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

Brandon needs emergency hernia repair at Saint Elizabeth Hospital and the family is $7,550 short of the hospital's estimate.

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Ezra C. Parks
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Birmingham
Brandon was diagnosed with a hernia that has become strangulated in December. The surgeon at Saint Elizabeth Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for March. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $10,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $7,550 short. my brother has been in and out of Saint Elizabeth Hospital since December. The doctors say a hernia that has become strangulated will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $10,750 is more than we can find. While we wait, Brandon struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Brandon won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $7,550 goes: • Post-operative medication: $250 • Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,000 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,450 • Travel and lodging for the family: $260 • Physiotherapy sessions: $590 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Ezra
due date
2026-02-28
bill type
Hospital invoice

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Brandon all day after reading this. - Tampa”

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    “Hope the March deadline works out. - León”

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    “Hope this helps. My mother told me about this one. - Anaheim”

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope the March deadline works out. - Sydney”

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    “Hope things get better. Gave what I could this week. - Mthatha”

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    “Happy to help. My father told me about this one. - Curitiba”

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    “Rooting for you - Las Cruces”

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    “You got this. Hope the March deadline works out. - Hamilton”

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  • Sending good thoughts, Ezra. This could happen to any of us. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Kampala

    • Good luck. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from San Fernando!

      • thinking of you, Ezra. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Glasgow.

        • Sending good thoughts, Ezra. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

          • Wishing you the best, Ezra. Hope the doctors have good news. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

            • Sending strength. Get well soon!

              • Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. I hope March is when things finally get easier. God bless!

                • take care, Ezra. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

                  • Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 18 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Granada.

                    • Sending love, Ezra. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

                      • wishing Brandon a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                        • You're not alone, Ezra. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Bahir Dar donated after I showed her your page

                          • Praying for you, Ezra. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

                            • Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

                              • Praying for you, Ezra. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Salé!

                                • Keep going, Ezra. I hope things turn around soon.

                                  • wishing Brandon a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

                                    • Good luck, Ezra. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Kinondoni.

                                      • Hang in there, Ezra. Get well soon.

                                        • So sorry you're going through this, Ezra. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted.

                                          • So sorry you're going through this, Ezra. Wishing Brandon a smooth procedure and a full recovery

                                            • Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Gwagwalada

                                              • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

                                                • Stay strong, Ezra. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

                                                  • Georgina Patience NtimAddress verified

                                                    stay strong, Ezra. Get well soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

                                                    • thinking of you and your family. Get well soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Quezon City.

                                                      • Rotimi Festus AdeyemiAddress verified

                                                        Sending strength, Ezra. Shared this with my family

                                                        • Wishing you the best, Ezra. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't give up. All the best.

                                                          • thinking of you, Ezra. Hope the doctors have good news.

                                                            • Rooting for you, Ezra. Looking forward to the next update.

                                                              • Naresh Bikash NeupaneAddress verified

                                                                hope things get better soon, Ezra. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Tema.

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