I am 71 years old and have been in good health until now. In May, I was hospitalized with pancreatitis, which was later diagnosed as an autoimmune condition. Since then, I've been hospitalized three times. The pancreatitis has resulted in diabetes. I've since had two heart stents along with stents in my pancreas. Oh, and then an ulcer formed at one of the stents, which turned septic. As you can imagine, bills are piling up. I'm starting this GoFundMe to help with medical expenses and bills and other expenses that come with it (medicine, diabetic food, clothing, lost 38 pounds, hospital bills, transport fees, ambulance, Uber, gas, MRI, CT scans) continuing further procedures, hospital stays. Thank you for your support and prayers.

Fernando Rodriguez