
With bills and groceries
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So most of you know I was diagnosed with chiari type one malformation which is where the brain has no extra room to go so it starts to slip down into the spinal cavity causing all different types of problems. My problems included severe headaches, ears ringing, and severe pressure buildup in my skull that could potentially result in blindness. I chose to have decompression surgery where they take c1 of my spine off and shave part of my skull making more room for csf fluid to flow. The first surgery was August 3rd and everything was fine the first week. I even came home. But after the second day home I was severely nauseated and couldn’t even stand up without puking. So back to the ER we went. They ordered an MRI which showed I had a CSF leak from the first surgery. So I needed a second surgery to place a shunt and release more pressure and divert a place for the fluid to go. Which I was released from the hospital the next day following my second brain surgery. Recovery from the second surgery is a lot different than from the first. I’m actually in more pain because of the shunt placement in my stomach. But as most of you know I was a stay at home mom before this and Willie had to take this time off to help take care of me and the kids. But he hasn’t been with this company long enough to get any type of assistance for this time off. That’s why we’re here asking for your help. We tried saving what we could before surgery but with a birthday and back to school the weekend before surgery it was extremely difficult. Anything or even just a share helps! Thank you!
Organizer and beneficiary
Abbey Chatham
Organizer
Terre Haute, IN
Willard Wayne Chatham II
Beneficiary