Keloid Removal for Christopher E. Singleton Sr.
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My name is Christopher E. Singleton Sr. I’m known to many as Bamma, and a bunch more as Mr. Singleton. I’m a husband, son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, but the title I love the most is a dad.
On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 I almost lost the ability to be able to enjoy what we call life. I went to the ER and was admitted, almost immediately. My wife, Toni and son, CJ were with me. My temperature at one point during the night was 106. I was confused as to why my body was doing things it never did before and scared that my son would never get the opportunity to know me. Hours later, which seemed like days later, I found out that my 3rd time being hospitalized in the last 5 years was worse because, this time, the infection from my keloid, got into my bloodstream. I believe in God, and I know He is a healer, but this... this broke me... The 1st time I had Cellulitis, I was in the hospital overnight. The 2nd time I had Cellulitis, I was in the hospital for 2 days. This time, I was in the hospital for 6 days.
Quick Backtrack:
Since the age of 8, I’ve had keloids. I’ve had multiple surgeries which always ended up with the same results, they grew back, and they grew back bigger. In 2017, I saw a plastic surgeon, and he told me if I had surgery under his team, to help reduce the risk of the keloid coming back, I would have to some skin removed from my leg, to go where the keloid used to be. However, there would a chance that a keloid could form there. The thought of that possibility made the procedure not an option for me. At some point prior to this, my mom told me about a Dr. Jones, and the fact that most of his patients have success stories of their keloids not returning. I did look into him, but at the time, I didn’t have great insurance, so I just knew a surgery wouldn’t have even been possible, financially.
Quick Fastforward:
It’s Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 and i’m about to be released from the hospital. The doctor asks me, how much time do I think I need off from work??? I told her that I think I would be ready to go back to work on Thursday. On that same day, I had to take CJ to get fitted for his Doc Band. It’s now, Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 and I could feel I’m not myself, because I love to relax by watching t.v. and its off. One of the ministers from my church, reaches out to me, for what was probably the 3rd time because we kept playing phone tag. When we get to speak, she tells me she wanted me to check out a patient of Dr. Jones. I looked at him, and was shocked because it’s been a few years, and his keloids hadn’t returned. She then tells me, she would have to call me back. She then calls me back, with a representative from Lexington Plastic Surgeons, which is the company that Dr. Jones works for, and then proceeds to tell me they would be doing free consultations in Stamford, CT, today...
Am I dreaming right now???
Its crazy how God works. I had the day off, I didn’t have any obligations except for resting, so yes, can you please sign me up??? That’s not what I said initially... Initially, I couldn’t keep my composure, and started crying, because I didn’t think it would be possible during my lifetime, to be free of my scars... I cried because, I was just in the hospital, the day before... I cried because, I didn’t think a week ago, I would even be alive... I cried because, many people have prayed for me, and their prayers are being answered... I cried because my son should be able to have his dad around much longer... I cried because God was showing me who has the final say... Min. Val told me, she would come to pick me up, to take me to the appointment... I spoke to my mom, family, wife, about what was about to happen... I was nervous about one thing, how much are they going to tell me this procedure will cost... Min. Val, and I are on our way, and I’m thankful that not only was she able to bring me, but she put “Faith without works is dead” into action. She could have gave me the information, and left it up to me to do all of the work. When she sent me the information on the video, like I said earlier, I looked at it, and was happy for the gentleman, but I was tired so that’s where my pursuit stopped for the day... We get there, and I get to talk to Kimberly, who is responsible for the finance portion of the procedure. She comes back and tells me, because of the insurance I have, to get the keloid removed, it would cost $3,000...
3,000... Really God, you bringing me back to Avengers Endgame???
I was too shocked when I initially heard the number. $3,000 is a lot of money, when you have childcare, and other financial responsibilities to focus on. I also know that God, wouldn’t bring me this close to a blessing, just to not make it happen. So I told her, I will do my part to collect the $3,000 so that I could possibly have the procedure done in September. If I have the procedure done in September and the keloids, stay away, I can get another one removed in December, and not have to pay a dime.
I have applied for a credit card for plastic surgery procedures, and have been approved for $1,500... If I basically have $1,500 already, why am I asking for $3,000??? As I mentioned above, my wife and I have a son, and we can’t afford for him to not be in daycare, and I want to be able to pay this credit card off, ASAP...
When I’m finally able to do the procedure, I will need to take a minimum of a week off from work, so any extra funds that are raised will go directly to travel costs, food, and a place to stay because the procedure is happening out of state. Toni and CJ will be by my side for as long as they can be. With that in mind, whatever, you are able to donate, you are helping us. If, 3,000 people give $1, you would help us reach our financial goal for the procedure, to get rid of the keloid that is not cooperating with my body. If you can’t donate, but knows someone who might be able to. Please share this information with them.
