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Emergency hernia repair for Aiden: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled emergency hernia repair in September is out of reach without help covering $6,900 of the cost.
🇺🇸 Tallahassee, Florida, United States2,793 views
Aiden was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Tallahassee Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $9,750, and after what the government subsidy will pay we're still $6,900 short.
my husband has been in and out of Tallahassee Orthopedic Institute since August. 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 $9,750 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Aiden struggles with daily life and can't lift anything heavy. 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 10 weeks. During that time Aiden won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $6,900 goes:
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $500
• Travel and lodging for the family: $410
• Hospital stay (2 nights): $1,800
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $4,190
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- due date
- 2026-09-13
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($657). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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Sending strength, Tiffany. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in San Jose but we're thinking of you
So sorry you're going through this. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Tallahassee
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best
Stay strong, Tiffany. Shared this with my family.