Support for Lisa's Healing

Hello Everyone!

As most know, I have always lived a healthy, active life, and never in a million years would I have guessed I would be where I am today. Faced with a major health concern.

It all began in 2023 when I had gallbladder removal for a large gallstone. (thanks to my genetics) Later that year I had a hysterectomy for what had been years of ongoing menstrual issues. I had some reservations about going through with this procedure, but everyone I spoke with who had it done, all said it was the best decision they made.

Well that wasn't the case for me. Five days following my surgery I had an unexpected life trauma where my significant other was rushed to the ER and placed on a ventilator and hospitalized for 9 days with epiglottitis.

During that time I was put in a situation that required me to be his advocate and I was unable to get the rest I needed for my body to properly recover. This led me to not only deal with physical trauma but emotional trauma as well.

Within 2 weeks the unexpected happened. I ended up with a bowel obstruction and was hospitalized for 3 days. During this time I lost an extreme amount of weight.

This is where I got my first taste of what death really feels like. And this is where my thoughts about my relationship with God began to change. I’ve always believed in God, but I lacked a strong relationship with him for a long time.

After my hospital stay I saw a GI Motility Specialist and had a colonoscopy to rule out any issues in the large intestines after bowel obstruction, however everything was all clear.

Just when I thought I was in the clear, this is where the real battle began…

Come November, just one month following the bowel obstruction, I began having major pelvic pain. The more activity I tried to do the worse I felt.

I visited my OBGYN who then ordered some physical therapy. After PT, I was referred to an Orthopedic Dr. who did x-rays and MRIs but nothing looked abnormal. I was then given more PT for a possible hip flexor tear.

The 2nd round of PT was very challenging and I was determined to give my all in order to get better. Halfway through that process things began to get significantly worse, to the point I could barely walk. All PT was paused and my family doctor ordered a pelvic MRI but, yet again, nothing looked abnormal.

From this point I began to have major bowel issues; I could not sit, stand or walk normally for any length of time. The daily things we take for granted like sitting in a chair, driving a car, walking the dog, making meals, eating solid food, visiting family, or getting a good night's rest are all things I currently lack. (So whatever you do, be grateful for the little things)

From March to April I have been in so much pain it is unbearable. I’ve ended up in the ER on 4 different occasions. 2 of those trips were by way of an ambulance. (on one trip they thought I was having a sepsis response due to my vitals - Thank God I was not). During the 3rd visit to ER, they found a rare femoral hernia and indicated that there may be an additional hernia as well. However, the surgical team I met with a few days later said that the imaging of the femoral hernia obtained in the ER was inconclusive and that more imaging would be needed. This left me with a known hernia, but with no path to recovery. At first I felt defeated but I prayed harder, asking God to help me fight this battle.

On April 11th God intervened when I was again back in the ER. Finally I was seen by a surgeon who said even though imagining isn't showing us what we need to move forward with a hernia repair surgery, there's more than enough going on for us to do an exploratory surgery.

Currently I am scheduled for pre-surgery consultation on May 1st.

Needless to say, all of this has become a financial challenge, especially with missing work due to the current issues and sleepless nights. Any support you can give whether financially (a small amount goes a long way), emotionally or by prayer, I would be eternally grateful. - If anyone would like to send their support via PayPal or Venmo please reach out to me.

I’m trusting that God will continue to give me strength to make it until surgery, and as I look to get on a path towards healing and better health. I long for the days where I laugh more than I cry.

I know God has bigger plans for me than I can currently see. But I trust the process no matter how difficult the road is right now.

With All My Love, Lisa

PS: I want to say Thank You in advance for any support you can provide, and for all who have prayed for me thus far, I Love You, All!