Chris's road to recovery after a lifesaving OP
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Approximately the second week of December, I contracted Covid19. Knowing that my body was suffering what felt like heart attacks, I was told it was just Covid and go home. From December to this past February week, I now know that I suffered multiple heart attacks (up to 10 to 12). I decided to get a second opinion.
That second opinion saved my life. We found out that my heart had 3 blocked arteries.
1st- 100%
2nd- 95%
3rd- 75%
Always listen to your body.
I then underwent CABG surgery aka Triple Bypass surgery.
Recovery was touch and go. I was on a ventilator almost 3 days fighting for my life.
Now I'm on the long road to recovery.
No health insurance. They've told me that I will be out of work for 1 to 3 months. Limited duty.
I'll need ramps, medical supplies and devices. My diet will change.
I'll need many follow ups and in home care. I'm about 1 hour away from my cardiac team.
Lot's of therapy.
Meds, meds and more meds.
All of this with lost income doesn't mix and will make recovery tougher. With no medical coverage, we will rely on Medicaid but my bills will exceed over $500,000.
I'm happy to be here on earth breathing.
Thank each one of you.
That second opinion saved my life. We found out that my heart had 3 blocked arteries.
1st- 100%
2nd- 95%
3rd- 75%
Always listen to your body.
I then underwent CABG surgery aka Triple Bypass surgery.
Recovery was touch and go. I was on a ventilator almost 3 days fighting for my life.
Now I'm on the long road to recovery.
No health insurance. They've told me that I will be out of work for 1 to 3 months. Limited duty.
I'll need ramps, medical supplies and devices. My diet will change.
I'll need many follow ups and in home care. I'm about 1 hour away from my cardiac team.
Lot's of therapy.
Meds, meds and more meds.
All of this with lost income doesn't mix and will make recovery tougher. With no medical coverage, we will rely on Medicaid but my bills will exceed over $500,000.
I'm happy to be here on earth breathing.
Thank each one of you.
Organizer
Christopher Shifflett
Organizer
Waynesboro, VA