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Benjamin's palate reconstruction surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill
After a cleft palate needing repair, Benjamin was cleared for palate reconstruction surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.
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In October I was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair. My surgeon at Lexington General Hospital recommended palate reconstruction surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for January. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $9,250, and after what our health plan will pay, I'm still $6,400 short.
Doctors at Lexington General Hospital told me a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without palate reconstruction surgery. I work as a delivery rider, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $9,250 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a delivery rider have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one.
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 $6,400 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $370
• Hospital stay (3 nights): $2,300
• Travel and lodging for the family: $360
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,370
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Benjamin
- due date
- 2025-12-12
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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4.0(2 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Would recommend to anyone
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
- Exceeded expectations
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
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hope it all works out. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't give up.