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

After severe cataracts in both eyes, Brandon was cleared for emergency hernia repair, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom1,450 views
Deborah Grant
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London
Brandon was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in August. The surgeon at London Orthopedic Institute recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $5,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $3,550 short. my son has been in and out of London Orthopedic Institute since August. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $5,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Brandon 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. Recovery is expected to take about 6 weeks. During that time Brandon won't be able to lift anything heavy, so the costs keep growing. 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 $3,550 goes: • Post-operative medication: $330 • Travel and lodging for the family: $160 • Physiotherapy sessions: $520 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $430 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,110 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-12-05
bill type
Hospital invoice
#surgery#hospital-bills#recovery#medical

Updates from Deborah

  1. Small update. $225 so far, I met with the hospital and confirmed the amounts.

  2. We're at 15% thanks to 11 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Cristiane Lorena Paiva

    Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

    • Esteban D. Ortiz

      Praying for you. Hope the doctors have good news. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Suwon.

      • Ayu Yanti Kurniawan

        Hope things get better soon, Deborah. Get well soon. After 16 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Cầu Giấy.

        • Marième Diallo

          Sending good thoughts, Deborah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

          • Artur Mateusz Kozłowski

            Thanks for sharing this, Deborah. Hope this works out for you.

            • Yewande Ifeoma Williams

              Wishing Brandon a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Tucson

              • Mercy Lucy Odhiambo

                hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings

                • Rocío P. Quintero

                  Stay strong, Deborah. Hope the doctors have good news.

                  • Sophia R. Greene

                    Sending strength, Deborah. Get well soon. My husband and I read this together.

                    • Michael Park

                      Thinking of you, Deborah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up!

                      • Enrique T. Bravo

                        Best of luck, Deborah. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

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