PVL star Kat Tolentino overcomes ruptured appendix, remains headstrong on 30th birthday

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PVL and Choco Mucho star Kat Tolentino reveals that she got a misdiagnosis that eventually led to her ruptured appendix, but nonetheless remains grateful as she celebrates a bittersweet 30th birthday

MANILA, Philippines – Through various trials and tribulations, Choco Mucho star Kat Tolentino vows to keep her head strong as she recovers from an emergency appendectomy.

And as she celebrated her 30th birthday on Tuesday, January 28, the towering volleyball player shared what she went through, before undergoing the knife once again.

“This was probably the worst pain I’ve experienced; I had a fever for almost a week and went to the [emergency room] twice because my condition was misdiagnosed,” Tolentino wrote on her Instagram post.

“On top of that, there were also some other complications that came up. Everything that could go wrong went wrong. But because of God’s Grace, he still protected me from the worse,” she added.

Choco Mucho announced last January 20 that the Fil-Canadian had been diagnosed with a ruptured appendix, before being discharged last Sunday, January 26.

According to numerous medical websites, Tolentino will need to undergo around six weeks to fully recover — and is essentially barred from any strenuous movements — including athletic training.

It is the latest medical episode she has encountered, having three ACL tears, vertigo, and even partial deafness.

Nevertheless, she remains faithful to the Almighty as she sees this as an experience God knew “she needed.”

“He reminded me that we are all human and we do not have control over the things that happen to us. He reminded me that even when I felt like I was so far from Him he was still right there the whole time,” said Tolentino.

“He reminded me of my blessings and how loved I am. All the prayers of recovery and messages of concern touched my heart more than the usual birthday greetings.”

Tolentino now zeroes in on another return to the taraflex, where she was beginning to regain her footing.

“‘Thank you, Lord, for another year’ really hits differently this birthday.” – Rappler.com