Helping to fund Hayleys Jaw joint replacement, that isn't a publicly funded surgery.
Christchurch, Canterbury
Hi everyone, I'm Hayley, a 34 year old Mum of 3 and I need a complete joint replacement on both sides of my jaw.
The condition I have means my jaw joints are deteriorating very quickly. I am on a liquid/ very soft food diet and I am constantly in pain. Some days are better than others that's for sure. I may look fit and healthy on the outside but I am suffering terribly on the inside.
I have already had five surgeries on my jaw and am now at the point where total joint replacement is my only option left.
Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated by our family.
This surgery isn't publicly funded and my health insurance only covers $60,000 of the $90,000 required to cover the surgery costs.
Through working second jobs and fundraising, we are creeping our way towards the amount we need, but aren't quite there yet.
Surgery is booked for the 13th of June and I am so nervous!
Thanks for reading my story!
Hayley 💜
Previous page: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/please-help-hayley-get-the-surgery-she-needs
Surgery costs
Surgery is done! 19 June 2022
Well I am now several days post op, what a journey this week has been! I was in theatre for 8 hours and spent a further 2 in recovery before I was moved back to the ward.
I have very restricted movement in my jaw at the moment and can barley get a teaspoon in my mouth.
I start physiotherapy this week (a cost we didn't account for) and will need a bit more time off work than we first imagined too.
Just waiting for accounts to come through but I don't think we will quite be able to cover everything!
Thank you so much everyone for all your support and following our journey!
Hayley 💜
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