Help Me Win The Fight
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I just want my life back.
Those of you who know me well, already know most of my story. This is for those of you who may not know me that well.
I was diagnosed with a severe and potentially deadly stomach infection in June of this year. And I have been fighting like hell to beat it ever since. I got the infection from a broad-spectrum antibiotic (Clindamycin) that I took after I had a root canal done. It killed all of the good bacteria in my stomach, and left me with this toxic infection in my colon. Most people can beat it after one or two rounds of meds. Unfortunately, I am not one of those people.
I have been hospitalized countless times, and back and forth to specialists to try different treatment plans. I thought I was in the clear this time.
I was two days away from finishing my meds this time and being cured. Until I began to relapse yesterday, for the fourth time. This has taken such a toll on me mentally, I cannot even attempt to explain it.
I have been on medicines for months at a time that are very dangeous, and described as being a "step under chemotherapy." They cost me $90 a bottle, and a bottle lasts two weeks. Now that this medicine is failing me, I have one option left - I need to have surgery. The surgery has a 92-98% cure rate. The kicker - it is a new procedure, and is not covered by insurance. The entire procedure could cost me upwards of $5,000.
I have missed so much work in the last 4-5 months. I'm able to return to work and my normal life for a couple weeks at a time, get my hopes up, and then relapse and start from square one. This surgery is ultimately becoming my only hope of beating this disease.
I'm scared. I'm tired of being sick. And I just want my life back.
I'm so desperate for a chance to have the procedure done and have a chance to kick this once and for all. And that is why I made this page.
My one wish for Christmas and for my New Year is to be over this hell and be able to be in recovery once and for all. Every time I relapse, the condition of my colon deteriorates. Every relapse is worse and more painful.
My parents have helped me as much as they can, and between all of us, we are bone dry now. Any single cent donated, I am so unbelievably grateful for. I know that I can't do this alone anymore. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read this, even if you are unable to donate. Prayers and good vibes are so much appreciated, too. God Bless.
Those of you who know me well, already know most of my story. This is for those of you who may not know me that well.
I was diagnosed with a severe and potentially deadly stomach infection in June of this year. And I have been fighting like hell to beat it ever since. I got the infection from a broad-spectrum antibiotic (Clindamycin) that I took after I had a root canal done. It killed all of the good bacteria in my stomach, and left me with this toxic infection in my colon. Most people can beat it after one or two rounds of meds. Unfortunately, I am not one of those people.
I have been hospitalized countless times, and back and forth to specialists to try different treatment plans. I thought I was in the clear this time.
I was two days away from finishing my meds this time and being cured. Until I began to relapse yesterday, for the fourth time. This has taken such a toll on me mentally, I cannot even attempt to explain it.
I have been on medicines for months at a time that are very dangeous, and described as being a "step under chemotherapy." They cost me $90 a bottle, and a bottle lasts two weeks. Now that this medicine is failing me, I have one option left - I need to have surgery. The surgery has a 92-98% cure rate. The kicker - it is a new procedure, and is not covered by insurance. The entire procedure could cost me upwards of $5,000.
I have missed so much work in the last 4-5 months. I'm able to return to work and my normal life for a couple weeks at a time, get my hopes up, and then relapse and start from square one. This surgery is ultimately becoming my only hope of beating this disease.
I'm scared. I'm tired of being sick. And I just want my life back.
I'm so desperate for a chance to have the procedure done and have a chance to kick this once and for all. And that is why I made this page.
My one wish for Christmas and for my New Year is to be over this hell and be able to be in recovery once and for all. Every time I relapse, the condition of my colon deteriorates. Every relapse is worse and more painful.
My parents have helped me as much as they can, and between all of us, we are bone dry now. Any single cent donated, I am so unbelievably grateful for. I know that I can't do this alone anymore. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read this, even if you are unable to donate. Prayers and good vibes are so much appreciated, too. God Bless.
Organiser
Ashton Walkowski
Organiser
Fort Myers, FL