Thank you soo much for eveyones support and thank you Barcroft TV for helping me get my story out.

and this is why people should donate their organs when they die

“The good thing is it was so bad that I basically black out” Damn no kid should ever have to say that

If anyone is interested in how she's doing now, this is from the update she made in December 2022: "I've been living with my abdomen open since 2009. It has healed some, but will never fully heal. Since I dont have any intestines I can not eat food. There is no way for me to digest or ansorb food. Sometimes I chew food for taste but I have to spit it out, I can't swallow it. I can drink anything I'd like, but I dont get any of the nutrients because it come right out through a tube attached to my abdomen. Since I can't absorb any nutrients by traditional eating and drinking I am on Total Parenteral Nutrition or TPN IV fluids for 20 hours a day, daily. Although TPN has kept me alive all these years it causes severe liver damage and consequently I am currently in liver failure. I recieve my TPN through a central line port that goes to my heart. So, as of 2022 I am currently needing a 5 organ multiveseral transplant( small intestines, large intestines, liver, pancreas, and stomach). The medical issues alone have been a massive struggle but financial obstacles have made the road to recovery that much harder. Since I am not an American citizen and I didn't have a social security number, I didn't qualify for health insurance for over 14 years of my life. As you can imagine, things were not very easy. After years and hundreds of lawyers, thank God I was able to get a social security number. Because of this I can now obtain health insurance and thank God the second transplant is possible. I have been reevaluated for the 5 organ multiveseral transplant and placed on the transplant waiting list at the children's hospital for 2 years. In the early part of 2022 I decided to make the transition from the children's hospital to the adult hospital in Pittsburgh. It has been a difficult decision as a fair amount of comfort and security come from that which we know. Children's hospital would have allowed me to continue my care with them well into my adult years, but sadly my relationship with the children's hospital team was strained, difficult, and traumatic. I felt it was better for my overall health and well-being to make the transition to the adult transplant team. Because of that transfer of medical care children's hospital removed me from the transplant list. They simply thought it would be best since I was actively seeking care at the adult hospital and was no longer comfortable at Children's. However, their hasty action to remove me from the list has left me absent from any transplant list at this time. The adult team will need to evaluate me again and reinstate me on the list. This evaluation is done on an outpatient basis. Unfortunately my liver and overall health has been declining rapidly during the past year and as of date I have not been able to remain outside of the hospital long enough to have the evaluation. Therefore, I am currently not on the transplant waiting list. Thankfully we did start the evaluation process recently and I started getting tests done. So I'm hoping to be officially listed soon. The transplant itself will be nothing short of a true miracle. Because I have had so many blood transfusions over the years my body has a lot of antibodies. This makes finding a match very difficult. Also, I will need all 5 organs from the same person at the same time. This mean my donor will be deceased. I am woefully aware that this means my miracle will be someone else's tragedy. I struggle with that reality. It truly is very difficult. All I can say is if I am afforded such a beautiful gift of life I will do my best to live in gratitude."

Coming back here after seeing the update that she passed away is really heartbreaking, to survive 16 years after such a tragic accident is a remarkable achievement, I’m so glad that Salma is no longer in pain and can now be free to do her make up tutorials in heaven

If I was ever a billionaire, I would spend my fortune on helping people like this.

Am I the only one feeling anxiety when she enters the pool? She is so strong omg.

New update (Jan 11, 2024): It is quite sad to inform you all that she just passed away yesterday. Now that she will no longer be in pain. I hope that she rests in peace ❤

This family should've been awarded 100 million pounds. The suction in the swimming pool shouldve never been that strong!!!

i gasped when she said "im Salma, and im 16 years old."

She had that tragic accident in the swimming pool yet she still swims, WHAT A BRAVE GIRL

I HAVE NO WORDS. I CANNOT IMAGINE SUCH A HORRIFIC ACCIDENT. WHAT A WARRIOR SHE IS. MY LIVE AND PRAYERS.

What makes me angry us the fact that so many of our celebrities, NFL players, talk show hosts etc could easily afford her surgeries without even being financially ruffled. But for her it's impossible.

And yet she still goes swimming in the pool like nothing happened. So brave.

the mothers probably cried more tears to fill an ocean. shes a serious fighter.

And this is why I'm a body donor. When I die I hope my parts are used to help others like her

She passed away on Tuesday after a long battle. RIP Salma❤️

She looks younger than 16 but sounds and acts even older, she is so mature and eloquent and intelligent, I kept forgetting she's only 16. And her mother is a pure soul

This has been viewed 4.2 million times. Imagine if each person donated atleast 75 cents.

