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Ella's emergency hernia repair can't wait - please help us cover the bill
Ella needs emergency hernia repair at Derry General Hospital and the family is $8,500 short of the hospital's estimate.
🇬🇧 Derry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom8,512 views
Ella was diagnosed with a hip fracture that never healed properly in August. The surgeon at Derry General Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $12,250, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $8,500 short.
my daughter has been in and out of Derry General Hospital since August. The doctors say a hip fracture that never healed properly will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $12,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Ella struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. 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 3 weeks. During that time Ella won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $8,500 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,850
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $3,150
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $520
• Post-operative medication: $270
• Physiotherapy sessions: $410
• Travel and lodging for the family: $300
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-10-19
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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thinking of you and your family, Oliver. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
Take care, Oliver. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Oliver. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 24 people at work.
Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 24 people at work. Blessings.
wishing you the best, Oliver. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Bakersfield but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Get well soon. Thinking of Derry
sending strength, Oliver. Hope you get there. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Oliver. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.