Support My Recovery After Heart Failure

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Stage four heart failure survivor relies on funds for surgeries, medical bills, and rehab

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On October 21, 2025 I was rushed to the hospital with severe stomach problems. I had no idea that my organs were shutting down because my heart was so weak. That night, I was flown out by emergency flight and was out for 20 minutes. The doctors didn’t stop trying until they succeeded in bringing me back. I spent 10 days in a coma, and when I woke up, I had to relearn how to speak, walk, and feed myself. It was, and still is, one of the hardest moments of my life. I was diagnosed with stage four heart failure, and my heart was working at only 5%.

After waking up, I found out my kidneys had collapsed and I couldn’t eat or walk—I was basically a vegetable. On November 13, I underwent surgery, but it didn’t go well. I was put into a coma again because they couldn’t close my chest for three days. I spent four months on dialysis, three times a week, which drained everything out of me. I came into the hospital at 207 pounds and left at 151. It’s been nearly three months since I left the hospital, and now I operate on batteries—literally. If it wasn’t for my amazing doctors, the love from my family, and this incredible machine (the LVAD), I wouldn’t have made it.

This is one of the toughest moments of my life. If you know me, you know I have a lot of pride, but right now I have to put it aside. I can’t work and honestly can’t do much for a while. From the bottom of my heart, if you can help me with anything, words can’t describe how much I would appreciate it. I love you all—cherish your life, love your neighbor, and your family. Life is short and can be taken away without warning. Thank you so much for your support.

All my funds are for basics needs. Bills/Debt don’t care how sick you are. They want there money. As a man, being in bed, depending on others to help me and have absolutely NO MONEY, NO INCOME will depress any man. Thats something I’m fighting extremely hard
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