
Marsha's Surgery Expenses
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First, you should know that Marsha did NOT want me to set up another GoFundMe appeal, but I really feel it is necessary. As many of you know, she is having major surgery (removing a section of her colon due to repeated diverticulitis) AND a gynecological D&C due to possible uterine cancer. The surgery and GYN procedure will take place at the same time so that she doesn’t have to have anesthesia twice or have to bridge off of her Coumadin (blood thinner) twice. The surgery will be on September 21, at Renown in Reno. Length of stay in the hospital is unknown at this time, but probably somewhere between 5-10 days. Recuperation at home will take 6-8 weeks. If the D&C pathology reveals cancer, it is hoped the cancer can be managed medically (with medication) until such time as she is well enough to have a hysterectomy. A pretty heavy load to carry in addition to her other chronic diseases.
Medicare will cover the actual surgery and hospital stay, thank goodness. However, there are many incidental expenses including a dog sitter while she’s in the hospital, presurgical “recovery” shakes which are recommended by her surgeon – they are $9.00 each and she’ll have to drink three a day for a week. There are expensive medications which are not covered by her insurance (bridging off Coumadin involves giving herself shots of Lovenox a medication that costs over $500), hiring caretakers at least for the first few weeks to help around the house. She will need help with getting up the stairs, shopping, dog walking, bathroom use, etc. She is very independent and isn’t happy about this at all, but it has to be done.
If you are able, please join me in supporting Marsha financially (or volunteering in one of the above areas during this difficult and frightening time. Any amount will help. At a later time, Meal Train will be set up when it has been determined what her recovery diet will be. Great thanks for considering helping. Please pass this along to anyone who may not be on Facebook or other social media.
Organizer and beneficiary
Helenty Hagen
Organizer
Incline Village, NV

Marsha Tejeda
Beneficiary