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Emergency hernia repair for Dustin: covering what insurance won't
A scheduled emergency hernia repair in October is out of reach without help covering $7,150 of the cost.
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Dustin was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule that needs removal in August. The surgeon at Lexington University Hospital recommended emergency hernia repair, and He is scheduled for October. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $14,250, and after what our health plan will pay we're still $7,150 short.
my son has been in and out of Lexington University Hospital 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 $14,250 is more than we can find.
While we wait, Dustin struggles with daily life and can't drive. 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 12 weeks. During that time Dustin won't be able to drive, so the costs keep growing.
I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section.
Where the $7,150 goes:
• Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $2,550
• Hospital stay (4 nights): $3,150
• Pre-operative tests and imaging: $420
• Post-operative medication: $310
• Physiotherapy sessions: $350
• Travel and lodging for the family: $370
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-12-03
- bill type
- Hospital invoice
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sending strength, Heather. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Los Angeles
So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Lexington.
Thanks for sharing this, Heather. Wishing Dustin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. After 11 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless
Good luck. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Houston
Keep going, Heather. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.