Stacey's Health Crisis: Urgent Help Required

5/12/25 - PCP appt. at 11:30am.

Made some progress. To wear off oxygen feom 3 to 1 liters over the next 3 weeks. 1x per week be seen by Concordia Home Health Nurse. Continue breathing treatments, inhaler. 4 medications done. Been a long haul....next appt. 6/12/25 - hopefully Dr. Sign paperwork to release and return 6/13/25 anticipated date to work in the office. Keep praying for more improvements.

3/28 was my 1st vacation day off work started to feel a headcold developing. Then turned into Laryngitis, Bronchitis, Pneumonia all in a manner of a few weeks. I was hospitalized. A month out of the office. Concordia Home Health Nurses care weekly at home, Respiratory Therapy at home, had 20 prescriptions in the past 30 days, weekly bloodwork, appointments, copay, xrays etc. Purchasing several medical devices. Since 4/13, unable to breath on my own without oxygen 24/7, if I remove it, I get lightheaded, dizzy and pass out. Internal exam to see a rupture occurred from 30+ days of coughing the hardest ever in my life resulted in bleeding 17 days as if it were from childbirth. Many appointments set up checking everything. Next Monday/Tuesday to begin 3-4 breathing treatments per day. Hoping the therapist isn't correct in the possibility of another 90 days off work to continue. Can't shower without assistance, no stairs, little tasks and just rest as much as possible to get better. Friends encouraged the GoFundMe account because my side businesses of cleaning/pet sitting had to 85% cancel until I can get back in a good medical state. I didn't want to create the account for sympathy but encourage all those who I helped over the decades maybe would be returned to me in need for myself and family. While sick they say it rains it pours. Husband's transmission went, he had to get a newer used vehicle due to owing $4000 balance and $6000+ repairs dealership wouldn't accept a trade-in, so 3xs amt. 1 pmt., plus old one, lawnmower, weed whacker, dryer and 2 vacuum cleaners broke same week I returned home. Have a plumbing repair in pipes shower we have 1 bathroom waiting on estimate and water damage issue occurring in basement, take a step foot goes through floor 1 foot, every single step. Had to pay company after asking 40 people to borrow lawn mower and weed whacker with ZERO results, we would be turned into City for grass being too high. Rained 1 week, next week was in hospital- family were put of state, 3rd week husband working away and no working machines, so if not done professionally, a fine would of occurred by Sat. 4/26. Had to get rid of 2 cats due to Respiratory issues. Had 2 doors installed not recommended sleeping with pets or have them on bedding in room to recover faster and for future suggestions. So, if I have touched your life or family - pay it forward if it's calling your ❤️ to do so. Extreme medical/doctors bills and exhausted all backup funds, savings etc. Had some purchase groceries or paper products to help where able. All are appreciated beyond words can even express. I do try my best to do for others. Sometimes we all just need a little extra. I thank you in advance. Some friends may try to put together a benefit dinner and Chinese auction if my health doesn't improve. This is not a charity event. Please no negative posts. Blessings and Prayers, Stacey Lynn Cowden Stapleton