
Help for hyperbaric treatment for Rose
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My Mama, Rose Ilene Perry, had an illness that started 8 weeks ago. She lived in her own little house and had been quarantined. After 6 days of feeling terrible, she could no longer walk. She was admitted to the hospital with likely Coronavirus. 4 days after admission she had full blown pnemoniae, congestive heart failure and a massive stroke. On Easter Sunday, we were told she was in multiorgan failure and unlikely to survive. She was on multiple medications to treat corona as well as other medical conditions, but worsening day by day. They allowed ne to come in and see her finally (hospitals are locked down as well). After 26 hours of holding her hand, talking to her, singing and praying- she opened her eyes and held my hand. It has now been 7 weeks since she has been in the hospital. She has made miraculous progress. She is now in rehabilitation in the hospital and will go to subacute rehabilitation after her discharge. She is able to stand and walk with assist, starting to eat (has a feeding tube as well), is just starting to talk, and when she does, she is understanding, and she is following directions. She has a VERY long road ahead. She was living alone in her own home and driving her own car prior to this. We lost my Dad, her husband of 55 years, in 2018 due to complications of brain cancer after a 2 year battle. He was the sole provider as Mom had been disabled with a stroke at age 48, brain aneurysm and breast cancer after that. We want to give her every opportunity to regain as much of her independence again. She is going to have thousands of dollars in medical bills. But, we really believe she would also benefit from hyperbaric oxygen treatment. It is not a covered benefit from insurance for stroke, unfortunately. It is recommended she have 40 treatments, 5 days a week for 8 weeks. This is the best chance at regenerating the damaged brain cells, revascularizing the brain. It could potentially also help all of her other illnesses. Please, if you can donate anything to help bring my Mama back. She has fought so hard to get better, we just want to give her everything that can help her. All funds will go towards her medical bills and to provide assistance to her care. Please share. (I can provide cost information on hyperbaric for anyone that would like to see it).
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Pamela Hixenbaugh
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Flint, MI