Aaron Green was born with a congenital heart defect called bicuspid aortic valve. The general consensus from doctors was that the defect would eventually require valve replacement surgery. That time came sooner than expected.
In March 2010 Aaron started displaying flu-like symptoms. Without health insurance benefits the cost of a doctor visit for the flu were too high. Over the next several weeks Aaron illness became worse, causing him to miss work. When he started to feel stress on his heart he went to the doctor to see what was wrong. Blood tests showed a bacterial infection in Aaron's blood. The strep infection had reached his heart and attacked the weak bicuspid valve. On Easter Sunday he went to the hospital immediately for antibiotic treatment.
As Aaron's doctors consulted about his situation it was determined that the stenosis of the bicuspid valve had grown progressively worse over the years and the valve needed to be replaced to prevent his death. The source of the infection was removed and antibiotics continue to be administered every four hours. A minimum of two weeks stay at the hospital after the extraction is required before open heart surgery can be performed to replace the valve. An additional stay of 4-5 days after the surgery is necessary, followed by a few weeks of convalescing at home before Aaron can return to work.
Hospital and doctors costs will reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Without insurance these costs it will be financially devastating. Other costs associated with being away from work for two or more months are also crippling. It is our hope to offset some of the costs and help get Aaron back on his feet after this major surgery.
For more information or to find out how you help, please contact us at helpaaronheal@gmail.com
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