I wish I could donate that money for her surgeries. My heart breaks for her. She is so brave and strong.

She just passed away yesterday. May she rest in peace 😢

This girl speaks like a mature and elder person.

Shout out to this mum, for going to a different country and catering to the best of her ability for her daughter 👏👏

Goodbye Salma, you'll always live in my mind as an example of strenght and bravery. Everytime I forget how precious is to be alive, I'll think of you. Thank you so much. Rest in peace.

This girl has no intestines and yet she’s still sassy. She’s such an inspiration

I was so scared and terrified just thinking about her situation over and over. I think id be traumatized to even look at pools

*The fact that she can still go swimming perfectly fine, I Would be TERRIFIED To go swimming again. Brave young lady.* ❤

RIP Salma 🙏🏼 forever 21 💔

Rest in peace Salma. This video introduced me to her makeup page and I’ve been following her ever since. She will be missed❤

how does she not have a liver Or a pancreas OR INTESTINES She is a living miracle I applaud

So why isn’t the owner of the pool being held liable for this girls needs?

She’s amazing. So scary this happened in Egypt where they couldn’t treat her with life saving medical treatment. So lucky she quickly got to the United States where her life was saved and continues to be.

Stay strong! You are so brave and an inspiration to everyone around you. ❤️🙏

Her: Gets her intestines sucked out of her stomach Also her: Goes back into pool after getting her intestines sucked out. Me: sees fish and never goes swimming again.

i wouldn’t go swimming ever again after that, i’d be traumatized

Your bravery and strength has given me a new outlook on life. Salma- you were a gift to the world. Memory eternal, sweet girl.

Rip salma hope you're free of pain now

I feel so bad for this girl, it's like the final destination pool scene in real life, but worst. I will be praying for you!!!

is no one gonna give credit to Salmas mum as well? Shes such a supportive mother and does everything she can for her. A handful of others out there wouldn't be able to give Salma the life she deserves. Both Salma and her mother are such strong-willed warriors.

If i was ever blessed with a fortune, i would heal this world and everyone that is suffering in it. It's disgusting that society puts a price tag on human life.

I wish I had the money just to pay for her transplants! This story has touched me and I cannot believe how strong Salma is. I’m 24 complaining about small things in life. Yet there are so many people who are in worse situations than me! I love her and her energy. And her mom too!

Not a controlling mother...a loving mother maybe. She is truly a blessing to survive...God bless you!

why did youtube have to show me this right after she passed :/ i was sitting here hoping for her to live a long, healthy life. so sad

oh she's definitely a fighter. i feel traumatized just by hearing what happened to her in that pool, but here she is ... going swimming! she is so mentally and physically tough. incredible.

Who else agrees that Salma is the definition of being a fighter?! If that would have happend to me I would have been crying every day!

Dear God, Please give them the money for her transplant.

She's protected by God..What a special lil gift she is..She's amazing. So mature for her young age. God is going to help her. She is a angel

I regret to inform everyone, that shes passed away. January of this year, she's officially pain free. Rest in Peace Salma!

This gives me an uncomfortable feeling in my stomach anyone else?

I love how at 9:29 the interviewer can see her mum getting upset so he brings up something he knows will make her smile :D

I just found out about her today and also found out she died, May her soul find peace 🕊

What a Brave mother and daughter 🙏...May God continue watching over you and heal you and Your Family .I Wish you all the best in Life.

She sounds mad intelligent for her age

What kind of pool has a suction that FREAKING PULLS OUT YER INTESTINES

I wish a sport star, a movie star, a company owner would see this and give this family the money 😭 I'm literally crying for this girl

I thought I had it rough when I had my large intestine removed followed by j-pouch surgery. This is where they basically make a new mini colon out of your small intestine. I truly feel for this girl. I can't imagine what she has gone through. Very strong girl!

As someone who loves swimming if I was in her place I would've been traumatized for my whole entire life and probably wouldn't ever dare to touch the water, she's such a warrior

if everyone that saw this video donated 1-2 dollars, her family would have enough to afford organ transplants for her

It never stopped her. I appreciate it when someone has the courage and ability. Her strength is a great one. GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG LADY

After watching such wonderful u tubes such as your family’s, it makes me feel so selfish! Your daughter has gone thru so much, and is a happy girl, just accepting every day as we all should. We don’t truly realize how lucky we are to be healthy until we see what some children have had to endure with sickness. I truly bless parents as you, who continues to make life as normal and happy for their child, even tho they have to endure so much more than others and accept it as part of live without resentment. I pray your daughter gets the help she needs to live as normal a life as others.

