May 20, 2024
I want to thank everyone who has been here for me in everyway. I have the best family, friends and doctors on my side. Thank you for being my support group, my life saver and my emotional support through it all. I made it through a life saving surgery, a liver transplant, recovery which is still going on and the loss of my sister. Without each and everyone of you I couldn't have made it through. All the prayers for me, my brother and my whole family were felt. I especially want to thank my Aunt Sally and Kathy, Michael and my niece, Stephanie for staying with me so they could get a break away from me and my talking! Lol. Aunt Sally, thank you for going all out for me when the others weren't able to be there. I couldn't have made it without you or the rest of my family and friends. Everyone in my life has made a huge impact on my life! It will take time to heal but I will bounce back better than ever. Life is tough, but so am I!
April 2, 2024
Praise God! Stacey received the gift of life today! She was contacted this morning concerning a possible match for a liver transplant. After anxiously waiting, she was informed that it was a match! Stacey spent hours in surgery, and she is currently recovering in the ICU surrounded by family and friends. The months ahead will be hard, but Stacey is strong! Please keep her in your prayers! She will need help financially through this long process of recovery. Stacey will have to stay in a hotel room in Oklahoma City for the next 3 months (due to transplant requirements), because her home is too far away from the hospital. If you are able to give, please do. Thank you!
October 8, 2023
Hello everyone! A few updates on what is going on. At the end of September, I had a procedure called a Liver Tip, which is a liver stent. This was placed to help the liver out and to move the fluid.
On October 1st, after working all day, I had something happen, and not knowing how I got home had a bout of confusion and just wanted to sleep. My family found me at home, not being myself after they had problems waking me. I later found out that the ammonia level from the liver cirrhosis was extremely high and could have easily gone into a coma or not wake up at all. I have been in the hospital all week and am weak and still a little foggy. This was such a scary moment for my family and myself. My coworkers was also a big help sending someone out to help me and my family get to the hospital. I just wanted to send this update and say thank you and to let everyone know that things do happen to us when we are fighting diseases like cirrhosis of the Liver and other health conditions.
This is another reason I am reaching out to you to please help me by donating to my fundraiser for all the expenses and sharing this Link so others will be aware of what happens and how HelpHopeLive helps us throughout the process.
Thank you again and God Bless!
Stacey
September 12, 2023
I would like to thank everyone who has donated to and or shared my fundraiser. I am blessed to have everyone's help and prayers. I still have a ways to go and need help.
MOST COMMON TRANSPLANT EXPENSES ARE:
Pre-transplant medical care needs
Organ procurement
Hospital admission for transplant
Physician cost for transplant
Post-transplant medical care needs
Immunosuppressants and other medications for life.
Please go to this site and you can learn more on what HelpHopeLive can do for others and for me. Any donation makes a huge difference and is a blessing. I can not do this without the help of my family, friends, co-workers and other kind people. Please share this post to others and help me reach out to others. This will not just help me but others as well.
Thank you,
Stacey
August 8, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to read this post. This is one of the hardest things to do, to ask for help. I need help in covering all the costs with not just a transplant but with medications running over $2500 and more a month, doctor's visits, gas and toll and other expenses that go along with this procedure. If anyone can please help and donate any amount is appreciated more than you know. If you are not able then please share to your friend, family and social media so others can see how important any transplant is for everyone. I want to thank you all for spreading the word and donating. I understand how hard it is during the times we have with bills and life. God Bless you all and thank you!
August 6, 2023
Thank you so much to everyone that has donated so far. I am so grateful to everyone that has donated so far and shared the site. I still have a ways to go so please share the link and every amount is appreciated. Thank you!
God Bless!
Stacey
August 1, 2023
Stacey is currently having test and procedures done in preparation for her liver transplant. Stacey wants to thank everyone who has made a contribution. Please continue to show your support! It is greatly appreciated!- Stephanie Steele (Stacey's niece)
July 31, 2023
Family and friends,
I am having to have tests run and procedures done to prepare for a liver transplant. Due to having Crohn's Disease and other health problems I now am in liver failure due to having Cirrhosis of the Liver from medications. I am having to fundraise to cover costs and meds for the rest of my life. I would appreciate any help you can give whether it's a donation or sharing this and spreading the word for me. It is all very important to not just me but to make others aware of what an organ transplant does for the recipient, donor, family and friends. Please help any way you can. Thank you all and may God bless each one of us!
Stacey
