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Ariana's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

Ariana needs palate reconstruction surgery at Newcastle University Hospital and the family is $6,800 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Valentina H. Little
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Newcastle
Ariana was diagnosed with a herniated spinal disc in July. The surgeon at Newcastle University Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and She is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $11,250, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $6,800 short. my daughter has been in and out of Newcastle University Hospital since July. The doctors say a herniated spinal disc will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $11,250 is more than we can find. While we wait, Ariana 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. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 8 weeks. During that time Ariana won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $6,800 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $440 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,950 • Physiotherapy sessions: $700 • Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,710 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-09-22
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Valentina

  1. Update from Newcastle: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 30% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $1,481 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($851). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled.

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  • Regina F. Sandoval

    good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Lethbridge.

    • Theodore G. HowellPhoto verified

      Wishing you the best, Valentina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Thessaloniki

      • Bethlehem Hiwot KebedeAddress verified

        rooting for you, Valentina. Wishing Ariana a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.

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