Hi everyone,

I never thought I’d be making something like this, but life has been really tough these past couple of years. I was hospitalized twice and had major abdominal surgeries two years in a row. The first in July 2024, and the second just recently in September 2025.

Both times, it was due to small bowel obstruction (SBO). The first one was from my small intestine twisting (volvulus), which required an open surgery that left me with a 7-inch incision. Sadly, it didn’t end there. The day after surgery, I was rushed back to the OR because I was bleeding badly from the incision site. I ended up going home with a wound vacuum and a long recovery ahead.

This year, it happened again. I started vomiting nonstop and deep down I knew it was another SBO. Turns out, I had developed two hernias on my abdominal wall from the previous surgery, which caused another obstruction. I had to undergo another major operation to repair it.

I’m now home and slowly recovering, but it’s going to be a long road. I’m not allowed to lift anything or return to work yet to avoid complications. Between hospital stays, surgeries, and being unable to work, my medical bills, rent, and regular expenses have piled up. The hardest part is not being able to take care of my dog the way I used to. He’s been my comfort through all this.

I’m doing my best to stay strong and heal, but I really need some help to get through this period. Any amount you can give will go toward my hospital bills, rent, and basic expenses while I recover.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story, and for any help, whether it’s a donation or just sharing my link. It truly means the world to me.

With gratitude,

Cindy