Surgery without anesthetic? A story of healing after PTSD

Summary

I’m Daytona Erkan. At seventeen, in war‑torn Wiesbaden, Germany, I waited eight anxious days for an implantable cardiac defibrillator to manage my prolonged QT heart condition—only to endure the entire 2½‑hour procedure without any anesthesia, restrained by resentful staff. In the agony, I cried out songs of praise, begged God for peace and release, and ultimately surrendered all to Him. The aftermath plunged me into PTSD, depression, and addiction to prescribed anti‑anxiety medicines. With my family’s tough love, counseling, and layers of prayer—especially the choice to forgive my surgeon—I learned that God won’t waste our darkest moments. Today I’ve reclaimed my voice, found audacious faith in His faithfulness, and share this testimony to give hope: it’s okay not to be okay, and God is in every detail of our healing journey.

Time Chapters

02:01 Hospitalized in wartime Germany
04:24 Surgery without anesthetic
05:23 Singing “God of Wonders”
07:29 PTSD diagnosed and flashbacks
08:38 Suicidal thoughts turned hope
10:00 Forgiving the surgeon
15:56 Audacious faith in fiery trial
22:06 Embrace “Not OK” to heal
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Episode 28: Seeing God in the Details with Daytona Erkan
(11/14 release)

Daytona shares a very personal story about a trauma she endured, and the journey of healing that followed. Her father was stationed in Germany during the war, and she (a young teen) had to undergo surgical placement of an implantable cardiac device for an unstable heart condition. There was hostility among the staff for Americans at that time, and Daytona endured the entire 2 1/2 hour procedure without any anesthetic, while being restrained by staff members.

Daytona shares candidly the highs and lows in her healing journey, and offers hope for others that are struggling with PTSD (Post traumatic Stress Disorder), and forgiveness.

Are you suffering from PTSD? There is hope for your healing!

Insights from Daytona:
“At times, You need to be OK with not being OK.”
“Its a process that takes time.”
“God is with you in your darkest moments.”
“Healing occurs in layers, and God won’t waste it. Trust in Him and as you reflect back on it, you will find Him in the details.” – Daytona Erkan

Paul’s words, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

Thank you, Daytona, for sharing your personal testimony with us! You are a blessing!

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