Megan needs a Hail Mary

Hi, I'm Megan's best friend Lacy. Once again, Megan Gunderson has been submitted to Madison University Hospital with critical health issues associated with Cystic Fibrosis. Megan was born with CF. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems and is often fatal. Other organs can be compromised with having this condition, as well. Treatment today has advanced a great deal, however, there is more research and medical challenges ahead to cure this disease. Even though Megan is doing much better with her new lungs, new health issues, unfortunately, have emerged. 

In Megan’s case, she was following up with a routine outpatient treatment in St. Vincent Green Bay Hospital on Friday March 31st where she suffered major complications in her upper port beneath her skin in her upper right chest region. Megan went home immediately and lost consciousness. Luckily her boyfriend Tim checked on her and took her to the hospital where they stabilized her. She was quickly flown flight for life to Madison where she began lengthy treatments to sustain her fragile system. Her oxygen levels upon arrival were at 54 when the normal levels should be above 90. She was put on a breathing machine and antibiotics to start her treatment. Numerous tests revealed kidney damage which she had kidney dialysis to prevent further damage. In addition, an echocardiogram revealed heart, and valve issues, as well which required surgery. She must stay at University Hospital Madison through June to monitor these issues. 

Megan’s medical care team, family and friends have been tremendously supportive during this difficult time; although, she is greatly appreciative for the care and concerns everyone displays, she cannot rest knowing the cost that is accumulating during her treatments and stay in the hospital. Her family and friends have decided to set up a GoFundMe account to help alleviate the climbing expenses her illness has caused her. (She currently owes 22,000 in doctor bills n medication). Donations will also help keep friends and family close as they travel many hours to madison and spend countless days to be by her side. This current hospitalization could span around 9 weeks or longer. If anyone would care to donate, please know that any amount would be greatly appreciated and thoroughly acknowledged. 

God Bless you all! Get well, Megan! 

I AM SCARED:

I’m scared that I don’t know how many more good days I’ll have, 

I’m scared of what this illness means, and I’m scared of what I know it can do to my life and my body, I’m scared that I’m not spending enough time with my family, I’m scared that I’m not telling the people that I love what I have to say and what they need to hear. 

I’m scared that I’m not living my life to its full potential, 

I’m scared that at any given moment my health could take a drastic turn in any direction that it wants to, and that it’s out of my control. 

But no matter what happens to me,

I know that my fears are because I care, my fears are because I still have good things in my life. I’m scared because things matter, so maybe it’s not so bad after all. (@mrswelches.com)