No stomach, liver or pancreas!!! I didn't know it was possible to live without a liver or pancreas. Wow! Walking miracle

When I was younger my dad always said my stomach and intestines would get sucked out if I sat on or near one of those suction things. Didn't know it was something that actually happened to people.

Once I was swimming until I felt something pulling me. It left me bruises and a little trauma. I can't even say how brave you are, girl

Wow! If I was her mother, I wouldn't let her go anywhere either! She's not being "controlling," she's being protective after what happened to her baby girl. And what an amazing baby girl she has! Salma just jumps back into the pool like it's no big deal...after such horrific trauma. She's an incredible person! 😍❤❤ Salma: Your story has convinced me 100% to be an organ donor! I will be showing this video to my four teenage children as well, to show them how important it is to donate organs after death.

I need to start realizing how lucky I am.

When the mother said "She's still a fighter." I was like, hey mom you're a fighter too. ❤️

I'm sorry to hear about what happened to you. Thank you for being brave and sharing your story. You are a remarkable young lady!

I would think she would have received some kind of payment from the pool with their faulty equipment. Obviously she needs the money to help with all the surgeries she needs. She is so brave.

This happened at a local swimming pool near me when I was a kid as well. If this is happening to multiple people CLEARLY something needs to be changed about the way these pools function.

Can't believe she's able to still go near and into a swimming pool ever again... bless her soul!

Ohmygod, its so unfair. Why do these bad/scary things happen to people. Life is already so short. My heart goes out to the family and the child.

I remember hearing this on the news. I can't believe she survived. You are truly are a miracle and a fighter.

This mother is so beautiful! Smiling thru all the pain. Keep it up mama!! Love you both. And may God heal salma ameen!

the fact that she's still smiling...damn, she's brave.

This is one of very reason that I am grateful for everything little thing, because of courageous some people. I pray that she will continue to have a fruitful life with her family.

What an amazing young lady and a lovely mom 💗💗💗

I love the mom, she seems like a genuinely good person.

She’s so mature for her age, just in the way she talks! Praying for this sweet girl!

She makes all my problems look so so small. Bless you baby girl. You have so many people praying for you.

I truly wished I had the money to help cause this child/teen deserves it and her mother deserves peace. You never know what you’re gonna get with each day. Both herself and mom are brave at heart and I can only imagine the pain her mother feels to see her child in this situation. Hopefully she’ll get what she needs in the future. Although this was filmed and aired so many years ago, I would love to see a follow-up in the present of her life.

Omg 3 million . Why can’t a celebrity who has the money just be like “here you go boo” and cure her .

*KZfaq:* _reccomends "my intestines got sucked out in a swimming pool" just as summer approaches._

Rest in peace sweet girl. My heart breaks for everyone involved.

I remember this being in the news when it happened and it was deeply upsetting. I'm so glad to see she survived and seems to be a happy young woman.

You can tell she's been the around medical field for years. Its in the way she speaks. Shes using the right terminology for everything. She should become a doctor for sure!

I heard an urban legend about this happening when I was a kid, and always stayed away from pool openings. Didn’t realize it could really happen. She’s such a fighter!! Amazing. Take care ✌️🌻

Medical costs are ridiculous!! This poor girl is such a survivor, so proud of her!

I'm so proud of Salma for being brave. Well done ✔️

Imagine having such a terrible thing happen to you, something so horrifying. The fact she has the strength to even get near a pool again! What a strong beautiful young lady. 💕

it’s scary knowing that basically anything can hurt you, even the weirdest things, there’s a way... edit: so many likes lets go

Wow. What an inspirational young lady and such a lovely, warm hearted mother...I want to give you both a big hug!! X

The mom is so sweet and supportive! You can tell how much she loves her!

Damn if everyone who watched this video donated 5 dollars she could get the transplant.

This girl LOST her INTESTINES from swimming and yet she still swims idk how she is SO brave!

I hope some rich multi millionaire sees this video and had the heart to donate the money needed to give her a normal life😢

I love her little attitude and personality, she’s adorable

"It would be awesome to swallow the food", We really need to be more grateful for what we have.

And here I am, at home all day, depressed and not enjoying life... I need to stop taking life for granted .

She is adorable.. her smile, her strengths, smart, humble, her speaking, her eyes.. I want to be as brave as she is.

She is so sassy and spunky and just full of life I am so proud of her and happy for her that she gets to continue to experience her life. Sending blessings you beautiful girl, God favors you for sure❤️🥹