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A craniotomy for Jonathan: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a craniotomy in October is out of reach without help covering $7,350 of the cost.

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Jonathan T. Austin
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Corpus Christi
In August I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Corpus Christi Community Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for October. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,750, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $7,350 short. Doctors at Corpus Christi Community Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,750 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. The recovery period is expected to take about 7 weeks. I'll not be able to work a full shift during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,350 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,400 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,750 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $500 • Post-operative medication: $290 • Physiotherapy sessions: $1,000 • Travel and lodging for the family: $410 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-10-10
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Jonathan

  1. 14% there. I made the first payment toward travel and lodging for the family. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($899 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($208 in total) I made the first payment toward post-operative medication. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Henry B. Wong

    Wishing you peace. Get well soon. My husband and I read this together

    • Harold E. Foster

      Sending strength, Jonathan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

      • Zoya Nimra Pasha

        Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

        • Sofia Carla Ruggiero

          Rooting for you, Jonathan. Hope you get there.

          • Trevor H. Blake

            Wishing you the best. Wishing Jonathan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Corpus Christi!

            • Rita Marisa De RosaID verifiedPhoto verified

              praying for you, Jonathan. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Istanbul but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

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