A San Diego-area teenager fighting for his life against a flesh-eating bacteria is speaking to his parents, hospital officials confirmed Thursday.
Giancarlo Gil, 14, a Chula Vista High School freshman recently underwent his tenth surgery at Rady Children’s Hospital.
He's listed in serious condition but is said to be alert and talking with his parents, hospital officials said.
Gil complained of pain in his calf Saturday, Sept. 26 after playing baseball. His condition quickly changed and Gil was taken to urgent care and then to the emergency room.
Doctors said a flesh-eating bacteria was causing Gil to vomit and his calf area started to swell up and bruise, according to a family friend.
Doctors originally amputated the teen's leg to the knee and then days later the leg had to be amputated all the way up to his groin.
"His parents are overwhelmed with the support they continue to receive from family, friends and Giancarlo’s classmates from Chula Vista High School where he is a student," hospital spokesperson Carlos Delgado said in a written release.
