Hi everyone, my name is Christopher McBeth, and I’m reaching out because I’ve reached a point where I can no longer manage on my own.

For a long time, I’ve been living with Kidney Disease and about a year ago with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD). I'm also an amputee. The chronic pain has become debilitating, affecting every aspect of my daily life. I'm missing out on being able to raise my 5-year-old daughter Sheila. As many of you know, I am also on dialysis, which already takes a significant toll on my energy and health. A lot of times I just have to sit and lie down to keep the pain at bay.

A new doctor recommended a procedure that can fix my back for a while and stop the constant pain, but there is a major hurdle: because I am on disability, my budget is extremely tight, and they require payment upfront without the option for a payment plan. Come to find out my Medicare Advantage plan sucks as well. It actually involves 3 procedures, so it will be stretched out. I will be doing the first on Jan 13.