Lupe’s Backstory
In 2020, during the pandemic, my mom became very ill. At first, she thought it was just the flu, but after several days of not getting better, she decided to go to the ER. After doing chest X-rays they determined she had pneumonia and sent her home. We later learned she should have been hospitalized and treated. This delay led to the development of Lupus and Interstitial Lung Disease. We knew a lung transplant would be in her future, but we were expecting it to be later down the road. On October 17th I took her for a follow-up appointment with her pulmonologist in San Diego. Upon his exam, he decided it was time to start her transplant process and keep in admitted in the hospital for the time being. Her work has decided to cancel her insurance which was $330 a month and put her on cobra which is around $1,000 a month. We have been told that for the first 6 months she will have to be within an hour of the hospital in case of an emergency. We have had no time to prepare for these added expenses. Any donations would be greatly appreciated as we navigate this journey. We thank you all for your well wishes, prayers, love, and support during these times. We know she is in the best hands!
Where would your contributions go?
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Medical cost
Insurance dues, out-of-pocket expense, and co-pays. Her health insurance has been canceled through her work and she has been given cobra which runs about $1,000 a month.
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HoUsing cost
We have been informed that she we need to stay in San Diego for the first six months post surgery. We live about 2 hours away so housing expenses will be needed.
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MiScellaneous expenses
She will need a full time caregiver. Expenses for travel, gas, and things to be able to properly care for her after surgery. (ie wheel chair, hospital bed.)
Facts About Lupe
• She is one of 5 kids.
• She is a mother to two kids. Son Joshua and Daughter Nichole.
• She has 6 grandchildren! Gavin(14), Reghan(11) Cruz(6), Presley(5), Paisley(4), and Hudson(3).
•She has worked in the dental field her entire life.
•Her favorite football team is the Packers.
•Family is most important to her.
•Her favorite color is purple.
•Her favorite movie is “Sweet Home Alabama.’
Lupe’s Medical Team
She is in the best hands at UC San Diego
National leader in survival rates: Our program is part of a Pulmonary and Critical Care specialty that is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Our one-year patient survival rates for lung transplants exceed the national average, placing us among the nation's best transplant centers by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR).
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Nichole Stucki (Caregiver, Daughter)
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