My name is Rocky Gomez. I am starting this page for my dad, also named Rocky. He is only 41 yrs old and recently had half of his foot amputated it started with a cut then it got infected, because he was walking back and forth to work. He was working as a CNA at a nursing home before the surgery. He was at work the day before the surgery. He was talking to a nurse at work and he wasn't making any sense (due to the infection), so she sent him home. The next day, he sent my grandma, the nurse and me a picture of his foot. we told him he needed to go to the hospital right away. He went to the hospital and they told him they were going to take one toe, but they had to get the infection down first. Then, they told him 2 or 3 toes. A few hours later they they told him it was either half of his foot, or right under his knee. He didn't know if it was half of his foot or under the knee until time for the actual surgery. That's where his depression kicked in. He wasn't to worried about losing a couple toes, but losing half a foot is a little more challenging. He is still recovering, as it has only been about a month since the amputation. Your donations will be for normal monthly living expenses, hospital/doctor bills (he does not have insurance) are starting to come in, and he is so overwhelmed. He is also trying to get a prosthetic, but those are very expensive. He has already applied for disability, but it takes 4-6 months to get approved in his situation. I do what I can to help him and be there for him. He says he feels like a burden on people. There is only so much I can do, as I live in another state. I try to visit once a week. Last week we cleaned up his yard a little. My grandma also is traveling back and forth, last week she went by and scrub the kitchen, and she is trying to get him a bedroom fixed (he is currently sleeping on a recliner). Every dollar counts, and even sharing on your social media will help. Anything you can do, to help my dad, is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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