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Lindsay's Surgery for Tumor & Heart Valves
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My name is Lindsay Gabriel and I need some surgeries ASAP. In 2021, I became adamant with my doctors that something was wrong. After jumping through hoops and them telling me that I'm too young to have anything wrong with me, we finally found the main issues. I have about a two inch tumor on my neck near my lymph node, and a cyst on my thyroid. The tumor needs to be removed and is causing me pain and lots of discomfort. It is interwoven with nerves and in a sensitive spot, but I'm hoping my surgeon can show it who's boss. See, I wasn't always falling asleep and feeling sick for nothing lol! In addition, I found out that two of my heart valves are not working correctly. I have arrhythmia, my mitral valve is deformed, and blood is regurgitating back where it's not supposed to- I'll spare all the gross details lol. Unclear at this time whether these are related, but they are definitely taking a toll on my body. I can't fight off infections (I've had four just recently), always getting sick, get super high 105 degree fevers, and I'm always very sore and tired. Until even recently, I did not know the degree of how bad of shape my body was in, and was shocked but also relieved to find the culprits. It has become apparent I need surgery and I need it quick; and also need the funds to do so since this is all happening so quickly. My first surgery to get my tumor removed is on April 6th, with open heart surgery happening as soon as I gather the strength after. Anything is appreciated, even shares and support.
Thank you.
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Lindsay Gabriel
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Kissimmee, FL