Thank you for caring enough to not only tell us to listen to our bodies but share. I’m so thankful that you’re all better now😊 I had a similarish situation but a girl organ got huge! It took some time but not long. ❤️ oh i was 12 then. Aww, LUCKY, on the scar!👎😄

Since Madeline was my very first book all I could think of was "voila, my scar" when you showed the scar! I'm so glad your feeling better! As someone with Fibromyalgia I definitely understand listening to your body. I had a severe muscle spasm/pinched nerve last week and if I didn't listen to the fact that I was so much in pain I probably would not have been able to do what I needed for school and work this week!

glad to hear that you are feeling well. May the ALL WISE bless you.

I'm so so so glad that you are ok! You're looking great!

I’m so glad you’re better ! If anything would have happened to you , a whole community, including myself would have been broken. Not many people like you on earth Cory. I’m really sure Kristin and your kids are happy as well! Enjoy your your trip. You deserve it!

So happy for you. Thanks for the update on how you're feeling. Enjoy Hawaii!!

I’m sorry you had that experience 😔 I’m so happy you got through this! Praise God!! So happy for you 🤗

Thank you for spreading awareness!

I'm so glad you're doing better and you're alive Cory. ❤️

This has not been the return to RU-vid that I wanted to see, but I'm so glad that you are happy and healthy again. So glad that you got this taken care of early enough that it didn't cause any long term issues or major scars. They slice you open from your waist to your belly button if your appendix bursts before they can remove it whole and it is not a nice scar at all. Have fun in Hawaii and with your "new body"

I had my appendix removed on thanksgiving in 2018. So crazy. The pain came suddenly and kept getting worse. Glad you’re better now! 😊

Thanks for sharing. My dad was born in 1928. When he was 14 his appendix finally almost burst and he had to be rushed to the hospital. The bridge was out due to flooding so the core of engineers had to take him by boat across the Missouri River. He could have died that night. Thankfully his life was saved. He told me that up to that point he had episodes of pain that would come and go.

As a nurse, I love your layman's explanations for things. Glad you're doing well and that you didn't die before you got it taken care of. I hope you guys have a great time in Hawaii. Please take a few pics and share them in a video when you get back.

So glad to hear you're doing well! :) Really interesting to hear how they remove it too. Hope you feel 100% soon!

Cory i miss your videos and glad you are feeling better

So glad you're okay!! It's amazing that your appendix didn't burst within those years. Have fun in Hawaii and be safe!

I'm really glad you're on the safe side now Corey. You and your family stay safe and healthy! 😊

Glad to see your doing okay Cory and the surgery looks really good and clean

Really glad to know that you're doing better! Keep on living your best life, and enjoy Hawaii!

Very happy that you didn't die! :) And it's been very good to hear from you and the family, even if the circumstances have been kinda dire. :P Love you, family Williams! And have a lovely trip!!

Wow! Another vlog! Careful, we might get used to seeing you regularly again! ;) Dude, you were so lucky your appendix didn’t rupture! I’ve never heard of appendicitis going away & coming back for 10 years! I guess our bodies are all different. Enjoy Kauai (sp?) I’ll bet Chell is super excited! Give our 💗 to Kristin!

Oh my Goddess, Cory...I'm glad that you can enjoy food again and that your life is so much better because of this issue being resolved. I'm soo happy for you!

I am so glad you got that taken care of. It is surprising how many times we don't understand our own bodies and how they work. Thank you for sharing.

Congrats Cory.. sounds like a horror movie! You must be on cloud 9! Have a great holiday! Xx

So glad you’re okay Cory! 🤕❤️

You have had a run in with a lot of bad diagnoses. Glad to see you're doing better!

I'm glad that you are ok! ❤️ I had mine removed when I was 17 weeks pregnant. Luckily everything went well. I had pain but i thought that it was from stress because my grandfather passed away a few days before. Luckily i did let the doctor check it for me. I was on time.

Thanks for sharing the background info on your gut problems. Sounds pretty serious to me, glad you got it sorted out.

Oh God you've been living with that pain for so many years. Thank God you got rid of it. Get well soon Corey we love you.

glad you didnt die! hope to see more of you but really understand how the time away from the camera is better for the family. best wishes!

So glad you're doing well.

I think it's crazy that for your entire youtube career this has been a thing! You've said so many times about how you are lactose intolerant and its scary to think that was your appendix! I remember you doing the ghost chilli challenge with some other youtubers/friends on SMPFilms back in 2011 and you saying then that you would pay for it later with the amount of milk you drank! I'm so glad you are on the mend and have finally found why you've had all this pain. Funnily enough only a few weeks ago I read something claiming that appendices issues/appendix removal (forget which) can lead to lactose intolerance and scientists were investigating it. Lovely to see you back on youtube for a bit even if it is temporary, it's like seeing a friend I havent spoken to for ages :)

That is awesome Cory, I am glad the pain seems to be gone and never returning. I am pretty sure my appendix burst in me, I was feeling the most pain ever then it was gone. Then I had the surgery, good times, 2 or 3 years ago. 🤣 I hope you guys are having fun in Hawaii.

I'm glad you're doing better!

This sounds so much like my gallbladder story! Ignored it for years, like you, partly for insurance reasons and then once I got insurance I ignored the pain because it eventually(and I say that loosely) would subside. Finally after gallstones had apparently gotten huge, the pain was unbearable and I was given emergency surgery. It’s was gallstone attacks the whole time!

That was scary, but glad youre doing great hope to see an update with the whole family soon. . 😍😍

Wow, Cory! I can't believe you were living like that for so long. You look so much better now, like you have been given a new life! Live it, man.