
2 life saving surgeries needed
Donation protected
Hello! I’m Nichele. I suffer from thoracic outlet syndrome. I was unaware of this condition until I developed a life-threatening blood clot in my right arm. I’m lucky to be alive today as the clot was 9 inches long and headed directly towards my lungs. As a result And severity of this condition I now need to have my first rib resected and my scalene muscles removed in order to decompress the veins and nerves located underneath my clavicle. If this procedure is not done I could develop more clots that could ultimately in my life.
After visiting my vascular surgeon he checked the left side to make sure I didn’t have the same problem as the right. Unfortunately he found that I have thoracic outlet syndrome on the left and right side of my body. I now have to have two surgeries to save my life. If I don’t have these procedures done I will keep developing clots and the end result with be a pulmonary Embolism. The surgeries will take place 6 to 8 weeks apart with 3 to 6 months of Intensive physical therapy. I’m not one to ask for help unless it’s extremely necessary. This situation has been the scariest Thing I’ve ever been through in my entire life.
This campaign will help pay for my medical expenses and after care including physical therapy. This is going to be the most painful and challenging experience of my life. I know a little goes a long way and I’m thankful for all your love and support through this extremely difficult time in my life. thank you all for your kind words and encouragement, it is something I will never forget.
love, Nichele
After visiting my vascular surgeon he checked the left side to make sure I didn’t have the same problem as the right. Unfortunately he found that I have thoracic outlet syndrome on the left and right side of my body. I now have to have two surgeries to save my life. If I don’t have these procedures done I will keep developing clots and the end result with be a pulmonary Embolism. The surgeries will take place 6 to 8 weeks apart with 3 to 6 months of Intensive physical therapy. I’m not one to ask for help unless it’s extremely necessary. This situation has been the scariest Thing I’ve ever been through in my entire life.
This campaign will help pay for my medical expenses and after care including physical therapy. This is going to be the most painful and challenging experience of my life. I know a little goes a long way and I’m thankful for all your love and support through this extremely difficult time in my life. thank you all for your kind words and encouragement, it is something I will never forget.
love, Nichele
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Nichele Fiona
Organizer
Oxnard, CA