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Andrea's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a torn ligament that needs reconstruction, Andrea was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Carlos E. Peña
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Memphis
Andrea was diagnosed with a torn ligament that needs reconstruction in May. The surgeon at Memphis University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $6,750, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $3,400 short. my sister has been in and out of Memphis University Hospital since May. The doctors say a torn ligament that needs reconstruction will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $6,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Andrea struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 Andrea won't be able to lift anything heavy, 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 $3,400 goes: • Post-operative medication: $400 • Physiotherapy sessions: $430 • Travel and lodging for the family: $210 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,360 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-07-11
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

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  • Mahnoor Humaira Farooqi

    take care. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted

    • Amir Osama Tannous

      Praying for you. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Karlsruhe

      • Rahima Tithi Alam

        Rooting for you, Carlos. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up

        • Jung-ho Do-hyun Song

          Stay strong, Carlos. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best

          • Araceli Carolina Estrada

            Wishing you the best, Carlos. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Take care

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