A dad who was on several occasions warned he might not make it as he went in and out of intensive care has been described as a "miracle man".
Terry Burrell's has survived eight heart attacks, a major organ failure and having both legs amputated after he was diagnosed with kidney failure six years ago.
The 54-year-old's family, from Grain, Kent, was recently shocked when he had a heart attack before their eyes at St Thomas Hospital in London.
Terry, a previously healthy CCTV engineer, went a whole 10 minutes without breathing before an emergency team was able to revive him.
His wife Lorraine, 44 and who he's been with for 23 years, recollected the terrifying moment as she described how they screamed "fight" and "don't go" as they were ushered out of the room.
Once again Terry, dad of Lee, 25, Chloe, 24 and Becky, 14, pulled through after undergoing vital surgery, but was this week faced with the prospect of having to have his right arm amputated too.
Fighting back tears, Lorraine said: "It has been a rollercoaster of emotions.
"He has surprised everyone, including the doctors. He is a true fighter, a miracle man who keeps coming back. That man is made of steel."
Lorraine, who married Terry two years ago, added: "He idolises his family. I'm sure that's what is keeping him going."
Despite his harrowing ordeal, the keen fisherman, is trying to keep his sense of humour.
"He's very witty and tries to crack jokes when he can," added Lorraine. "He is strong, so we must all stay strong for him."
The mum-of-three in now trying to raise £200 to buy treats for the medics who helped her husband through it all, and who she described as angels.
