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Emergency hernia repair for Daniel: covering what insurance won't
Daniel needs emergency hernia repair at Madrid Regional Medical Center and the family is $4,250 short of the hospital's estimate.
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Daniel was diagnosed with a cleft palate needing repair in March. The surgeon at Madrid Regional Medical Center recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for May. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $7,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $4,250 short.
my son has been in and out of Madrid Regional Medical Center since March. The doctors say a cleft palate needing repair will get worse without emergency hernia repair. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $7,000 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Daniel struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. 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 4 weeks. During that time Daniel won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $4,250 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,350
• Hospital stay (5 nights): $1,950
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $280
• Post-operative medication: $130
• Physiotherapy sessions: $400
• Travel and lodging for the family: $140
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- Valentina
- due date
- 2026-05-27
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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best of luck, Valentina. This could happen to any of us. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.
Thinking of you. Hope you get there. Love from Jaipur.
Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. After 28 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Stockholm.
Take care, Valentina. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from San Jose.
Wishing you peace, Valentina. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care.