Always the testimony.
The first 4 surgeons turned me down saying it was "too complex" and "too dangerous" for them to even attempt the surgery. We finally found a surgeon on Denver that will do it and because there was so much damage done to the spinal cord it is recommended that I have it asap. They will remove two vertebrates from my neck C4 & C5 which is called a Vertebrectomy or Corpectomy and then when the swelling goes down in a week or so a 2nd surgery will have to take place from the back of my neck to build a cage and a fusion from C2 to T2. I will remain in the hospital for about a month until I complete PT and Rehab. This is the most painful and dangerous surgery they do and will be even more unbearable because of the medications they will have me on won`t compete to all the medications I have been on for so long.
So this is the test of all tests that I have been through in my life and as sad is it will be the animals I rescued will have to be put down because I decided to rescue them and thought I could do it all on my own. I am in a critical condition with a fatal outcome if I do not have this surgery asap. The medical bills and the copay will be outrageous as I have already gotten in almost $50K worth. The travels and hotel expenses and someone to care for the animals leaves me going through this alone 450 miles from home. I truly hope that this testimony brings many people to God and helps those who can use this to get through their own trials. I was hoping that the Go Fund Me gofund.me/MySpinalSurgery would get the attention it is needing and that by the attention it will get all the rescues in a home and my husband and daughter can be beside me through this very scary and terrifying time in my life. I have 9 days for a miracle to occur....can I make this happen? It depends on the eyes that God directs this to and to those who may need the same kind of love and help one day if they are ever faced with such an decision as this one. The drunk driver that ran the red light took a life that night of a man who just returned from Desert Storm and left the rest of us mangled to get through life the best way we could....he is not getting mine!! He walked with a scratch on his wrist and probation....and we have to depend on the help from strangers to make it to the next stage....where is the justice in that? If all goes well I will be updating from Denver with all feeling back in my hands, arms, feet and in a stable condition!!! Thank you guys as always for being here. God bless.
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Hi Brandy,
Know that you have a lot of folks praying for you. There is power in that and I really believe that to be true.What is also true is for you to deeply believe that you will be OK......Dick
They truly are,,,,6 days left and only God can make this happen :) God Bless and thank you!
Thanks for your prayers....I truly appreciate them! If you only new my whole life`s story.....I need someone who can help me write a book. It would help so many people from children, women and men. But right now...I have to get through one!!
You will be in my thoughts and prayers Brandy, take care and let the doctors and your body repair itself...wishing you well.
Monte
Thank you Montewolf....my body has been so through so much and the scars tell the story. It always seems to repair itself as it is made to. It is the emotional scars that take so long to heal. The doctor who will be performing the surgery is Dr.John Barker in Lone Pine Denver at Skyridge Medical Center. Out of 5 surgeons we traveled to see Dr. Barker is the only one who felt like he could do it. I wish I could have a second opinion on how it will be performed but I suppose I will be lucky to even get there to have this. I was hoping that I have someone on here who knew something about it as it is a 2 -part surgery and I will be in there a month by myself as it looks right now. Thanks...God Bless!
Thank you Kathy....I am terrified!! I know I have a lot of prayers going up for me and that is a good thing!
I truly wish that there was more I could do, but prayers and all such spiritual things being sent your way and special pleas on your behalf.....
Oh Brandy, I was so hoping that things would be better for you by now. I am so sorry to hear that it has come to this. Prayer is all that I have right now but you definitely have my prayers. Take care and God bless you and yours.
God Bless you and your family, even the rescued ones ;-)
Our prayers are with you through this Brandy. Be well.
Thank you Ken...I am still planning on blogging my lifes story...just need to make it through this one first!!
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My dearest Brandy, I am so sorry to hear this ... I don't know what to say ... but you will certainly be in my prayers. I believe God will help you during this challenging times of yr life; and you are a very strong woman and I know you will get through this tough times victoriously!!
Our dear God will certainly not leave you nor forsake you ... I am not sure how I could help you further. :( Kindly pm me if you need someone to talk to. God bless you with peace, wisdom, knowledge and understanding. :)
Jewel, you have been such a wonderful friend to me and your help and prayers are much appreciated! I really didn`t know what the outcome would be when I first begin losing the feeling in my hands but I did know that it was due to my neck because I turned my head either way it would send shocks to my spine to me toes. I wanted to get as much help with the rescue as I could because I had no way of knowing just how badly the situation would turn out. I cannot imagine someone being helped by this other than maybe God is putting someone in my path along the way whether it be at the hospital waiting room where hopefully if we get enough money gathered my husband will be sitting who reads the Bible and Bible Prophecy everyday that may have an impact on someones question or beliefs. Or the hall way, a vending machine or maybe even one of the staff. I don`t know why this is the way it it is but I was hoping to get this on the front page of Go Fund Me so that maybe it would bring enough attention to get the rescues in a home before then. I only have 6 days left to accomplish this but I know that God will put this in the front of the people who will be able to help get it there. I just don`t know how to be anything other than a testimony and my life`s story of survival is why the doctor agreed to take this one. Now I just need to make sure I can get there even if I have to go by myself......I`m trying!
You are in my prayers, my dearest Brandy. :) In our "little" human mind, I can't think how this situation could change for the better, but I can tell you from my heart that we have a big God and He is really a God of miracles and He will certainly know what is best for you!! :)
You are a very courageous woman and I know that you will go through this challenging times victoriously!! Lots of love, Jewel Carol