Seeking Support During Challenging Health Journey
Fundraising campaign by
Earl Stevens
-
US$12,641raised of $60,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
My name is Earl Stevens, and I am seeking your support during this challenging chapter of my life.
On May 9th of this year, I underwent what I believed to be a routine hip revision surgery at North Shore Hospital. Unfortunately, the surgery revealed an infected hip and lasted a gruelling 8 hours with three dedicated surgeons. 8 of the past 11 weeks have been in hospital, undergoing 3 more surgeries to flush the infected hip. Each time, the incision had to be reopened - now 4 times. The latest surgery revealed infection down to the artificial hip joint, so now all the metal in the hip needs to be replaced.
This arduous journey has taken a significant physical and emotional toll, and I have faced numerous setbacks, and now I am preparing for yet another major surgery to combat the infection.
My family and I have persevered throughout this challenging time, but the mounting costs and lack of income have placed tremendous pressure on us.
Next Friday, I have another lengthy surgery to replace the temporary metal parts in my hip on Friday, August 4th. And so, another 2-3 weeks, making 12 out of 15 weeks in hospital. The ultimate goal is to have the final hip fitted in 2 - 3 months’ time, but the path to recovery remains challenging.
Your generous donation to support my recovery journey would be deeply appreciated. Nearly 3 months in the hospital is not something any of us plan for, and your compassionate support will help me get through this trying time.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Earl
Organizer
- Earl Stevens
- Auckland, NZ
I’m ordinarily a consultant in a two man firm providing design and investment banking services.
I’m ordinarily a consultant in a two man firm providing design and investment banking services.
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 31, 2023
I have a nephew who has had several surgeries/revisions. Disabled at 44 and no income as he's not eligible. :( Hope this helps some...
- David Glen
- Donated on Oct 24, 2023
Hope all goes well
The last two months
Update posted by Earl Stevens at 07:54 pm
A lot has happened in the last two months since my last post. After being in the hospital for 16 weeks, I finally went home on September 7th. However, I received a call from the infectious diseases department at the hospital, informing me that my CRP had increased to 120,. . . . .
Fun times
Update posted by Earl Stevens at 05:31 am
On 18 August, I ended up having another full hip replacement due to the fact that they had diagnosed a Candida albicans fungal infection in my hip. The operation was about seven hours, and seems to have been successful in terms of eradicating the bacterial infection, but thr fungal infection. . . . .
Maintenance day
Update posted by Earl Stevens at 07:00 pm
Yesterday I had an X-ray first thing in the morning. Fortunately no damage to the hip from the previous night’s mishap getting into bed. I also had another ultrasound procedure to start drainage of the 600 ml of fluid buildup. Awaiting lab test results to see if there is any
Hurt my hip
Update posted by Earl Stevens at 03:05 pm
Almost too embarrassed to report another abnormal day. Procedure to aspirate fluid from hip went ok but I hurt my hip in the toilet when I sat down and then when I got back into bed swinging legs onto the bed last night. Big click. Big pain. 2.54 am waiting
New hip infection. Unbelievable
Update posted by Earl Stevens at 10:47 am
Daily believe it or not time:I’ve been told today that I’ve now got another infection in the hip that has just been replaced 10 days ago and that may mean another full hip replacement. And I have about a 600 ml buildup of fluid in the hip according to the. . . . .
Latest stitches unveiled
Update posted by Earl Stevens at 10:06 pm
this is the fifth time this incision has been opened and stitched or stapled since May 9th. 3 months and one week of not so much fun while I’ve battled the hip infections. 9 weeks in hospital. 5 operations. 20 hours of surgery under general anaesthetic. Hopefully I will be. . . . .
Home in 1-2 weeks perhaps
Update posted by Earl Stevens at 08:38 pm
One of the surgeons came by. I have another 2 weeks of IV antibiotics. So I may get out mid next week or the following week depending on IV arrangements as the IV is every 8 hours! Wound is draining like a cow - 30 ml in the last 2
Finances - Tatters explained
Update posted by Earl Stevens at 07:56 am
Just a clarification for a number of you who wondered why I was fundraising from my hospital bed and I will be completely honest. The 2004 Porsche you saw for sale. It has zero equity. 100% finance with MTF and that’s the one I managed to save from repossession by. . . . .
ICU/HDU last few days summary
Update posted by Earl Stevens at 04:01 am
Tuesday 8th PM - Transfusion #7Just sitting and waiting for the latest transfusion to complete. Friday 4th August Repeat of stage 1 hip revisionI had another hip replacement on Friday - a 6-hour operation to remove all the infected metalware and put another temporary hip in.Then it took a long. . . . .
2nd temporary hip replacement
Update posted by Earl Stevens at 01:57 am
The operation took six hours and so I got out of the operating theatre about 3:15 pm and then I spent until 9 pm in the recovery unit as to stabilise pain medication. In the end they put me on a combination of ketamine and oxycodone. The ketamine by infusion. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Susan Caiazzo
- Donated on Nov 14, 2023
I pray for the best outcome for you Earl and I want to show you my appreciation for all the videos you did Wayback during the beginning of this whole hip debacle the people responsible God will handle for now. I hope the doctors handle you correctly. God bless you and keep you safe 🙏🏻
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 31, 2023
I have a nephew who has had several surgeries/revisions. Disabled at 44 and no income as he's not eligible. :( Hope this helps some...
- David Glen
- Donated on Oct 24, 2023
Hope all goes well
- Jan Price
- Donated on Oct 24, 2023
Hope this helps Earl . Best wishes to a true hipster warrior
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 24, 2023
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 23, 2023
All the best mate, I really feel for you.
- bobbi wilson
- Donated on Oct 23, 2023
Earl your posts give me strength to keep fighting for revision I hope things get better for you🙏
- Margaret Marinari
- Donated on Oct 23, 2023
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 23, 2023
- Karan Singh
- Donated on Sep 06, 2023
Get well soon, Earl, and then, let's create something big.
I pray for the best outcome for you Earl and I want to show you my appreciation for all the videos you did Wayback during the beginning of this whole hip debacle the people responsible God will handle for now. I hope the doctors handle you correctly. God bless you and keep you safe 🙏🏻