This is the story of a young woman who survived toxic shock syndrome. Due to lack of proper blood circulation, doctors wanted to amputate "[her] right foot, some toes on [her] left foot, and some fingers". Thanks to her family "rubbing" her, she did not need an amputation.
http://you-are-loved.org/900/katelyns-story/
http://you-are-loved.org/900/katelyns-story/