Sean ‘Ghost’ Muller

On Anzac Day what Sean thought was indigestion quickly turned.

After going to the doctor and being told to go to hospital immediately Sean underwent an agonising 17 hour open heart surgery.

They discovered not only did his aorta rupture but he has heart disease, which would never of been detected.

His heart was physically disintegrating.

As they tried to repair his heart the amazing surgeons worked endlessly to try and control the bleeding resulting in part of his heart being replaced by a mechanical device.

At this time we were told to wait and hope Sean keeps fighting, if he started to bleed in recovery there was nothing more they could do. We were devastated.

Currently Sean is still fighting and in ICU, he returned to theatre for a second time on Tuesday and taken off ecmo.

Which is amazing progress!

Sean had a rocky night but we are hoping to return to theatre for a final time later in the week to close his chest & slowly allow him to rest and come out of sedation.

Despite the devastating news,

Sean remains fighting strong!

Unfortunately the physical and emotional burden of his heart rupture & disease are not the only negatives, with financial stressors we know will be a major issue.

For a guy who’s one focus is his son & providing for him, we feel as though it’s time to ask for help. Despite Melbourne having an amazing medical system, there are countless expenses that aren’t covered, including loss of income, future specialist appointments, testing, bills, counselling, medications just to name a few.

As much as he will hate us doing this, we need to help him focus on recovering not the financial implications.

If you are in a position to make a donation of any kind, or even to share this link, we would be so very grateful.

Thanking you so much for all your love and support from myself Corey (Sean’s Brother) & Family