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26 YO Mom of 5 fights for her life

Hello family
Dee was rushed to the hospital by ambulance on Monday October 26. She was experiencing chest and back pain and pressure along with nausea. Blood test confirmed that she had blood clots forming somewhere in her body. Upon further testing she was found to have pulmonary embolie (several blood clots in the lower quadrant of her lungs). She was admitted and immediately put on a heparin drip. Shortly before heparin treatment was done drs began her warfarin (blood thinner) treatment of which they suspected she would remain on for 3 to 6 months. Everything was looking up, her blood was therapeutic after a few days. Next step was for her INR to reach between 2 and 3. Each day her INR went up by .2 it was looking good. I could finally give her kids good news. Mommy will surely be home soon. Hopefully in the next day or so.
On day 10 of her hospital stay her levels dropped and she became severely hypoxic (oxygen level dropped to 70 while walking). Every time she gets out of bed her oxygen level drops dangerously!
Between the Pulmonary specialist and the Cardiologist they realized that the blood clots are stable and no longer the problem. It's the hole in her heart causing the issues. She was immediately put on oxygen and told that she will need to wear oxygen until her heart is fixed. However. She cannot get her heart fixed until her warfarin treatment is finished, which takes 3-6 months.
We still have no idea when she will return home to her 5 children. But I do know that when she does she will be carting an oxygen tank and won't be able to do much.
As you all know Dee is a single mom of 5 children ages 8,5,3 and 2 year old twins. Although she gets child support she is struggling. She is sitting in the hospital worrying about how she'll pay her bills and her babies. I help as much as I can but it's not enough.
So I ask of you for your help so that she can heal with peace of mind.I ask for your prayers and to if at all possible share a lunch or dinner with her. Whatever you would pay for lunch or dinner please share with Dee and donate 5, 10, 20 or anything you would like to share a meal with her. I only have one request for your donation. Please donate with a prayer.

UPDATE
DEES HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR HEART SURGERY FEBRUARY 16,2016 AT JHU!
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Donations 

  • Familia Castillo
    • $50 
    • 8 yrs
  • Lynelle Mc Clapton
    • $50 (Offline)
    • 8 yrs
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Dana Lps
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Columbia, MD

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