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Emergency hernia repair for Ashok: covering what insurance won't
After severe cataracts in both eyes, Ashok was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.
🇬🇧 Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom3,326 views
In August I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at Dundee University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $4,900, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $3,900 short.
Doctors at Dundee University Hospital told me severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without emergency hernia repair. I work as a hotel cleaner, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $4,900 is far beyond what I've.
Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a hotel cleaner have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk.
The recovery period is expected to take about 10 weeks. I'll not be able to walk without help 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 $3,900 goes:
• Physiotherapy sessions: $340
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,850
• Post-operative medication: $410
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $300
Glad we found this place.
- Ashok
- due date
- 2026-11-08
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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best of luck, Ashok. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Thinking of you and your family, Ashok. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Ashok. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Hubballi
sending good thoughts, Ashok. Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 3 people at work.
This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Dundee