Collin's shoulder replacement surgeries
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Hi, my name is Collin & as a result of a doctor's major mistake, it resulted in me being put into a drug induced coma for 9 weeks or I would've died. During this time I required large doses of the steroid Prednisone because the previous doctor I mentioned caused severe damage to my lungs & the Prednisone was used to help my lungs to keep functioning. But the problem with having these large doses of Prednisone though, was they caused damage to the ball & socket joints (hip joint, shoulder joint) therefore those joints needed replacing because they became too painful for me to use. I had been on the waiting list for my shoulders to be done for 3 years when COVID hit. So now I've been waiting for over 6 years for my shoulders to be replaced. Approximately 2 years ago I got private health insurance because the pain is nearly unbearable when using my shoulders, even with the large doses of painkillers I am on, so that I could get the surgeries done sooner. After problems with 2 orthopaedic surgeon's, I have found the perfect surgeon to fix my shoulders. The reason I've set up this go fund me is that he requires his fee up front as do his assistant, the anaesthetist & the excess for the hospital. I'm only receiving a Disability Support Pension & I just can't put together enough funds so that I can get my shoulders replaced & finally be relieved of this extreme pain. Once I have both of my shoulders replaced, I'll be able to return to work & finally be self sufficient. If you can help me out with a donation, my appreciation will be unmeasured.
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Collin Ward
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Mount Urah, QLD