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Emergency hernia repair for Aarón: covering what insurance won't

A scheduled emergency hernia repair in August is out of reach without help covering $5,600 of the cost.

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Susana H. Castro
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Eugene
Aarón was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in May. The surgeon at Eugene University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for August. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,500, and after what my insurance will pay we're still $5,600 short. my brother has been in and out of Eugene University Hospital since May. The doctors say a thyroid nodule that needs removal will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,500 is more than we can find. While we wait, Aarón struggles with daily life and can't drive. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 12 weeks. During that time Aarón won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $5,600 goes: • Travel and lodging for the family: $390 • Hospital stay (4 nights): $2,300 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,910 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-09-16
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Susana

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,473 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $2,360 raised so far (42%). the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Naresh Naresh Adhikari

    sending love. Hope the doctors have good news. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

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