Adriana Chechik Reveals She Was Pregnant When She Suffered Severe Back Injury at TwitchCon
In her first livestream since the injury, Chechik shared that she learned about her pregnancy while at the hospital.
“I found out I was pregnant when I was in the hospital,” she said during her stream. “Due to the surgery, I couldn’t keep it. The hormones are intense right now, adding to the challenge.”
She also displayed her surgery scar, crediting her recovery to “amazing surgeons” and a nutritious regimen of “green juice with vitamins.”
Chechik has been keeping her followers updated on her recovery. Earlier this month, she posted a video of herself taking her first steps post-surgery.
Recently, she mentioned being able to take a brief five-minute walk, signaling steady progress in her healing journey.
At the time of the incident, a Twitch spokesperson directed inquiries to Lenovo, whose representative acknowledged being “aware of injuries sustained by TwitchCon visitors” at their booth. However, Chechik has not mentioned any legal action against either Twitch or Lenovo during her livestream. She requested fans to respect her privacy during her recovery process.
On Twitter, Chechik asked supporters to avoid tagging her in posts involving calls for accountability.
“Please respect my healing process. I need time to recover without seeing posts tagging me or speculating about what actions I should take. I am human and working hard to heal!” she tweeted.
She also noted that social media has been both supportive and overwhelming:
“If the negativity doesn’t stop, I might have to step away. Please understand I’m human too.”
Medical experts have shared insights into the severity of Chechik’s injury. According to Dr. Oren Gottfried, a professor of neurosurgery at Duke University, her fall likely caused a burst fracture, a serious spinal injury where bones in the vertebrae break apart under extreme pressure. This can lead to instability and may require extensive surgery, as seen in Chechik’s case.
Dr. Jonathan Stieber, a spine surgeon in New York, emphasized the importance of physical therapy for Chechik’s recovery. Restoring strength, mobility, and range of motion will be critical in her rehabilitation process.
Dr. Michael Yang, a neurosurgeon from the University of Calgary, noted that Chechik’s recovery plan would also depend on her post-surgery condition. Since she has mentioned needing a catheter, bladder rehabilitation is likely. Additionally, any motor strength issues in her legs would necessitate further physical therapy or hospitalization.
