Travel, lodging, medical support for Brian & Doug
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THANKS TO OVERWHELMING SUPPORT, WE HAVE STOPPED ACCEPTING DONATION.
Many of our friends have asked how they could help, several suggested a gofundme account...
After 20 days in local hospital with pancreatitis, two episodes of atrial fibrillation, and progression of illness to pancreatic necrosis, Brian was sent to The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. The local hospital had decided his health issues have become too complex for them to handle.
The Mayo Clinic determined that two surgeries were needed to place a permanent interior drain from the dead portion of the pancreas into his stomach. Thus far five external drains have been put in place to draw out fluids that are collecting around several internal organs.
Complications have included multiple occurrences of afib, where the heart goes out of rhythm; inability to move beyond IV feeding or tube feeding; inability to remain off of oxygen; and findings of several serious bacteria.
As of October 31 Brian has been hospitalized for 40 days, and we have been in Jacksonville at The Mayo Clinic for 21 days. We may be required to remain in Jacksonville for weeks or be transferred to an acute care specialty hospital.
During this time his partner Doug has been by his side from morning to night each day. This has meant cancelling of catering jobs resulting in no income from his business. COVID and the closing of the three mile bridge had already greatly impacted earnings.
Once discharged from The Mayo Clinic an lengthy stay at a rehab or acute care hospital is very likely. There has been speculation that tube feeding may need to continue once Brian is home. Both of these will require services most likely not covered by his insurance.
Doug's travel and lodging costs, and lost income, arising from his desire to remain by Brian's side during this extended hospitalization. The accumulation of expenses to be in Jacksonville, lost catering income, and anticipated medical costs not covered by Brian's insurance, are expected to be substantial. Money raised will help offset these.
Any unused funds will be donated to charities.
THANK YOU!
Many of our friends have asked how they could help, several suggested a gofundme account...
After 20 days in local hospital with pancreatitis, two episodes of atrial fibrillation, and progression of illness to pancreatic necrosis, Brian was sent to The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. The local hospital had decided his health issues have become too complex for them to handle.
The Mayo Clinic determined that two surgeries were needed to place a permanent interior drain from the dead portion of the pancreas into his stomach. Thus far five external drains have been put in place to draw out fluids that are collecting around several internal organs.
Complications have included multiple occurrences of afib, where the heart goes out of rhythm; inability to move beyond IV feeding or tube feeding; inability to remain off of oxygen; and findings of several serious bacteria.
As of October 31 Brian has been hospitalized for 40 days, and we have been in Jacksonville at The Mayo Clinic for 21 days. We may be required to remain in Jacksonville for weeks or be transferred to an acute care specialty hospital.
During this time his partner Doug has been by his side from morning to night each day. This has meant cancelling of catering jobs resulting in no income from his business. COVID and the closing of the three mile bridge had already greatly impacted earnings.
Once discharged from The Mayo Clinic an lengthy stay at a rehab or acute care hospital is very likely. There has been speculation that tube feeding may need to continue once Brian is home. Both of these will require services most likely not covered by his insurance.
Doug's travel and lodging costs, and lost income, arising from his desire to remain by Brian's side during this extended hospitalization. The accumulation of expenses to be in Jacksonville, lost catering income, and anticipated medical costs not covered by Brian's insurance, are expected to be substantial. Money raised will help offset these.
Any unused funds will be donated to charities.
THANK YOU!
Organizer
Doug Landreth
Organizer
Navarre, FL