November 2023

I had hoped to be back to work by now. However, my body is not cooperating. My back still hurts all day everyday. I'm currently on a high dose of morphine and several muscle relaxers and nerve pain meds. I also suffer with migraines that cripple me. I'm sensitive to light, sound and smells. I saw my orthopedic doctor and he says I need a knee replacement sooner than later. He also says I need to investigate my autoimmune conditions because all of my joints are rapidly deteriorating. (I've seen 2 rheumatologist and not had much luck getting answers). I'm on 16 prescriptions and I feel like crap daily. I want my life back more than anything. Not having an income has been extremely stressful and demeaning, I feel like a failure.

August 2023

I had my revision surgery about a month ago. Sadly, I don't feel any better. I have pain deep within my core with every movement I make. I had x-rays recently, and the report states that screws are broken AGAIN! I will see my surgeon in a few days to discuss. I was told recovery would be challenging due to the complexity of my surgery and that I shouldn't expect to return to work until AT LEAST November! I don't know how I'm going to financially survive. Still waiting on social security. Social services is not easy to work with. They want documents and explanations that I don't have. I have relied on friends and family to be generous and understanding, for that I will be forever grateful. I am trying to figure out a work from home solution, but it's not easy. Also, my lawyer advised to be cautious about working while applying for disability. I'm not sure what else to do. So once again, I am left to rely on people's kindness. Anything at all helps, I've become much better at stretching a dollar..thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

My name is Shannon Wyatt. I am raising 3 young men to the best of my ability. I try to bring happiness to those around me and be a genuinely kind person. However, the past few months have been extremely difficult. I had a spinal fusion surgery in July 2022 and now it seems that surgery failed and my screws are loose and broken. This is causing me extreme pain constantly. The surgeon is booked solid until June/July. I have had to stop working at the job I love in a nursing home. I am waiting for a decision from social security and disability. I have applied for help from the county and local agencies and I am very grateful for any assistance, but it's a challenging process. I am struggling to pay car insurance, life insurance , cell phone, gas, etc.

June 28, 2003

Surgery is TWO WEEKS away!! I have been having some bad panic attacks and ongoing anxiety....I wake up and immediately start stressing about how I'm going to pay for car insurance, electric, household supplies and other things. I'm worried about how much it will cost for gas to even get to the hospital for surgery. I am extremely grateful for the donations I have received and all of the support I have. God is good all the time, so I tell myself to make good choices and God will take care of the rest

August 2, 2023

Surgery went well, however, I'm not feeling any relief AT ALL. The doctors say to be patient, especially because my body has been through a lot. I was cut open hip to hip in front and 12 inched down my back. I'm feeling the same exact pain as prior to surgery. It's extremely frustrating. I'm waiting for social security to decide my reconsideration request. In the meantime, I have no income at all. I am extremely thankful for the generosity that has been shown by so many. I understand if people don't have anything to spare, I appreciate your kind thoughts and prayers just as much.