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A craniotomy for Jennifer: covering what insurance won't

Jennifer needs a craniotomy at Saint Anne Hospital and the family is $2,850 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Silas P. McDonald
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London
Jennifer was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in August. The surgeon at Saint Anne Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,800, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $2,850 short. my mother has been in and out of Saint Anne Hospital since August. The doctors say gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jennifer struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Jennifer won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $2,850 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $340 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $370 • Physiotherapy sessions: $510 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,630 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2024-11-08
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Silas

  1. Quick update: $2,184 raised so far (77%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 48% thanks to 23 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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  • Kirit W. Deshpande

    You're not alone, Silas. Looking forward to the next update.

    • Folake Peace MusaID verified

      stay strong, Silas. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Iași so I could bring a meal. Love from Istanbul

      • Mousumi Nipa Mahmud

        Thinking of you and your family, Silas. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

        • Therese Frida Viklund

          Keep going, Silas. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Mangaluru but we're thinking of you

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