Medical Fundraiser - Trying to Spread the word about needing $2,600 for a hysterectomy at age 34

UPDATE: SURGERY IS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 21ST. I'M STILL ABOUT $600 SHY OF MY GOAL PLUS ANYTHING ELSE I CAN RAISE FOR LIVING EXPENSES DURING MY 4-6 WEEK RECOVERY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT!

You can follow the progress of visits, current health, etc on my blog with my hysterectomy tag but this is just a summary of the situation. The full details can also be found here: http://giveneyestosee.com/blog/hysterectomy/

Memorial Day Weekend I went into the ER after two days of non-stop severe pain. Many tests and an overnight stay later, it turns out that my uterus is full of tumors.I have multiple softball and multiple baseball sized fibroid tumors and equally large cysts. The total mass is approximately the size of a basketball.

I was on a fast-track for a hysterectomy when my OB/GYN discovered that it was worse then initially believed and I'm too high risk for surgery. High risk is 250 grams of tumors. I'm at over 1,200 grams. I am now on a shot to induce medical menopause in order to attempt to shrink the tumors prior to surgery. The larger the tumors, the more complicated and lengthy the surgery, the more time I will be under anesthesia, the more complications and blood transfusions I will need. So we're trying to get them shrunk at least half.

I work a part-time job that does NOT give me insurance. I also do NOT get paid for any time off period. My last paycheck was June 3rd. The company will NOT allow me back for "liability reasons" until after my surgery. (When I do have surgery, I'll be out 4-6 weeks in unpaid recovery as well.) I have already applied for and been denied medical and financial assistance. I'm asking anyone who can help for your support as a result.

I need a total of $2,600 just to pay my OB/GYN. As of September, I'm about $600 shy of that goal.

I have set up a Donation Fund here: http://tiny.cc/hysterectomy

I am also trying to promote my own store front as replacement income during this period: http://PhoenixFireDesigns.etsy.com/

My friends are also helping me set up a second shop full of donated items. You can find that here: http://PhoenixFunds.etsy.com/

If you could look around and see if there's something you'd like to buy, pass on my links, donate a hand crafted item, craft supplies or a vintage item for the fundraiser shop or make a donation - any of it would be helpful and appreciated. The more people pass on my information, links and story, the more I can hopefully raise the funds I need.

You can also find updates on my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/PhoenixFunds

Thank you for your support!

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[mrerschroeder]

First i want to say that I am glad your healthy or at least healthier... I was lead to your video because of your FB picture with a note Thanking Obama... Im curious why you would post that note and then tee off on America. $2600.00 up front and then thousands more hardly seems like a reason to thank Obama...

[memoryanddream]

@mrerschroeder At the time I recorded this, I was desperate and at my wit's end. Trying to come up with $50,000 for surgery was impossible for someone making $8k/year. It was before I found the PCIP insurance plan that ultimately allowed me to get the surgery I needed. The "I am ObamaCare" image was posted AFTER my surgery, in October.

[greenpilgrim50]

I'm assuming you've had your surgery. Send me a message and let me know how you're doing.

[memoryanddream]

@greenpilgrim50 Surgery was Oct 5th. So I'm still healing. Of course, now the real bills are starting. And I need to still keep awareness out there to help so I can pay them off.

[dorotwhy]

I just wanted to let you know that I suffer from the same problem and a friend told me that these uterine fibroid tumors and cysts will dissipate after menopause. Also, these tumors change in size during monthly hormone fluctuation. I suggest you look into ALL medical treatment options, including homeopathic treatment. Be VERY careful about taking the word of a handful of doctors. As for the doctor not signing a form so you may return to work ... that's absolutely ridiculous.

[memoryanddream]

@dorotwhy At 34, waiting 20 more years for menopause isn't exactly possible. My fibroids were so large they were causing me not only pain, but distorting my other organs and causing problems and nerve issues. I actually had surgery one week ago today and while I'm sore, I'm already feeling better.

And it's not that the doctor wouldn't write a note. It's that the HR department won't allow me back until I am "100%" better for liability reasons. It's THEIR absurdity, not my doctors.

[mrerschroeder]

@memoryanddream Hmmmmmm. Okay. So you didn't need the $2600.00 down payment after all? And by the way as fas as preexisting conditions go.... ( i know all about them trust me) Before Obama care you would still get coverage but you would have to wait 30 days for it to go into affect. Seems like you had a pretty long waiting period anyway... Im very glad you go some of the care you needed and I hope you get the rest.. But to thank Obama is lame.

[greenpilgrim50]

i had that happen to me in 90? I think it was. I sent my children to stay with my parents and had the surgery, then a friend took me in until I was able to return to work. Life has become much easier since those days but it's rough when you're on your own with no one to cushion the fall. Thank God I had my parents for my children & a good friend who let me stay with her during my recovery. I gave up my house during this time to save the rent & got better house later.

[memoryanddream]

@raycolondotcom Thank you for your thoughts and support. It's been amazing the kindness I've received from people and the support. That's been the bright light of a crappy situation. I'll be so happy when this is over with and I can start getting healthy and back to living again! Best to you and yours.

[raycolondotcom]

Hi Miss M., I've just watched your video on Blinkazoid's channel. It's terrible that this should happen in the "richest country in the world." I've visited your website and donated what I could. Good luck to you with your October 5TH surgery. Be well. Ray