Help Save Ben’s Bum
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Friends, I need help. Benji’s health has deteriorated and the vet is now recommending a procedure to remove approximately 90% of his colon (a subtotal colectomy, for my nurses). He has struggled with a disease called idiopathic congenital megacolon his whole life, resulting in daily medications, multiple hospital admissions and procedures, and one prior surgery. What this disease causes is a lack of motility, leading to a colon that becomes dilated and full of stool, making it impossible for him to pass the stool without medical intervention. In short, his butt don’t work. Medical management has now failed, and the next option is surgery. I’m freaking out. I’m worried about the risks associated with this major procedure and the potential for lifelong complications. I’m also worried about the financial burden, as I’m reaching the limit on my care credit card just from the 4 procedures he has required in the last 6 months, and he does not qualify for pet insurance. Unfortunately he needs this surgery. Ben and I have gotten this far together but this time we need to ask for help. If you are able to contribute a small amount from your own pocket, I would be forever grateful. My boy is only 5. He deserves a chance to feel healthy. He is my world, and I would crumble without him.
I am asking for $3000 to cover the cost of the upcoming surgery Monday, May 8, and $2000 to help me recoup some of the recent debts I have incurred since the holidays and am having trouble paying off. See receipts below in the update.
Some info on feline megacolon, for those interested:
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Annie Maropis
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San Antonio, TX