Two days after my 35th birthday I was in a motorcycle accident that left me with a shattered tibia and fibula. The break was so bad that I have had to endure an external fixator for 3 weeks and 3 surgeries to repair my leg. At the moment I am in a cast and able to get around with the use of crutches but cannot put any weight on my leg. While I am able to move around I cannot work or do simple tasks like walk my dog, go grocery shopping, drive to the doctor, cook or do house chores. My profession is bar tending and that has been put on hold for 8 months to a year while I heal.  

What I am asking for help with is medical expenses and support for my recovery time. I will not be able to bear weight on my leg until March at the very earliest. After that I begin my long journey of physical therapy which will take another 5-6 months.  During this time I will not be able to work which means I am not taking in any money and have not been since my accident in late November. I have some medical expenses that were not covered by insurance along with everyday expenses such as a mortgage, utilities, food, etc. 

Here is what I have been through so far. The first surgery was to put an external fixator on with two bars. The second surgery 1 week later added a third bar. The third surgery removed the external fixator and put the puzzle pieces that were my leg back together using 18 screws and 2 plates. I also have an ulcer on my heal that was created during my ER visit which is slowing my recovery process. Now I am at home and recovering the best I can. 

For those that know me I am not one to ask for help which makes this hard for me. Every little bit helps.