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I have major abdominal surgery scheduled for April 18. I hate to do this, it’s not like me, however I do need help. For the last year I’ve been going through midnight ambulance rides to the hospital, misdiagnoses, and surgeries. The most recent surgery was on October 6 and had uterine artery embolization, which is one of the most painful things I’ve ever gone through. When I woke up from surgery I was screaming in pain for at least four hours and the doctors were struggling to help give me what I needed.

My Diagnosis-
I have over 20 uterine tumors called fibroids and although common, my case is very severe. I’ve had pretty much every complication that you can have during this journey. I have had allergic reactions to essential pain medications, have a small hernia from the last surgery and my symptoms are drastically affecting my day to day life and have chronic pain constantly.


From my doctors, as well as research I have done myself, 80% of women get these benign tumors. Most don’t even know they have them, as they don’t cause any problems or symptoms. However, my case, as I have been told from multiple doctors, is unique and rare, and have even called a medical mystery. For last year I’ve been in chronic pain. My hands are numb constantly, I can’t remember most things (pregnancy brain, even though I’m not pregnant my body acts as if), intense spinal pain from my pelvis to my neck as one of the larger tumors is surrounding my sciatic nerve. On top of all of that, I look as if I’m 6-7 months pregnant. I understand that sounds like vanity but the chronic pressure and pain because of my body going through this is debilitating. Not to mention I am constantly feeling the symptoms of pregnancy
while fighting infertility.

I am fighting not to be addicted to pain meds, while also struggling with constant pain. I have seen an Oncologist, Hematologist, GI Specialist, Pain Managment Doctor, an Interventional Radiologist (Who performed my last surgery), multiple surgeons, Fertility Specialist, Physical Therapist, and even more that I can’t even think of.

With my last surgery and this next one coming up, the goal is to one improve my quality of life and try to salvage my fertility. As of right now I don’t have that. If I had or didn’t want kids, they would’ve done a full hysterectomy. I have struggled for a long time finding the right medical team and did find the best surgeons and doctors. They are working so hard to give me a chance. This next surgery is going to be 6 to 10 weeks recovery and I’m terrified.

I’ve been in a support group for a while now and have a list of recommendations of postop things to help in this slow recovery.

I hate asking for help but I need help. I am trying to keep my mind positive and get through this next big step. Anything helps. There is a lot they recommend post op to help with pain and healing. I will have about a 10 inch incision. This is a major surgery and again, I’m terrified. Trying to plan my recovery and be prepared is helping me cope.

Thanks for reading my crazy story. I am reaching out in need of support for post op accommodations to help with my recovery. I am blessed and have medical insurance that will cover everything with the hospital and surgeries. However, there are a lot of things I need in order to help me through this recovery.

Thank you again for listening to my story. I hope this is the final chapter. Anything helps. I’m sorry to ask.

Marina
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Donations (5)

  • John Brahy
    • $25
    • 10 mos
  • Jasa Denny
    • $20
    • 11 mos
  • Katelyn E McCulley
    • $50
    • 11 mos
  • Laura Baillie
    • $10
    • 11 mos
  • Keri Dapron
    • $20
    • 11 mos
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Marina Dominguez
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Seal Beach, CA

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