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A craniotomy for Julian: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a craniotomy in November is out of reach without help covering $8,650 of the cost.

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Samantha C. Washington
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Macon
Julian was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in August. The surgeon at Macon General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $8,650 short. my father has been in and out of Macon General Hospital since August. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Julian struggles with daily life and can't look after the children alone. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Julian won't be able to look after the children alone, 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 $8,650 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,600 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $3,300 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $550 • Post-operative medication: $390 • Physiotherapy sessions: $620 • Travel and lodging for the family: $190 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2025-12-16
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Hospital invoice

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  • wishing you peace, Samantha. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update.

    • Bola MusaID verified

      Praying for you, Samantha. Wishing Julian a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings!

      • Praying for you, Samantha. This could happen to any of us.

        • what's already covered and what's the $8,650 for?

          • It's all in the list in the story. surgeon and anesthesia fees is the big one at $3,600, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.

        • hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Pune donated after I showed her your page. Take care

          • sending good thoughts, Samantha. Looking forward to the next update.

            • Thinking of you and your family, Samantha. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

              • hope things get better soon, Samantha. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                • good luck, Samantha. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Macon

                  • Praying for you, Samantha. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Birmingham.

                    • Craig HollowayPhoto verified

                      Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Comilla.

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