Jennifer’s Spinal Fusion Journey

My mom and dear friend, Jennifer Bennett-Potts was born with severe congenital scoliosis in 1972. Due to the fact that little was known about this condition and the complexity of her case, none of the doctors knew how to treat her. With age her scoliosis progressed to the point it was putting pressure on her heart, lungs, and stomach. In 2016 the doctors declared her permanently disabled. In 2018 her only option was a spinal fusion. Dr. Rolando Puno in Louisville, KY was allowed to correct the curvatures from her thoracic (T1) area all the way down to her tailbone. Due to insurance restrictions, it was deemed “not medically necessary” to correct the whole spine. Now Jennifer is having to have a 3rd spinal surgery, a cervical fusion, which is scheduled for May 24th, 2022 in Louisville, KY.

Jennifer’s cervical scoliosis has continued to progress and now her head tilts more to the right , she suffers from terrible cervical migraines that cause dizziness, nausea, and at times leave her bed bound for days. She has spinal stenosis, this is where her spinal cord is flattening out instead of maintaining a circular shape. Jennifer fights with muscle spasms daily, neuropathy pain, she has lost strength in her hands, as well as painful numbness and tingling in her arms and hands.

Even though Jennifer deals with these painful obstacles daily, she continues to fight through it all with a smile and tries to help anyone that she can.

Our good friend Cindy Bogue and I are trying to help raise funds for the extra expenses. Such as hotels (for at least an 8 day stay), food, and gas. We would like to lighten her load and relieve some stress as much as possible for Jennifer and her husband Doug Potts, who will be missing work for approximately 3-4 weeks.

From the bottom of our hearts we humbly ask that you share this link with friends and family. If possible any amount of money giving will be greatly appreciated and remember Jennifer in your prayers, they are just as important and greatly appreciated.