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On May 15th, 2017 I was in an ATV accident resulting in a surgery to place a plate and screws into my leg. On July 1st a severe bone infection was discovered and treatment with IV antibiotics began. I was then transported from a hospital in Pagosa Springs, CO to San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM. Since my initial operation on May 15th, she has had 9 operations and will have at least 3 more.
The first was to clean the wound. The second was a follow-up surgery to ensure maximum cleanliness. After a couple of days, the doctor noticed a blister that forming on my wound so he preformed another operation. This time, to remove the plate and 8 screws that had gotten infected. The doctors later found that my bone had started getting infected where the hardware was initially placed so they performed another surgery to put an antibiotic rod in her bone meant to treat my inner bone infection.
The last 9 months have been some of the most physically painful days I’ve ever had to face to date and I will need additional surgeries to get a bone graph and to remove this external fixator that I currently have on my right leg. I will have to wear this fixator for 8 more months to ensure my leg heals correctly. It has been painful both mentally and physically.
This would've been my 8th year as a wildland firefighter, which is a major source of my primary income. I am and be unemployed until my recovery is complete.
The monies being raised are to assist my family with gas, food, and lodging as they travel three hours each way to and from Dulce, NM to Albuquerque, NM for additional appointments as well as surgeries. They will also assist myself with bills as I am unable to work during my recovery period.
I am a member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation and International Indigenous Youth Council. I defended the water for several weeks in Standing Rock, ND and recently completed a lengthy art project for Honor the Earth. Any support to help me as I recover this period is greatly appreciated. Please help me get back on my feet so I can help my brothers and sisters to protect this land and help our native communities. Thank you, Kris.
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