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A craniotomy for Samuel: covering what insurance won't
Samuel needs a craniotomy at Los Angeles General Hospital and the family is $6,850 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Samuel was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections in February. The surgeon at Los Angeles General Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $13,750, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $6,850 short.
my father has been in and out of Los Angeles General Hospital since February. 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 $13,750 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Samuel struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there.
The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Samuel won't be able to climb stairs, 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 $6,850 goes:
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $2,750
• Physiotherapy sessions: $430
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,900
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $430
• Travel and lodging for the family: $340
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-06-26
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Best of luck, Ruth. Hope the doctors have good news.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Rome.
Hope it all works out, Ruth. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Denpasar.
keep going, Ruth. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Tokyo.
sending love, Ruth. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Thinking of you, Ruth. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings