Surgery for Liliana the Mermaid
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Liliana was born with bilateral Clubfoot. She was originally mistreated locally. At just 6 months old she had a tenotomy performded on both feet without any anesthesia, while Eli held her down. She had multiple issues at this Hospital which ultimately resulted in her developing complex clubfoot. We sought care elsewhere and found an amazing doctor in Mission Viejo. We have been paying out-of-pocket for her visits because she is out of network. Thankfully she works with us financially and has been such a blessing to us . She performed another tenotomy 3 years ago and fixed what the previous provider did.
Unfortunately, Liliana's left foot has relapsed. Our current provider is sending her to one of the best Clubfoot doctors who is now in Florida. We will be flying to Florida and getting a more intense surgery that will also be removing scar tissue from her previous surgeries as well as lengthen her Achilles tendon. Because this is another out-of-network provider we will be paying out-of-pocket as well as traveling and lodging. We will be flying to Florida for the surgery coming back home and continuing care with our Mission Viejo provider. Four weeks after her surgery we fly back to Florida to follow up and remove the hardware they will place in her foot. Liliana will need a wheelchair as she will be immobile for at least 4 months. She will also need a walker and alot of physical therapy. On top of my fundraisers I have had multiple people ask for ways to donate. We also have Venmo, Zelle and Cashapp. We don't expect help as we have been doing this on our own since she was born but because this is going to be such a financial strain on us anything will help. I appreciate all those who have already donated and purchased goodies I've made. Y'all have literally brought me and Eli to tears. We appreciate all your prayers and checking in on Lili. I'm waiting for an actual date but I'm praying this happens in January or February!! Again, I appreciate you!
Unfortunately, Liliana's left foot has relapsed. Our current provider is sending her to one of the best Clubfoot doctors who is now in Florida. We will be flying to Florida and getting a more intense surgery that will also be removing scar tissue from her previous surgeries as well as lengthen her Achilles tendon. Because this is another out-of-network provider we will be paying out-of-pocket as well as traveling and lodging. We will be flying to Florida for the surgery coming back home and continuing care with our Mission Viejo provider. Four weeks after her surgery we fly back to Florida to follow up and remove the hardware they will place in her foot. Liliana will need a wheelchair as she will be immobile for at least 4 months. She will also need a walker and alot of physical therapy. On top of my fundraisers I have had multiple people ask for ways to donate. We also have Venmo, Zelle and Cashapp. We don't expect help as we have been doing this on our own since she was born but because this is going to be such a financial strain on us anything will help. I appreciate all those who have already donated and purchased goodies I've made. Y'all have literally brought me and Eli to tears. We appreciate all your prayers and checking in on Lili. I'm waiting for an actual date but I'm praying this happens in January or February!! Again, I appreciate you!
Organizer
ANTIONETTE DUNGAN
Organizer
Redlands, CA