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Elena's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Elena needs emergency hernia repair at Chicago Orthopedic Institute and the family is $7,850 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States3,257 views
In January I was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly. My surgeon at Chicago Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for May. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $10,500, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $7,850 short.
Doctors at Chicago Orthopedic Institute told me a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a security guard, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $10,500 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 work a full shift 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 $7,850 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,950
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $2,450
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $540
• Post-operative medication: $200
• Physiotherapy sessions: $400
• Travel and lodging for the family: $310
Glad we found this place.
- Elena
- due date
- 2026-05-30
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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wishing you the best, Elena. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. God bless
It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Pune.