Let's Help Lisa Swirles-Ross with her Recovery
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To quote my friend Lisa Ross Swirles:
"Hello friends! I have been off the radar for sometime now.....83 days exactly! Back in March I had a horrific horse accident (totally my fault, not my horse). Needless to say the prognosis was never good. I had a shattered pelvis, 11 broken ribs, dislocated kneecap and a concussion. I was rushed to the hospital and the pain was beyond control so that's the first time they intubated me so that I could breathe, as well as, keeping me sedated so they could make sure I had plenty of tests done in order to go into a huge surgery.
Had several complications during surgery, 3 blood transfusions and 7 1/2 hour surgery. I survived the surgery thanks to this unbelievable surgeon and God overlooking us.
Then, due to the 11 broken ribs I had a hard time breathing- which then I got double pneumonia in both lungs, as well as, a very serious infection in both lungs on top of the pneumonia - which made breathing extremely difficult so therefore there was no choice, but to intubate me several times. Their last option was to do a tracheotomy in order to save my life.
I was in TRAUMA ICU for 40 days.....enough to make sure I could now breath on my on. Was sent to rehab for ten days and released from the hospital at Day 50! Today....day 83, I'm still wheelchair bound since I cannot put any weight on my right leg. Being in a wheelchair full time is not easy. Not, any of this has been easy, but I've learned so much about life and myself and the power of prayer.
I want to thank my best friend, Lori Irti Davidson, who had to make some really tough decisions that I wouldn't wish on anyone! Thank God she was there!......My daughter Shea Elizabeth Ross, who never hesitated and flew in from Colorado and was there as soon as I woke up from surgery. Any my family, the ones in PBG and Colorado who didn't hesitate to be by my side. I am so grateful and thankful.
Well, I'm doing my rehab twice a day ( getting stronger) and will find out on the 26th if I can move from the wheelchair to a walker....I wont be driving for several more months or going back to work. Thank you to those who have contributed financially . At this point I have no income, but thank you to those wonderful people who have helped."
I have known Lisa since childhood for over forty years. She is one of those genuine, salt of the earth, good people. I can't imagine the financial burden the medical bills alone will amount too. If you can help out at all the universe will shine down upon you!
"Hello friends! I have been off the radar for sometime now.....83 days exactly! Back in March I had a horrific horse accident (totally my fault, not my horse). Needless to say the prognosis was never good. I had a shattered pelvis, 11 broken ribs, dislocated kneecap and a concussion. I was rushed to the hospital and the pain was beyond control so that's the first time they intubated me so that I could breathe, as well as, keeping me sedated so they could make sure I had plenty of tests done in order to go into a huge surgery.
Had several complications during surgery, 3 blood transfusions and 7 1/2 hour surgery. I survived the surgery thanks to this unbelievable surgeon and God overlooking us.
Then, due to the 11 broken ribs I had a hard time breathing- which then I got double pneumonia in both lungs, as well as, a very serious infection in both lungs on top of the pneumonia - which made breathing extremely difficult so therefore there was no choice, but to intubate me several times. Their last option was to do a tracheotomy in order to save my life.
I was in TRAUMA ICU for 40 days.....enough to make sure I could now breath on my on. Was sent to rehab for ten days and released from the hospital at Day 50! Today....day 83, I'm still wheelchair bound since I cannot put any weight on my right leg. Being in a wheelchair full time is not easy. Not, any of this has been easy, but I've learned so much about life and myself and the power of prayer.
I want to thank my best friend, Lori Irti Davidson, who had to make some really tough decisions that I wouldn't wish on anyone! Thank God she was there!......My daughter Shea Elizabeth Ross, who never hesitated and flew in from Colorado and was there as soon as I woke up from surgery. Any my family, the ones in PBG and Colorado who didn't hesitate to be by my side. I am so grateful and thankful.
Well, I'm doing my rehab twice a day ( getting stronger) and will find out on the 26th if I can move from the wheelchair to a walker....I wont be driving for several more months or going back to work. Thank you to those who have contributed financially . At this point I have no income, but thank you to those wonderful people who have helped."
I have known Lisa since childhood for over forty years. She is one of those genuine, salt of the earth, good people. I can't imagine the financial burden the medical bills alone will amount too. If you can help out at all the universe will shine down upon you!
Organizer and beneficiary
Craig Colvin
Organizer
Delray Beach, FL
Lisa Swirles-Ross
Beneficiary
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