God, I love you 3,000!!!
On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 I almost lost the ability to be able to enjoy what we call life. I went to the ER and was admitted, almost immediately. My wife, Toni and son, CJ were with me. My temperature at one point during the night was 106. I was confused as to why my body was doing things it never did before and scared that my son would never get the opportunity to know me. Hours later, which seemed like days later, I found out that my 3rd time being hospitalized in the last 5 years was worse because, this time, the infection from my keloid, got into my bloodstream. I believe in God, and I know He is a healer, but this... this broke me... The 1st time I had Cellulitis, I was in the hospital overnight. The 2nd time I had Cellulitis, I was in the hospital for 2 days. This time, I was in the hospital for 6 days.
Quick Backtrack:
Since the age of 8, I’ve had keloids. I’ve had multiple surgeries which always ended up with the same results, they grew back, and they grew back bigger. In 2017, I saw a plastic surgeon, and he told me if I had surgery under his team, to help reduce the risk of the keloid coming back, I would have to some skin removed from my leg, to go where the keloid used to be. However, there would a chance that a keloid could form there. The thought of that possibility made the procedure not an option for me. At some point prior to this, my mom told me about a Dr. Jones, and the fact that most of his patients have success stories of their keloids not returning. I did look into him, but at the time, I didn’t have great insurance, so I just knew a surgery wouldn’t have even been possible, financially.
Quick Fastforward:
It’s Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 and i’m about to be released from the hospital. The doctor asks me, how much time do I think I need off from work??? I told her that I think I would be ready to go back to work on Thursday. On that same day, I had to take CJ to get fitted for his Doc Band. It’s now, Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 and I could feel I’m not myself, because I love to relax by watching t.v. and its off. One of the ministers from my church, reaches out to me, for what was probably the 3rd time because we kept playing phone tag. When we get to speak, she tells me she wanted me to check out a patient of Dr. Jones. I looked at him, and was shocked because it’s been a few years, and his keloids hadn’t returned. She then tells me, she would have to call me back. She then calls me back, with a representative from Lexington Plastic Surgeons, which is the company that Dr. Jones works for, and then proceeds to tell me they would be doing free consultations in Stamford, CT, today...
Am I dreaming right now???
Its crazy how God works. I had the day off, I didn’t have any obligations except for resting, so yes, can you please sign me up??? That’s not what I said initially... Initially, I couldn’t keep my composure, and started crying, because I didn’t think it would be possible during my lifetime, to be free of my scars... I cried because, I was just in the hospital, the day before... I cried because, I didn’t think a week ago, I would even be alive... I cried because, many people have prayed for me, and their prayers are being answered... I cried because my son should be able to have his dad around much longer... I cried because God was showing me who has the final say... Min. Val told me, she would come to pick me up, to take me to the appointment... I spoke to my mom, family, wife, about what was about to happen... I was nervous about one thing, how much are they going to tell me this procedure will cost... Min. Val, and I are on our way, and I’m thankful that not only was she able to bring me, but she put “Faith without works is dead” into action. She could have gave me the information, and left it up to me to do all of the work. When she sent me the information on the video, like I said earlier, I looked at it, and was happy for the gentleman, but I was tired so that’s where my pursuit stopped for the day... We get there, and I get to talk to Kimberly, who is responsible for the finance portion of the procedure. She comes back and tells me, because of the insurance I have, to get the keloid removed, it would cost $3,000...
3,000... Really God, you bringing me back to Avengers Endgame???
I was too shocked when I initially heard the number. $3,000 is a lot of money, when you have childcare, and other financial responsibilities to focus on. I also know that God, wouldn’t bring me this close to a blessing, just to not make it happen. So I told her, I will do my part to collect the $3,000 so that I could possibly have the procedure done in September. If I have the procedure done in September and the keloids, stay away, I can get another one removed in December, and not have to pay a dime.
I have applied for a credit card for plastic surgery procedures, and have been approved for $1,500... If I basically have $1,500 already, why am I asking for $3,000??? As I mentioned above, my wife and I have a son, and we can’t afford for him to not be in daycare, and I want to be able to pay this credit card off, ASAP...
When I’m finally able to do the procedure, I will need to take a minimum of a week off from work, so any extra funds that are raised will go directly to travel costs, food, and a place to stay because the procedure is happening out of state. Toni and CJ will be by my side for as long as they can be. With that in mind, whatever, you are able to donate, you are helping us. If, 3,000 people give $1, you would help us reach our financial goal for the procedure, to get rid of the keloid that is not cooperating with my body. If you can’t donate, but knows someone who might be able to. Please share this information with them.
God, I love you 3,000!!!
Organizer
Chris S. A.K.A. Bamma
Organizer
West Haven, CT
