
HELP With My Medical Bills from A PIT BULL ATTACK
My name is Virginia Morales and on Saturday, July 10, 2021 I was attacked by 2 stray PIT BULL DOGS at 7:30 am as I stepped outside of our home. I am very grateful as the situation could have turned out much worse had I not fought and kicked as hard as I could. I yelled out for my husband and because of his voice calling out for me, the dogs released me, as it startled them away. I have serious damage from the bites on my left wrist with some nerve damage and left and right leg wounds that could require skin grafts and something called a Activac. The Activac is used to help the wounds draw its edges together to help minimize the gap/opening of wound get smaller and increase faster healing.The surgeon said it will be about 3 months before fully using my left wrist.
The dogs were caught, but the owner(s) have not been held accountable. I have no idea what my medical bills will total out too, but as of right now I'm at $12,000. Upon entering through ER I needed to have a procedure done in the OR, debridement to skin and tissue. To where skin edges were trimmed back to healthy tissue, both wounds on legs are about 3x4 cm. Orthopedic surgery was consulted and evaluated but did not find any obvious tendon injury and therefore no further repair was needed. Further wound care visits will continue, I currently do not have health insurance therefore every medical supply,(gauze, Saline wound wash,bandages,arm sling, etc)down to doctor visits are financially having to come out of pocket.
It is not easy for me to ask for help, I try to be on the giving end. I know times are rough and a lot of families are walking through storms. If you are in a position to donate, I say thank you and God Bless. If not, I appreciate your prayers.