Help for my sister Cindy
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In January of 2018, my sister Cindy fell ill. Plagued with COPD, emphysema, found a spot of her left lung, arterial sclerosis, and her latest illness of severe diverticulitis, which lead her into a major surgery on her colon.
She was hospitalized in February do to severe exasperated COPD for 6 days. Then in march she found her self back in the hospital, which was due to a more severe case of exasperated COPD, leaving no air movement, keeping her in the hospital for 8 more days. Then come mid April, my sister was in severe abdominal pain. I took her to the ER April 15th, she was running a high fever, thinking it was just constipation, from not having a bowl movement for over 2 weeks. The doctor then ordered a CT scan of her abdomen. The results of the scan showed her colon plagued with abscesses, which is indicitive to diverticulitis. The ER doctor then gave us the name of a renowned rectal and colon surgeon. Given the severity of my sisters case, we got an appointment 2 days later. Ordering another CT scan, medically at this point everything was moving very quickly. The doctor was not pleased with the CT scan and admitted my sister back into the hospital again, for another 8 days. Hoping that the heavy duty antibiotics, given intravenously would help. At this point her white cell count was going up, and there was no change in the CT scan making things looks grim. Being sent home, hoping the antibiotics would clear up the existing abscess, only to be proven wrong again. Her final appointment on Thursday, May 3rd with the surgeon, showed that surgery was eminent, for fear of it bursting and Cindy became septic. Surgery was then scheduled for Tuesday May 8th. A near 4 hour surgery removing 8inches of her colon and a long recovery ahead. The doctor felt that a wound vac was the best case scenario for her recovery.
Through out months of back to back illness Cindy was not able to work. Medical bills have pilled up, along with everyday bills. She pays out of pocket for Insurance, and without having a income, she wont last much longer. So with that being said we are asking for any help, that anyone can give, during this untimely set back. Anybody who knows my sister, knows she would give the shirt off her back to stranger. My sister is too good of a person, to have to struggle. So im asking you please if you can find it in your heart to help this angel of a sister of mine, God will surely grace you with his blessings. Thank you.
She was hospitalized in February do to severe exasperated COPD for 6 days. Then in march she found her self back in the hospital, which was due to a more severe case of exasperated COPD, leaving no air movement, keeping her in the hospital for 8 more days. Then come mid April, my sister was in severe abdominal pain. I took her to the ER April 15th, she was running a high fever, thinking it was just constipation, from not having a bowl movement for over 2 weeks. The doctor then ordered a CT scan of her abdomen. The results of the scan showed her colon plagued with abscesses, which is indicitive to diverticulitis. The ER doctor then gave us the name of a renowned rectal and colon surgeon. Given the severity of my sisters case, we got an appointment 2 days later. Ordering another CT scan, medically at this point everything was moving very quickly. The doctor was not pleased with the CT scan and admitted my sister back into the hospital again, for another 8 days. Hoping that the heavy duty antibiotics, given intravenously would help. At this point her white cell count was going up, and there was no change in the CT scan making things looks grim. Being sent home, hoping the antibiotics would clear up the existing abscess, only to be proven wrong again. Her final appointment on Thursday, May 3rd with the surgeon, showed that surgery was eminent, for fear of it bursting and Cindy became septic. Surgery was then scheduled for Tuesday May 8th. A near 4 hour surgery removing 8inches of her colon and a long recovery ahead. The doctor felt that a wound vac was the best case scenario for her recovery.
Through out months of back to back illness Cindy was not able to work. Medical bills have pilled up, along with everyday bills. She pays out of pocket for Insurance, and without having a income, she wont last much longer. So with that being said we are asking for any help, that anyone can give, during this untimely set back. Anybody who knows my sister, knows she would give the shirt off her back to stranger. My sister is too good of a person, to have to struggle. So im asking you please if you can find it in your heart to help this angel of a sister of mine, God will surely grace you with his blessings. Thank you.
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Pennie Alvarez
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Maumee, OH
