‘Floribama Shore’ Star Kirk Medas in ICU Battling ‘Extreme’ Sickness

• Floribama Shore alum Kirk Medas is combating for his life within the ICU after being recognized with a “extreme case of necrotizing pancreatitis,” his former castmates have confirmed
• Aimee Elizabeth Corridor shared a photograph of Medas hooked as much as a ventilator, writing on Instagram that he’d been within the ICU for over two weeks
• “He’s sedated and this might take a while to heal,” Medas’ shut good friend and former castmate, Nilsa Prowant, added on Instagram

Floribama Shore alum Kirk Medas is combating for his life within the ICU after being recognized with a “extreme case of necrotizing pancreatitis,” in line with his former castmates.

Medas, 33 — who was on the MTV present for 25 episodes from 2017 till 2020, per IMDb — has been within the hospital two weeks, is “sedated” and “has no medical insurance coverage,” per a GoFundMe began by his household to lift cash to assist with payments and rehabilitation.

Floribama Shore star Aimee Elizabeth Corridor confirmed the information on Instagram on Thursday, Could 1, sharing {a photograph} of Medas hooked as much as a ventilator within the hospital, in addition to a number of different photographs of him and members of the MTV present’s solid.

“Our good friend Kirk has been within the ICU for over two weeks now, battling a extreme case of necrotizing pancreatitis. He’s at the moment on a ventilator, and the state of affairs is extremely critical,” Corridor captioned the submit.

“Necrotizing pancreatitis occurs when pancreatitis irritation is so extreme that it causes tissue dying (necrosis),” in line with the Cleveland Clinic. “This may trigger each short-term and long-term problems.”

Medas’ shut good friend and former Floribama Shore castmate, Nilsa Prowant, additionally confirmed Medas’ well being analysis on Instagram.

Corridor continued in her caption, “Nilsa has been flying forwards and backwards to Miami to be by his aspect, and I’ve been fortunate sufficient to remain related by FaceTime along with his roommates and shut mates who’ve been conserving us up to date every day.”

“Kirk doesn’t have medical insurance coverage, and his candy, sturdy mom has created a GoFundMe to assist with the overwhelming bills. If you happen to’re in a position to give, thanks from the underside of our hearts. And in the event you can’t, your prayers imply simply as a lot,” she added, asking followers to wish for the fact star and sports activities e book marketing consultant and his family members.

“And pray for his castmates—we’re all hurting watching our brother combat this battle,” Corridor added.

Prowant stated in an Instagram video that Medas is predicted to have “an extended highway to restoration,” and added that flying down to go to him “was one of many hardest issues” she had completed in her life.

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She shared a number of pics on Instagram of Medas and her son Grey, in addition to a few of their former castmates.

“Kirk Medas is within the ICU combating necrotizing pancreatitis. He’s sedated and this might take a while to heal. We’re praying that he has a full restoration however this course of might take a while,” Prowant captioned the submit. 

“The donation will assist for medical payments and rehab. He has no medical insurance coverage so your donations can be enormously appreciated. Please proceed to uplift Kirk in your prayers . Thanks once more from the Medas Household,” she added.

Prowant then thanked followers “for the overwhelming love, prayers, donations, messages and assist” in an replace on her Instagram Tales, revealing that Medas had additionally been combating sepsis.

“Watching somebody you’re keen on undergo one thing so painful and unsure is heartbreaking, however your messages, prayers, and type phrases have actually lifted us on this darkish time,” Prowant added.

The GoFundMe had raised virtually $17,400 as of Friday, Could 2. PEOPLE has reached out to Prowant for an replace.