In June of 2024, I went through an entirely unnecessary surgery on my foot that was also done incorrectly. In October, I had to have another surgery on the same foot to remove the badly placed hardware that had left me with an open wound down to the bone that repeatedly got infected. The first surgery triggered a condition called CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome), also known as the suicide disease. This condition has completely taken my life away from me, including my mobility. Imagine walking on a foot that feels like it's being crushed and burned with every touch. I have lost all function of my foot and my ankle

I'm now fighting for some of my mobility back in physical therapy, but I'm being fitted for a wheelchair because physical therapy will not result in my return to walking. Unfortunately, wheelchairs are expensive and come with a lot of costs that are not covered by insurance, including the hurdles of some providers being out of network for my insurance company. Living in a rural area exacerbates this problem.

My insurance company has been fighting tooth and nail to not even cover the chair that multiple doctors have agreed is medically necessary and appropriate in the level of care. Multiple physical therapists have also confirmed this as is needed by my insurance company . We will keep fighting but I need things on my life to change. I am confined to my bedroom and I have almost no quality of life.

Being disabled is extremely expensive. I've lost my job, mobility, and my freedom. My whole way of life has changed in an instant. I'm asking for help to at least have the freedom to take my dogs for a walk or go to my children's events with less pain. The ability to move around freely with reduced pain would be a gift. I appreciate your time and even just a share to help!