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Transplant & Eviction, mom & son in need of help

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I’m humbly asking for help in what’s been the most difficult time of my life. In June I experienced total liver failure and needed an emergency transplant, I had literal hours left when I went into the ER and went into a coma, had brain swelling, permanent brain damage. Because it was so dire, they had to accept the first liver that was available which turned out to have a different blood type than mine, which was something my liver team had never done before, but we had no choice. This has led to a higher chance of rejection and I’ve spent the last few months dealing with rejection after rejection. I had no known prior health issues, this all came out of no where for me. I now know I have an autoimmune disease, and I’ve had so many complications - this storm sometimes seems never ending. I’ve had pneumonia twice, a blood clot, multiple surgeries, an IVF filter placed (now getting surgery to remove it due to it causing a blockage near my heart), a hernia removal surgery, constant CMV infection. just last week I had a endoscopy & colonoscopy with biopsies of my gut, esophagus and colon. I have liver biopsies every 3 months due to my higher risk case rather than yearly like most liver patients at this point, constant brain scans, weekly labs when I’m not admitted, MRI’s, blood transfusions, IvIG treatments, plasmaferesis treatments and more. I’m exhausted, but i’m not giving up. I’m extremely grateful to be alive.
Unfortunately, I’m unable to work for right now and therefore applied for disability benefits but haven’t gotten my approval yet. I have a 9 year old son, and since this has happened I’ve been evicted from my apartment (we had to leave November 1st). I am trying to get an apartment for my son and I, and just trying to support us but it’s hard without an income and while waiting on disability benefits. I am asking for any help and support during this time so I can continue to feed my son and I, pay copays on all my various medications, and try to get some money together to be able to move, as well as get my son and I necessities that we’re currently going without. I would really appreciate anyone who’s able to help at all whether it be financially or with prayers, good vibes, and well wishes. Having some support would take so much stress and worry from my already overwhelmed mind and mean more than I can explain to me during this difficult time. Thank you.






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    Kyra Figueroa
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    New York, NY

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