Support Jess's Surgery to Restore Her Breathing

Hi, I’m Jess. Many of you who know me are aware of the daily struggle I've faced for the past 10 years with my breathing and sleeping issues. I've endured severe breathing problems due to sleep apnea, which has left me chronically fatigued and lethargic. Most days I struggle to complete simple daily tasks like driving and working, impacting my ability to function normally. The toll on my mental health has been profound, as sleep deprivation saps my energy, and leaves me running on empty most days.

Currently I have a collapsed nasal passage and severely deviated airways. This has drastically reduced my ability to breathe through my left nostril, hindering my quality of life. My current condition stems from complications during surgeries back in 2014 and 2015.

This GoFundMe campaign aims to help me raise money towards a $23,000 goal for a septorhinoplasty. This surgery, now considered plastic surgery, is necessary for a complete reconstruction of my airways. My nasal passage has collapsed in two critical areas, causing my left nostril to function at just 5% of its capacity.

Despite consulting multiple ENT surgeons and specialists, I was repeatedly passed from one to another without finding a solution. After years of searching I've finally found a reliable surgeon, who can significantly reduce my problems and improve my breathing and sleep quality. However, the cost is far beyond my financial reach. I’ve been struggling with sleepless nights and the lowest quality of sleep for a long time, constantly feeling suffocated and fatigued. This surgery offers a chance to transform my quality of life, but without financial assistance, it remains out of reach. It would take many years for me to save enough money on my own.

History:

In 2014, I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder that causes frequent waking due to choking or suffocating, and airway obstruction. A sleep study revealed that I wasn't breathing 70% of the night. This led to a surgery aimed at improving my breathing, as i wasn’t receiving enough oxygen to my brain. Six months later I needed a revision surgery, and since then my nasal breathing has deteriorated. The right side of my nasal passage has collapsed into the left side, and the tip of my nose has also collapsed, requiring a donor cartilage reconstruction. The left side is constantly sore and swollen, making breathing through that nostril nearly impossible.

I've tried numerous natural and medical remedies, including saline nasal washes with steroids, nasal sprays, strips, prongs, a custom sleep apnea mouth guard, and various medications. Unfortunately, nothing has provided relief.

Those close to me know how difficult this journey has been, and the emotional toll it has taken. I cannot continue living like this and I am reaching out for help. Any donation, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated to help me get this final surgery, and regain a normal life.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Your support and willingness to share it would mean the world to me.