!SUPPORT SKULULU!

Dear people,

Salaam Alaikoum

Our dear friend, brother, cousin, lover, neighbour, surf-teacher, human being, Hamza, known as SKULULU, needs our support. In the last couple of months his health started to get in the way of his daily activities. After a couple of tests in the hospital, the results came back. a Hiatal Hernia is causing acid reflux, nausea, shortness of breath and pressure in the upper abdomen and chest. Most of us know Skululu as a very active surfer, who enjoys teaching, surfing and leading an active life. This hiatal hernia is a big obstacle and his body is his instrument and the way he makes a living. With his symptoms getting worse, stress is also becoming a factor that is getting in the way of his daily practice. You must know him as a happy, full energy, positive human being, this condition has a big impact on his mood and mental state.

After visiting a few clinics, he found a doctor in Agadir who wants to do the procedure and the clinic plus the doctor are trustworthy. There are different types of hiatal hernia's, for the first 2 types medication can help. They've tried some medications, but they did not change his symptoms. He has a severe type that can only be fixed with surgery. It is a minor surgical procedure, they use small keyhole incisions. Unfortunately he doesn't (yet) have health insurance in Morocco and this is one of the reasons I'm starting this gofundme. Another reason is to prevent his symptoms from becoming chronic. I know these are troubled times that we live in, but let's try to support our friend where we can with whatever amount possible.

The procedure will cost €1400, the rest of the money will be used to pay for medication (after surgery, costs to be confirmed), travel expanses (before and after surgery +/- €100), checkups after the procedure (costs to be confirmed), rent plus fixed costs (+/- 6months €1500) this will buy time to recover after surgery (€€ for incidentals). He will not be able to work and provide for himself since his body is his instrument and the way he makes a living. We will be transparant with receipts, showing costs to whomever decides to donate.

I hope you want to donate small or big amount, whatever you can and please share this within your community and let's put a smile back on SKULULU'S face and let's get him breathing, surfing, teaching soon again, Inshallah!

With love and care his friend, family, fellow human being,

Khadija.

More information about his condition:

What is a Hiatal Hernia?

A hiatal hernia occurs when the top of your stomach pushes up through an opening in your diaphragm into your chest. Your diaphragm is the muscle barrier that separates your abdominal cavity from your chest cavity. A hernia is when any organ or tissue pushes through a weakness in the tissue barrier that normally contains it.

What is recovery from hiatal hernia surgery like?

You may need to recover in the hospital for a day or two, depending on your condition and the type of surgery you had. Recovery is generally shorter and easier when you have laparoscopic surgery or robotic surgery for hernia repair. That’s because these methods use small, keyhole incisions instead of the larger incision needed for open surgery. But sometimes, the open approach is necessary.

You’ll continue to recover at home for another two to six weeks. During this period, while your surgery is healing, you won’t be able to eat normally due to temporary symptoms and side effects. Your provider will prescribe a very limited diet, beginning with clear liquids and gradually progressing to soft foods and, finally, solids. Weight loss after hiatal hernia surgery is common — typically 10 to 15 pounds (4.5 to 6.8 kilograms).

How effective is surgery for a hiatal hernia?

Hiatal hernia surgery has a 90% success rate. Most people are able to discontinue medications and enjoy life free of acid reflux after hiatal hernia surgery. You’ll have follow-up visits with your provider at least once a year after completing your recovery to check on your repaired hernia and make sure everything’s still working right. If any new problems develop or old problems return, they’ll be on the case.