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A craniotomy for Jocelyn: covering what insurance won't

After a hernia that has become strangulated, Jocelyn was cleared for a craniotomy, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇺🇸 Lexington, Kentucky, United States3,344 views
Isla L. Barnes
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Lexington
Jocelyn was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in November. The surgeon at Lexington General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and She is scheduled for February. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,500, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $5,200 short. my mother has been in and out of Lexington General Hospital since November. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Jocelyn struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 6 weeks. During that time Jocelyn won't be able to walk without help, 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 $5,200 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $660 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,900 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,640 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-03-21
bill type
Hospital invoice
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  • Roman Genet Berhe

    Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Lexington.

    • Nicole A. Martinez

      Take care, Isla. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Jakarta Selatan this morning.

      • Ankit H. Nanda

        Wishing Jocelyn a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best

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