(For Auroras, morning people)
BFSkinner’s Overall Situation:
Another hospitalization for our late-night entertainer and community builder, BFSkinner, this time for complications of Crohn disease again. He is in severe abdominal pain due to a complete intestinal blockage. He had a CT scan and x-rays to evaluate the reasons for the intestinal block; he is waiting for the results. He also has painful kidney stones in both ureters, which is another complication of Crohn’s.
Beyond that, as you may already know, he is struggling financially. His most recent administrative hearing for Social Security was postponed 90 days until April due to his lawyer being hospitalized. BFSkinner is very grateful for the help he ‘has received, but he needs help once again.
Please help him pay his March bills. We have set a goal of $2000 for this fundraiser. Some people choose to leave a comment that they have made a donation, and others choose not to do that.
Boring medical stuff:
Intestines:
Oh, crap, do we have to talk about that? … (yes) … BFSkinner woke up in intense abdominal pain this morning, but he has no abdominal pain now. He has been able to pass only a little gas, nothing else (nothing significant for 3 whole days). Apparently temporary intestinal constrictions are common in people with Crohn disease. Ugh. He is on a clear-liquid diet to give his bowels rest.
Kidneys:
BF has kidney pain now, and depending on his urologist's schedule and the whims of his insurance company or companies (dueling and impenetrable bureaucracies), he may be able to have lithotripsy of the new and fresh-fallen right stones as well as a stent removal.
Financial Picture
Grim, but hope rises. So far, we have aggregated about $300 for BFSkinner toward his $2000 goal. He has limited Internet access in the hospital, so he is not certain. Many a mickle make a muckle.
From BFSkinner’s heart to yours:
"I thank everybody for their comments and support and send my warmest thoughts and regards."
Please help BFSkinner:
How to help BFSkinner reach his goal of $2000:
- Go to PayPal.com (100% to BFSkinner) and click “Send Money to Family and Friends.” Enter BFSkinner’s email address: houstonbfskinner AT netscape DOT net, and the amount you are sending. The sender's name is visible to the recipient, but he will not know your user name unless you tell him.
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BFSkinner's GoFundMe page (92% to BF).
- To send a check or an identity-protecting money order by mail, please send BFSkinner a kosmail or an email to get his address.
How to help BFSkinner in other ways:
Recommend this diary, offer encouraging comments of any kind, including prayers, and wishes. Chat among yourselves, as I will not be able to participate much. He will be able to read comments, but he may not be able to Recommend or comment.
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