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Carrie’s Surgical Recovery Fund

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This week, Carrie learned that she will be having a total hysterectomy (uterus and ovaries, possibly cervix) on November 6. She was diagnosed with tumors in and on her uterus. They are most likely benign tumors called fibroids, but we are still waiting on the results of a biopsy. A recent ultrasound revealed there to be 2 large fibroids measuring at 9cm and 8cm. That’s like having 2 large avocados in your belly, and not in a good way.


In the last 2 years, her quality of life has suffered greatly due to these tumors. The fibroids have caused a great deal of lower back & hip pain, VERY heavy periods, frequent urination, unstable moods, and has been affecting her ability to walk. A recent exam showed her uterus to be enlarged and prolapsed (meaning her organs are falling out of her body).


Fortunately, our insurance is covering 100% of the surgery! Unfortunately, Carrie will have to miss 4-8 weeks of work, depending on if the surgery will be done laparoscopically or not. The doctor suspects that there are more fibroids hiding behind the two larger ones, and they won’t know what they’re dealing with until after surgery begins.


This is where we need your help!!!


Carrie works as an artist & in the food service industry and does not earn paid leave. A recovery period of up to 8 weeks means she loses 2 months of income required to maintain a household of five. I also do not earn paid leave with my job as a nanny and artist, resulting in lost wages if I need to stay home to care for Carrie. We have been living paycheck to paycheck, after being hit with several unexpected financial situations over the last two years. We both work multiple jobs and are doing the best we can. 


Please help us get through the 2 months post surgery! 


ANY donation amount is incredibly generous and welcomed, however, we will be offering goodies for various donation amounts! If you choose to give, and don’t want a goodie, please let us know. If you want to donate but don’t want to pay a fee, Carrie and I both use all e-payment platforms. Carrie’s etsy shop will remain open during her recovery. Message us for details!


$25 - a crystal dug up from our backyard!

$50 - fine art print of Carrie’s choosing

$75 - a small original watercolor by Carrie

$100 - tarot reading

$200 - custom 8x10” soul painting by Carrie

$500 - a crystal, 3 fine art prints, a small watercolor, tarot reading, and soul painting


We want to thank you all for taking the time to read Carrie’s story. Any help means a great deal to us. We love you all and are grateful you are a part of our community.


Much love,

Rebecca & Carrie

and Zoe, Jack, Xavier, Ophelia, Harper, Pedro, Dobby, & Artemis

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Rebecca Wood
Organizer
Ottawa, KS

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