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A craniotomy for Taylor: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled a craniotomy in April is out of reach without help covering $4,750 of the cost.

🇺🇸 Huntsville, Alabama, United States7,495 views
Taylor T. Parks
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Huntsville
In February I was diagnosed with gallstones with repeated infections. My surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,500, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,750 short. Doctors at Saint Elizabeth Hospital told me gallstones with repeated infections will get worse without a craniotomy. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,500 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a security guard 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 look after the children alone 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 $4,750 goes: • Physiotherapy sessions: $920 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,100 • Travel and lodging for the family: $400 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $330 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-04-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Saanvi E. GuptaQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Huntsville

    • Taylor T. ParksOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Huntsville I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Manfred Haas

    Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Huntsville

    • Alexander Evgeny Yakovlev

      So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together.

      • Álvaro T. Reyes

        Hope it all works out, Taylor. Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care

        • Ketki A. Kulkarni

          You're not alone, Taylor. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Gold Coast

          • Amaka Abosede Abdullahi

            Hope things get better soon, Taylor. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

            • Reem Slimani

              Sending love. Wishing Taylor a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 6 people at work. Blessings

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                Thinking of you, Taylor. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Huntsville.

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