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Our wonderful, magical, empathetic, passionate, fierce, adventurous, loving, fearless, selfless, witty, goofy, bunny huggin’, nature lovin’, kid teachin’, huge-hearted friend Randi has recently undergone a life altering emergency total colectomy (colon was removed) surgery. Her road to recovery is long and uphill and while she is the toughest of cookies, Randi needs our help. Randi’s generosity is without bounds and she has come to her friends’ rescue many times. In her time of need, we want her to feel folded in the arms of our support and have access to the care she needs to make a full recovery.
On Thursday January 17, 2020 after her morning gym workout, Randi found herself in unbearable pain -- enough to call an ambulance and go to the emergency room. Randi’s blood pressure was highly unstable and by the next day, she was septic. She was dying. She underwent emergency exploratory surgery to locate the cause of her debilitating pain and low blood pressure. The cause was found to be her colon, which was removed, and an ileostomy was performed. What does that mean? Ileostomy is a stoma constructed by bringing the end of the small intestine out onto the surface of the skin. Intestinal waste passes out of the ileostomy and is collected in an artificial external pouching system which is adhered to the skin. She survived and we are deeply relieved and thankful.
Randi spent over two weeks in the hospital -- in pain, getting very little rest, and on many medications and antibiotics. During her ileostomy, the stoma was placed in a problematic location on her body, which has caused pain and frustration, possibility further infection, and an extended stay in the hospital. The nurses, doctors, friends, advocates, and Randi herself spent a lot of time and effort figuring out what life would be like after being discharged. When she was released from the hospital she was thrilled to breathe in fresh air and return home to her bunnies Reverend Bun Buns and Yogurt, and weird, lovable cat, Pavlova. Although home, her battle continues.
The last month has been extremely difficult for Randi. Her road to recovery is still unclear. Randi is on a plethora of medications, working to regain her mobility, resting as much as possible, and getting regular visits from a nurse to aid in her recovery. It will be 6 months before she can potentially have reversal surgery. This surgery would allow Randi to go forward without an ileostomy. Randi has been in a lot of pain physically and mentally, but she’s a tough nut and will meet the challenges ahead. We, Randi’s friends, want her to have the resources she needs to get through this with as little suffering as possible. Your financial contribution, of ANY size, is greatly appreciated. Funds will contribute to Randi’s insurance deductible, co-pays, and considerable out of pocket expenses associated with recovery, like medical equipment, transportation and absences from work. Randi also needs specific nutrition and immune support as a result of the surgery. We hope Randi can not only deal with the impact of the surgery but find the root cause of this emergency, prevent further issues, and improve her health.
Join us in supporting Randi. Share her story with friends and family. Send her messages of love and support. Call. Visit. Send her silly gifs. And, in this time of urgent need, donate to her medical campaign.
Thank you so much for your support,
Randi’s Fundraising Team
On Thursday January 17, 2020 after her morning gym workout, Randi found herself in unbearable pain -- enough to call an ambulance and go to the emergency room. Randi’s blood pressure was highly unstable and by the next day, she was septic. She was dying. She underwent emergency exploratory surgery to locate the cause of her debilitating pain and low blood pressure. The cause was found to be her colon, which was removed, and an ileostomy was performed. What does that mean? Ileostomy is a stoma constructed by bringing the end of the small intestine out onto the surface of the skin. Intestinal waste passes out of the ileostomy and is collected in an artificial external pouching system which is adhered to the skin. She survived and we are deeply relieved and thankful.
Randi spent over two weeks in the hospital -- in pain, getting very little rest, and on many medications and antibiotics. During her ileostomy, the stoma was placed in a problematic location on her body, which has caused pain and frustration, possibility further infection, and an extended stay in the hospital. The nurses, doctors, friends, advocates, and Randi herself spent a lot of time and effort figuring out what life would be like after being discharged. When she was released from the hospital she was thrilled to breathe in fresh air and return home to her bunnies Reverend Bun Buns and Yogurt, and weird, lovable cat, Pavlova. Although home, her battle continues.
The last month has been extremely difficult for Randi. Her road to recovery is still unclear. Randi is on a plethora of medications, working to regain her mobility, resting as much as possible, and getting regular visits from a nurse to aid in her recovery. It will be 6 months before she can potentially have reversal surgery. This surgery would allow Randi to go forward without an ileostomy. Randi has been in a lot of pain physically and mentally, but she’s a tough nut and will meet the challenges ahead. We, Randi’s friends, want her to have the resources she needs to get through this with as little suffering as possible. Your financial contribution, of ANY size, is greatly appreciated. Funds will contribute to Randi’s insurance deductible, co-pays, and considerable out of pocket expenses associated with recovery, like medical equipment, transportation and absences from work. Randi also needs specific nutrition and immune support as a result of the surgery. We hope Randi can not only deal with the impact of the surgery but find the root cause of this emergency, prevent further issues, and improve her health.
Join us in supporting Randi. Share her story with friends and family. Send her messages of love and support. Call. Visit. Send her silly gifs. And, in this time of urgent need, donate to her medical campaign.
Thank you so much for your support,
Randi’s Fundraising Team
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