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Motorcycles are extremely dangerous, but if you look at Michael Scott Moser, you know it's possible to come back after the worst has happened — an accident last August took one of his legs, and almost his life. Now he's walking again!

Here's what his wife, Wynonna Judd said:

Tags: accident, amputation, husband, inspiration, michael scott, motorcycle, scary, walking, wynonna judd

We don't know anyone, really, who could do 200 crunches in 7 minutes… let alone someone who had a quadruple amputation because of a flesh eating bacteria!

Holy shizz!!

According to Aimee Copeland's dad, she had been doing amazing things in rehab — things that even normal people can't do!

Apparently she completes 400 leg lifts in seven minutes, 200 crunches in seven minutes (with every set of 10 she's required to say a complete sentence), pushups, and planks.

Her goal is complete independence, highlighted by the fact that she was NOT happy when her dad said he wanted to get a van with a lift in it.

Here's what he said:

"She is learning to work around these inconveniences and she is determined that she will prevail. Who am I to tell her any different? Needless to say, the van ain't happening."

LOLz!

He continued:

"Aimee's focus remains on one thing and one thing only: not being 'handicapped.' If hard work is any indication, I think we can all surmise that she is well on her way toward achieving that goal."

We know she can do it.

She's the most dedicated and determined person we've ever seen — she's got this.

Simply incredible!

Tags: aimee copeland, amazing, amputation, bacteria, incredible, rehab, work

That smile!

We were SO thrilled to hear that Aimee Copeland, who has had to endure amputations from contracting flesh eating bacteria, was able to go outside and get some fresh air for the first time in weeks.

We're also thrilled to see that they took a picture of the moment!

Check out the video (above) to see how well she's doing, given the circumstances!

You can do this, Aimee! We have no doubt!

Tags: aimee copeland, amputation, bacteria, contract, eating, movie, picture, player, video, working

Yay!

We've been following her story closely for the past few weeks — from the beginning when we heard she had to go through the amputations. Now through her tough recovery, we're here at the point where she's actually able to speak again!

On Sunday, she said this:

"Hello. Whoa. Wow, my mind is blown."

She said this to her mom and sister, and unfortunately her dad was at church and unable to hear the very first words… but he did speak to her later.

He asked her how it felt to speak, and she said:

"It feels weird being able to talk."

Just last week Aimee was able to breathe, and then sit up, on her own. So to be able to talk just a few days later is such a HUGE step!

She has a long road ahead of her, but we get the feeling she'll be able to handle it!

Tags: aimee copeland, amputation, church, cover, dad, disease, flesh eating, girl, mom, recover, recovery, sister, sunday, unfortunate

Is this all just some sort of weird coincidence that so many cases of necrotizing fasciitis are popping up in the past few weeks? Or is there something happening where this flesh eating ailment is becoming LESS rare??

Another case of the flesh eating bacteria has surfaced — and the new patient is in the room next to Aimee Copeland.

Talk about coincidence.

Robert Vaughan caught his case when he accidentally cut his leg a little bit while gardening. He began dry heaving and throwing up, and had a backache and weakness. He could barely move and the wound swelled to the size of a grapefruit.

So far, Robert has had to go through six surgeries. Luckily for him, they have NOT been amputations — unlike Aimee's case.

He has had two pounds of flesh removed, though, and has endured painful skin grafts. He's staying positive regardless, which is so important!

And speaking of staying positive, as far as Aimee is going, we hear she's breathing completely on her own… and cracking jokes!

We hope everyone continues to get better!

[Image via AP Images.]

Tags: accident, aimee copeland, amputation, bacteria, breathing, eating, flesh eating, fruit, patient, pounds, robert vaughan, skin, thin

A man went to a doctor to get a "penile implant," whatever that means.

Sadly, a week or so after the surgery, he got a bad infection, and had to have his penis removed.

So now he's suing the doctor for allowing him to go through with the surgery even though he's a diabetic and his vital signs weren't very good the day of the operation.

Check out the video (above) to see some of the actual trial of the doctor who led to a man losing his penis.

Tags: amputation, doctor, infection, operation, penis, sad, suing, surgery, trial

This is awful.

Zsa Zsa Gabor has fallen into a coma after she was rushed to an LA hospital yesterday for emergency stomach sturgery.

He husband, Prince Frederic von Anhait, was once again the one who leaked the info to news outlets.

Frederic should focus on spending time with his wife instead of wasting it talking to the press!

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: amputation, coma, sick