Please help us help Carlos

Hello Friends and family, on November first, Carlos noticed some red spots all over his body. He began to sneeze large amounts of blood and became extremely weak. His mom took him to the ER, and after many tests, they gave him unfortunate news. He arrived at the hospital with 0% red blood cells, which caused significant bruising throughout his entire body. He was given a blood transfusion which his body rejected. At this point, he was told that they would do one more transfusion and if his body rejected it a second time, he will need to begin a new treatment. This new treatment requires a down payment of $20,000 to begin. His body seemed to handle the second transfusion better so he was able to be released.

Some of the tests performed were 2 CT scans which unraveled a huge issue. Carlos has a sist on his left kidney that the doctor estimates has been growing for 25 years. Its size is so large that it has pushed his organs, including his stomach, which is chronically pushed up and shrunken. If Carlos were to fall or be involved in a car accident, his sist would explode or leak liquids into his organs and kill him. He needs surgery to remove the kidney, but his blood level needs to be at a controlled level to survive such surgery.

Carlos went to work on November 4th in the dental office in Loveland and felt an unbearable pain on his side. After attending his first patient, the doctor sent him home. His pain was so intense that his mother took him back to the hospital, where he was told his blood level was at a 6. At this point, it was clear that he needed the next treatment.

Carlos needs his blood to be at level 200 for surgery to be completed. They will not remove his enlarged kidney until then, at which aside from the treatment needed, we don't know the exact cost of this surgery. He has been in the hospital for several days, which has also added more to the bills.

Carlos has been an amazing friend and support system to many people around him. He has shown so much love to so many people and has impacted so many lives throughout his life. His presence lights up any room that he enters, his laughter and positive outlook on life has inspired so many as well. Today, on his and his family's behalf, we are asking for any support that you can provide for his treatment and surgery. No donation is too small and will help us reach our goal. We want to keep our loved Carlos with us for many more years. We need him in our lives; we need his smile, his laughter, and to be healthy. For this and many more reasons, we need your help today.

Thank you for your contribution,

The Unzueta family and friends.

Hola amigos y familiares, el primero de noviembre, Carlos notó algunas manchas rojas en todo el cuerpo. Comenzó a estornudar grandes cantidades de sangre y se volvió extremadamente débil. Su mamá lo llevó a urgencias y después de muchas pruebas le dieron una mala noticia. Llegó al hospital con 0% de glóbulos rojos, lo que le provocó hematomas o moretones en todo el cuerpo. Le hicieron una transfusión de sangre que su cuerpo rechazó. En este punto, le dijeron que le harían una transfusión más y que si su cuerpo la rechazaba por segunda vez, tendría que comenzar un nuevo tratamiento. Este nuevo tratamiento requiere un pago inicial de $20,000 para comenzar. Su cuerpo pareció manejar mejor la segunda transfusión, por lo que pudo ser dado de alta.

Algunas de las pruebas realizadas fueron 2 tomografías computarizadas que revelaron un gran problema. Carlos tiene su riñón izquierdo tan inflamado que el médico estima que ha estado creciendo durante 25 años. Su tamaño es tan grande que ha empujado sus órganos, incluso su estómago, que está crónicamente empujado hacia arriba y encogido. Si Carlos se cayera o tuviera un accidente automovilístico, su riñón explotaría o filtraría líquidos en sus órganos y lo mataría. Necesita cirugía para extirpar el riñón, pero su nivel en sangre debe estar en un nivel controlado para sobrevivir a dicha cirugía.

Carlos fue a trabajar el 4 de noviembre al consultorio dental en Loveland y sintió un dolor insoportable en su costado. Después de atender a su primer paciente, el médico lo envió a casa. Su dolor era tan intenso que su madre lo llevó de regreso al hospital, donde le dijeron que su nivel de sangre era de 6. En ese momento, estaba claro que necesitaba el próximo tratamiento.

Carlos necesita que su sangre esté en el nivel 200 para que se complete la cirugía. No le extirparán el riñón agrandado hasta entonces, momento en el que aparte del tratamiento necesario, no sabemos el costo exacto de esta cirugía. Ha estado en el hospital durante varios días, lo que también ha sumado más a las facturas.

Carlos ha sido un gran amigo y un sistema de apoyo para muchas personas a su alrededor. Ha mostrado tanto amor a tantas personas y ha impactado tantas vidas a lo largo de su vida. Su presencia ilumina cualquier habitación en la que entra, su risa y su perspectiva positiva de la vida también han inspirado a muchos. Hoy, en su nombre y el de su familia, estamos solicitando cualquier apoyo que pueda brindar para su tratamiento y cirugía. Ninguna donación es demasiado pequeña y nos ayudará a alcanzar nuestra meta. Queremos que nuestro querido Carlos siga con nosotros muchos años más. Lo necesitamos en nuestras vidas; necesitamos su sonrisa, su risa y estar sanos. Por esta y muchas razones más, necesitamos tu ayuda hoy.

Gracias por tu contribución,

La familia Unzueta y amigos.