
Help Support Johanna's Surgery & Hospital Stay
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My wife, Johanna Lealos was on her way from Midland/Odessa traveling to her Delta Gamma sister’s mother’s funeral in Houston when the unthinkable happened. Her car hydroplaned, hit a rock wall on the side of the road, rolled several times, before falling off an embankment, and luckily landed in a tree. The first responder who spoke with me said the accident was one of the worst they’d ever seen. She was transported to UT San Antonio Medical Center where she was put into a medically induced coma. She stayed in that state for over one week, spending two months in a hospital and two more in rehabilitation centers in San Antonio - away from her husband (me) and our son in Midland/Odessa.

She had over 20 surgeries to rebuild her leg and her ankle as well as repairing the large gash in her left arm which caused severe nerve damage. Johanna worked through years of intense physical therapy following her surgeries. The last surgery will end her seven-year courageous journey to recovery. Johanna’s bravery and perseverance is commendable and we are asking for any support to cover our expenses for the surgery and post-recovery.

On September 26, 2023, Johanna Lealos will undergo one last major surgery related to injuries sustained in her devastating car accident 7 years ago. Johanna has fought bravely since the accident, undergoing well over 20 surgeries and countless therapy sessions, but the good news is that the doctors say this will be the final surgery she needs. The bad news is that it will require a hospital stay. Johanna has one spot on her foot that has never fully healed and she needs this one last surgery to replace a failed skin graft that threatens a serious infection, while also having scar tissue removed.
Johanna will remain hospitalized for a week after the surgery and will need a full month at home to recover, where she will be bedridden for much of the month. During this time, she will be unable to work. The mounting medical bills and loss of income during her recovery are going to take a tremendous financial and emotional toll on our family, including me, who will be there to help her in her recovery, and our son Ashley, who has started high school this year as a freshman.
That's why I'm reaching out to our loved ones to request donations to help cover:
* Hospital and surgeon bills for the upcoming surgery are estimated at $5,000 before insurance eventually kicks in.
* At least 4 weeks of partial missed income while Johanna recovers.
* Ongoing physical therapy co-pays and medication costs
* Wound-care supplies to deal with the recovery of her foot following the surgery
* Assistance to help with our son Ashley while I spend time at the hospital with Johanna and assist her during her recovery
Anything you can contribute will aid Johanna's recovery and help alleviate the financial burden on our family. Johanna has always been the first to help others in need. Now we kindly ask for your help in supporting her recovery.

Funds raised will assist with Johanna's medical, household, and daily living expenses while she focuses fully on healing. My sincerest thanks to anyone willing to donate and keep Johanna in your thoughts and prayers. Your compassion means the world to us.
Organizer
Shawn Lealos
Organizer
Edmond, OK