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Help Bob Groth Overcome Medical and Financial Hurdles

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I am updating my original GoFundMe. Some past history for those who aren't aware... May 20th of this year, I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis. I had 2 abdominal surgeries 5 days apart and returned home from the hospital 16 days later with a colostomy bag attached to my stomach. I returned to work in early September, recovered from the original Diverticulitis surgeries. My original GoFundMe was the only thing which kept Diana and I afloat money wise during the time I was off work. Everything was going well after returning to work but I still of course had the colostomy bag. There were a couple of times I had to leave work due to bag failure. The opportunity in the surgeons holiday schedules to reverse the colostomy became available so I took it. Nov 13th I was admitted to the DSM Methodist Hospital for the planned surgical reversal of the colostomy done back in late May. I'm home now at home recovering.. The usual 1 and 1/2 hour surgery became 3 and 1/2 hours due to massive scar tissue having to be removed, and some "interior relocation" needed to be done, resulting in an ileostomy. I have a temporary ileostomy bag attached to the upper intestines to allow the lower intestines to heal completely. Removal of the ileostomy might happen mid January, but is an easier process with shorter recovery time and minimal issues. I am not able to lift anything over 10 lbs for at least the next 6 weeks to avoid the possibility of a hernia. So limited life for now, but I have my Wife Diana here so I'm in good hands. I'm open to chats, phone calls or even visits if anyone wants to harass me... lol. I ask that anyone who can help support us with financial donations, with prayers and well wishes, please do so. Anything really does help and is immensely appreciated! Thank you! - Bob Groth
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  • Kassidy Liggett
    • $60
    • 6 mos
  • Marlene Marsh
    • $100
    • 8 mos
  • Robin Rindsig
    • $100
    • 8 mos
  • Kent Vandehaar
    • $100
    • 8 mos
  • Michaelle Liggett
    • $75
    • 8 mos
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Bob Groth
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Lake City, IA

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