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Emergency hernia repair for Courtney: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled emergency hernia repair in April is out of reach without help covering $4,100 of the cost.
🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas, United States3,739 views
In January I was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes. My surgeon at San Antonio Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and I have been placed on the schedule for April. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $5,750, and after what my insurance will pay, I'm still $4,100 short.
Doctors at San Antonio Regional Medical Center 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 $5,750 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 7 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 $4,100 goes:
• Post-operative medication: $250
• Physiotherapy sessions: $340
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $370
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $3,000
• Travel and lodging for the family: $140
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Courtney
- due date
- 2025-03-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
Updates from Courtney
Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($1,233). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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“Thinking of you. Been where you're, it gets better. - Newcastle”
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“Happy to help. From San Antonio with love.”
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“Every little bit. Only $39 but hope it helps. - Marseille”
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Courtney?
Thank you. If you're in San Antonio I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Rooting for you. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
You're not alone, Courtney. Hope you get there. Love from London
So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Thinking of San Antonio.
Best of luck, Courtney. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Thinking of you. Get well soon. It's not much but it's yours.
Thinking of you and your family, Courtney. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up.
Wishing you peace, Courtney. Get well soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Courtney. Hope this works out for you.
thinking of you, Courtney. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together
You're not alone, Courtney. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care