Michael Martins

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Michael Martins

Michael Martins

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My name is Michael Martins, and I’m going through one of the most difficult moments of my life.

On October 22, I underwent what was supposed to be a simple gallbladder surgery — a routine procedure that usually requires just one day in the hospital. Unfortunately, things took a tragic turn. I suffered severe internal bleeding and had to undergo emergency surgery the next day, on October 23.

The emergency procedure lasted more than six hours. During surgery, I went into cardiac arrest, and doctors had to remove my spleen to save my life. I spent seven days intubated in the ICU, in a coma, and another two weeks hospitalized afterward. I also needed blood transfusions, as I had lost nearly all of my blood.

Today, I am still in recovery, facing many physical limitations and daily challenges.
My wife had to leave her job to care for me and our three young children, which has made our financial situation extremely difficult.

We’ve created this fundraiser to help cover medical expenses, medications, food, and essential living costs while I recover and work toward regaining my strength.

Every donation, no matter the amount, means the world to us.
Your support — through a contribution or by sharing this page — will help us get through this very challenging time.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart,
Michael Martins & Family ❤️

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Meu nome é Michael Martins e venho compartilhar um momento muito difícil que estou vivendo.
No dia 22 de outubro, fui fazer uma cirurgia de vesícula, um procedimento simples que deveria durar apenas um dia.
Mas infelizmente, tive complicações graves — um sangramento interno — e precisei voltar para o centro cirúrgico de emergência no dia 23.

A cirurgia de emergência durou mais de 6 horas. Durante o procedimento, sofri uma parada cardiorrespiratória e os médicos precisaram remover meu baço para conter o sangramento.
Fiquei 7 dias entubado na UTI, em coma, e mais 14 dias internado após isso. Também precisei passar por transfusão de sangue, pois havia perdido praticamente todo o meu sangue.

Hoje, sigo em recuperação, com muitas limitações e cuidados diários.
Minha esposa precisou deixar o trabalho para cuidar de mim e dos nossos três filhos pequenos, o que tem tornado a situação financeira da nossa família muito difícil.

Por isso, criamos esta vaquinha solidária para nos ajudar com as despesas médicas, medicamentos, alimentação e custos básicos durante esse período de recuperação.

Toda ajuda, por menor que pareça, faz uma enorme diferença!
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