Help JJ get a liver transplant
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My brother (JJ) has been sick for a while and we have known it. He was very stubborn so going to the doctor was out of the question, until one day he finally went and what we found out was scary.
When he was younger he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. This affected him tremendously and continued to negatively affect his everyday life. Everyone in the family realized it was affecting him. Around 3 years ago we started noticing that his skin color and eye color wrre turning yellow. We told him and he just brushed it off. Once moving to Florida from Connecticut, he seemed the happiest I had ever seen him. Until I started to realize his face and eyes were turning REALLY yellow. His body was getting weaker and weaker and was also begining to swell. He finally gave in to go to the emergency room once the pain for him became unbearable. He couldnt function in his everyday life like other people could. Going from the car to the front door was a long process for him.
Going to the emergency room saved his life. His hemoglobin level (that carries oxygen through the blood-which should be around 13 to 15) was a 3. Which explains why he was having a hard time getting around; because he wasnt getting enough oxygen. After several tests, they realized that his liver was pretty much shot. They knew he needed a transplant. The only problem was, he didnt have insurance. In order to get on the list, he needed insurance. After scrambling around we were able to find him insurance but the costs of everything are still outrageous. With your help, we can ease some of the stress of bills from his mind leaving him one less thing to worry about. Any little bit helps. I know me and my family are very appreciative.
When he was younger he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. This affected him tremendously and continued to negatively affect his everyday life. Everyone in the family realized it was affecting him. Around 3 years ago we started noticing that his skin color and eye color wrre turning yellow. We told him and he just brushed it off. Once moving to Florida from Connecticut, he seemed the happiest I had ever seen him. Until I started to realize his face and eyes were turning REALLY yellow. His body was getting weaker and weaker and was also begining to swell. He finally gave in to go to the emergency room once the pain for him became unbearable. He couldnt function in his everyday life like other people could. Going from the car to the front door was a long process for him.
Going to the emergency room saved his life. His hemoglobin level (that carries oxygen through the blood-which should be around 13 to 15) was a 3. Which explains why he was having a hard time getting around; because he wasnt getting enough oxygen. After several tests, they realized that his liver was pretty much shot. They knew he needed a transplant. The only problem was, he didnt have insurance. In order to get on the list, he needed insurance. After scrambling around we were able to find him insurance but the costs of everything are still outrageous. With your help, we can ease some of the stress of bills from his mind leaving him one less thing to worry about. Any little bit helps. I know me and my family are very appreciative.
Organisator
Megan Bouchard
Organisator
Orlando, FL